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[VIC/NSW] FREE Amex Band for 1st 1000 People Who Visit The American Express Lounge at Vogue American Express Fashion's Night Out

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[VIC/NSW] FREE Amex Band for 1st 1000 People Who Visit The American Express Lounge at Vogue American Express Fashion's Night Out
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easternculture on 23/08/2018 - 16:20 americanexpress.com (2568 clicks)
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On the night, Card Members will enjoy exclusive access to the American Express Lounge, and we’ll be offering a special Amex Offer – on top of the retailer’s offers!

The first 1,000 Card Members to visit the American Express Lounge at Vogue American Express Fashion's Night Out will receive a special gift - an Amex Band you can pay with. It's an elegant, wearable way to use your American Express Card.

Vogue American Express Fashion's Night Out 2018

Friday 31 August Melbourne
Thursday 6 September Sydney

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  • theguyrules on 23/08/2018 - 16:37
    +4

    Made from genuine leather Amex Band is the easy way to pay in style. American Express has partnered with artisanal, fine leather-goods manufacturers Jean Rousseau and HIRSCH to produce sustainably sourced, genuine leather wristbands to make it even easier, and stylish, to shop and save at Vogue American Express Fashion's Night Out.

    Nice

    • Erkel on 24/08/2018 - 00:46
      +6

      Except genuine leather is the second worst grade of leather. But hey at least it's free.

  • azvc on 23/08/2018 - 16:48

    As with all Amex Cards your Amex Band has an expiry date. Your Amex Band will be automatically deactivated on expiry in 4 years after being issued. Amex Bands were issued to you free of charge as a one-time offer at Vogue American Express Fashion’s Night Out on either Friday 31st of August in Melbourne, or Thursday 6th of September in Sydney

    I wonder how much it will retail for

    • easternculture on 23/08/2018 - 16:51

      I didn’t make it to the event. Can I still receive one?

      If you missed the event unfortunately you will not be able to receive an Amex Band. The Amex Band was offered at the Vogue American Express Fashion’s Night Out only as a one-time offer.

      Its a one time offer

      • azvc on 23/08/2018 - 16:56

        The Amex Wearable is provided for free. We do not manufacture the Amex Wearables. As such, we make no guarantee or warranty as to the quality of the Amex Wearable, its fitness for purpose or whether or not it meets any descriptions or promises made by us or our staff.

        Hm that's a shame, I was hoping that this would be product for retail.

        • spaceflight on 23/08/2018 - 17:14

          It probably will be. This could be a launch to get people talking about it before they launch something to everyone.

  • hashtagbargain on 23/08/2018 - 16:51

    Has anyone figured out where the AMEX lounge in Melbourne is going to be? Theres no specific address I could find except this pic.

    • kerfuffle on 23/08/2018 - 17:02
      -1

      Same place it was last year most likely

    • MathNerd on 23/08/2018 - 17:11
      +1

      Probably next to the Public Purse.

      • gadgetguy on 31/08/2018 - 14:28

        The gin stall is there - Amex is right outside Myer and DJ.

  • easternculture on 23/08/2018 - 16:52
    +6

    Maybe we can meetup with scotty in Sydney @ 12pm, get our bands and a matching ozbargain T-shirt .
    For those in Melbourne, maybe they can meetup with Neil

    • SydOzber on 23/08/2018 - 17:08

      sounds like a plan

    • kerfuffle on 23/08/2018 - 17:10

      And a Not A Bot badge!

      • forumninja on 23/08/2018 - 18:55
        +2

        I'm surprised you don't have it yet!

        • kerfuffle on 23/08/2018 - 19:31

          I've never been to an OzBargain meetup. But if the OzBargain meetup at the Sydney lounge happens at midday, I'll make an appearance :D

    • db2k on 23/08/2018 - 19:29

      PM'ed to get details in Melb, how and where. Who's Neil! =)

      • VM on 23/08/2018 - 23:46
        +1

        Neil= ”The Moderator”

  • UberIsCool on 23/08/2018 - 16:55
    -2

    Mark of the Beast be weary

  • SwedishChef on 23/08/2018 - 17:31
    +3

    Screw those unfashionable people who live outside NSW/Vic

    • NGPriest on 23/08/2018 - 17:35

      Like me? :S

  • ihavecentsnotsense on 23/08/2018 - 17:34
    +3

    This band is totally redundant for people who have Apple Pay and an Apple Watch. I imagine there are similar things for Samsung and Google too. Just seems like sometime that’s bound to gather dust before it’s even used.

    • kerfuffle on 23/08/2018 - 17:35
      +1

      Or for those who have multiple Amex cards. Or stupidly skinny wrists like me

    • spaceflight on 23/08/2018 - 17:49

      I don't think they are redundant, they compliment existing payment methods.

      Unlike phones and watches they do not go flat.

      A band is easier to carry than a phone so is good for physical activity, gym, beach etc.

      It isn't a target for theft like a phone or wallet/purse.

      If you keep your phone and wallet/purse in a handbag or backpack you don't need to look through it at the checkout to pay.

      They are also much cheaper than a phone or watch. The Westpac ones start at $5.

      • SlickMick on 31/08/2018 - 07:52

        and there are many of us who waited for watch technology to get smart before the manufacturers gave up on the idea

    • Buyers Remorse on 23/08/2018 - 17:54

      I can see this being useful for non tech savy people aka seniors

    • theblake on 23/08/2018 - 18:05
      -1

      No problems, anyone with an Iphone and Apple watch can just ignore this thread, I am sure they wil be so happy looking at their watch they wont even notice this.

    • MathNerd on 23/08/2018 - 18:18

      For those with AmEx cards with the contactless feature stuffed (yeah, my Explorer's contactless is busted), this would be awesome!
      I've gotten tired of Insert+PIN (Chip) for small transactions, not to mention the longer approval time.
      Of course this is a scenario faced by the vast minority so it'd be understandable having a different point of view.

      • forumninja on 23/08/2018 - 18:50
        +5

        Why don't you ask them to send you a replacement card?

        • MathNerd on 23/08/2018 - 19:21

          I've thought about it, but that means a new card number - it not so much the memorising the number that's the issue - I may have troubles having the Local Champion status transferred over etc, so I'm happy to live with the little inconvenience :)

        • drewbles on 23/08/2018 - 22:12
          +2

          @MathNerd:
          Damaged cards do not get new numbers. They may have a new expiry/four digit code, but i've replaced damaged Amex QF Ultimate and Platinum Edge cards which were damaged, no number change.

        • bauser99 on 23/08/2018 - 22:56

          @drewbles: Not my experience, I have replaced a few damaged Amex cards in the past 20 years and they always came with a new card number. Note I'm talking Amex issued cards here.

        • spaceflight on 24/08/2018 - 10:00

          @MathNerd:

          If you specifically all Amex they will send a card with the same number, expiry and security code.

          You could also load the card into your mobile wallet so you can have contactless payments.

        • SydOzber on 24/08/2018 - 10:07

          @bauser99: thats not the case with me, replaced a supplementary card and got a new card number.

      • spaceflight on 23/08/2018 - 19:06
        +2

        They will send you a new card for free.

    • serpserpserp on 23/08/2018 - 20:20

      And all the people that already have bands from the other banks for their cards.

  • NGPriest on 23/08/2018 - 17:36

    What if we have more than 1 amex card?

    • easternculture on 23/08/2018 - 17:55
      +6

      Bring multiple outfits (for multiple cards inc supplementary) with you as you exit and enter again

      • Fake mustache^
      • Fake beard^
      • Different style hats
      • Scarfe
      • Sunglasses
      • Santa Claus Costume

      ^If you have a beard or mustache, bring a razor/clipper and shave in the toilet

  • CyberMurning on 23/08/2018 - 18:07

    location please? google map points?

    • kerfuffle on 23/08/2018 - 18:09

      Pitt St Mall near Market Street

  • Homr on 23/08/2018 - 18:10

    Do you get free drinks in this event? I went to the Vivid Amex event this year and no drinks were complimentary :(

    • Mrs W on 28/08/2018 - 17:00

      In Sydney the AMEX lounge will have free drinks, also DJs will have plenty of free drinks with a shorter wait.

    • zzap on 01/09/2018 - 14:27

      I attended the Melbourne event yesterday. One free Smirnoff drink per entrant (they give you 3 lil coupons when you first enter – one for a drink, one for some sushi, and one for a blue donut).

      • tanoshiiki on 01/09/2018 - 14:28
        +2

        At night, they ran out of the donuts and had macarons instead. There were also lollies as well. There were also a lot of free drinks nearby as part of this shopping event.

        • zzap on 01/09/2018 - 14:32

          Interesting. Were they still allocating coupons to entrants? Did the coupon still say donut?

        • tanoshiiki on 01/09/2018 - 14:41

          @zzap:
          Yes, still coupons. Just the same ones, which still said donut.

  • Eg51 on 23/08/2018 - 18:41

    What time does This night out starts? I'm planning to go to the melb one.
    Thanks!

    • kerfuffle on 23/08/2018 - 18:42

      Middayish. Some might start activations at 10 a.m.

    • G14Classified on 28/08/2018 - 11:31

      any update on this?

      • kerfuffle on 28/08/2018 - 13:10

        If you read the above comment or the previous comments, I already said midday …

  • odysseus on 23/08/2018 - 21:01
    +3

    " It's an elegant, wearable way"

    Not sure about that. Looked at the picture and it's not what I'd consider elegant (nor "stylish" nor the numerous other similar adjectives they throw around).

  • Ryxxi on 23/08/2018 - 21:58

    nice

  • grasstown on 23/08/2018 - 22:48

    Um

  • jcft on 24/08/2018 - 07:31

    Where in Melbourne - Myer Melbourne ????
    What time to line up ?
    Where to line up ?

    • kerfuffle on 24/08/2018 - 07:34
      +1

      Bourke St Mall
      12
      The Amex Lounge

  • SomeGuyOnOzB on 24/08/2018 - 11:34
    -3

    Just raising a neg to draw attention to two problems. This may be extra vulnerable to scanning theft.
    2nd Some merchants have Paywave for other card types but Amex you have to swipe or insert (needs card)

    • sween64 on 24/08/2018 - 12:01
      +2

      What? How? My Amex has contactless and I've also added it to Apple Pay. They clearly support the use of contactless.

    • kerfuffle on 24/08/2018 - 12:08
      +2

      Same could be said for the actual cards itself, unless you use RFID blocking. Plus sometimes the contactless may not work for all cards and you'd need to insert anyway.

      Not worthy of a neg in my opinion.

    • b3au on 24/08/2018 - 13:26
      +1

      Contactless acceptance is growing when it comes to older terminals - the Quest terminals are getting either replaced or a firmware update.

      • kerfuffle on 24/08/2018 - 13:27

        Yeah, such as at Priceline

        • b3au on 24/08/2018 - 13:28
          +1

          BP, Haigh's Chocolates, etc :-)

        • kerfuffle on 24/08/2018 - 13:29

          @BeauGiles: I haven't tried tapping my card at those places, but I know Priceline for sure as I tried to pay with my Visa on my phone, knowing they don't do contactless Amex and it picked up my Amex instead and I was all ???????????

    • kevmev12 on 24/08/2018 - 15:27
      +2

      Don't know about you but I 'paywaved' using my AMEX for most if not all of my purchases now; on my Android phone using Google Pay or using the card itself. It's rare for me to find a place that accepts AMEX but their EFTPOS terminal doesn't accept 'paywave' using the AMEX card. Not sure how or why that deserved a neg…

    • SomeGuyOnOzB on 24/08/2018 - 20:34

      Like other people, most of my Amex purchases have been using Paywave.

      I had problems with one merchant. I Paywave, it said I needed to insert. I insert, it said I needed to swipe. Then it was fine. This is something that you can't do with the band.

      Another merchant, that was their set up. I could tap for Visa or Mastercard, but for Amex, I had to insert.

      I thought it was worth drawing attention to, in case others have had that issue, and want to consider if the band really is a replacement for the card or not.

      For those who have RFID blocking in their wallet, and probably don't think about it, it's just a reminder that the band won't have RFID blocking, being on your wrist.

      It may be something to think about for anyone who normally uses RFID protection.

      • Mrs W on 28/08/2018 - 17:03
        +2

        Always keep an eye on your Statement and alert AMEX if fraudulent activity occurs, this should protect against the risk of any contactless payment scams.

  • CyberMurning on 24/08/2018 - 15:55

    on my left i have xiaomi mi band
    on my right i will have amex band

    good for people who doesnt have nfc on their phones (looking at you, xiaomi!)

    • kevmev12 on 24/08/2018 - 16:18
      +1

      What about that payment ring from Bankwest, you got one of those?

      • CyberMurning on 24/08/2018 - 16:21

        im not banking with bankwest

  • [Deactivated] on 28/08/2018 - 11:20

    does uniqlo sell gift cards in store?

    • kerfuffle on 28/08/2018 - 11:21

      I haven't seen any for sale but I may be wrong

  • mysterytal on 28/08/2018 - 13:06
    +2

    I was initially attracted to this offer but after thinking about it I have changed my mind.

    The band expires after 4 years. I also don't really have any use for it. I could use my contactless card or my android phone with NFC to pay.

    It can't be sold or given away as it would give access to my AMEX card so it has no value.

    So…I'll leave it for people who really can use it.

    Please don't just get it because it's free. Make sure you've got a need for it and use it.

    • CyberMurning on 30/08/2018 - 10:50
      +1

      perfect for me, im using non nfc mobile phone at the moment and will soon get mi max 3 also without nfc.
      i hope in 4 years i will be upgrading my phone to the one with nfc.

  • CyberMurning on 30/08/2018 - 07:57

    Oh 6 September I thought today…..

    • Lukian on 31/08/2018 - 11:44

      Today for Melbourne

  • CyberMurning on 31/08/2018 - 09:18
    +2

    please people in melb, post FULL DETAILED review of the event - just regarding the smart band (opening time, how to get it, queue time, tips tricks, etc etc)

    • Lukian on 31/08/2018 - 13:14

      In front of the Myer windows, very easy to spot the marquee.

      I doubt 1000 will last very long, especially if it's 500 each between Sydney and Melbourne.

      About a half an hour wait (1min per person), but they're rearranging and having minor tech difficulties sometimes.

      At this rate they might last till about EDIT: 4pm or longer.

      Especially as they've split the entrance queue to optionally receive one, some people earlier seem to have got one not knowing or wanting lol.

      Just got mine and the guy said they might run out (no timeframe)

      Tip: walk behind the stand to check how much stock is remaining (WATCH FOR TRAMS), then join the queue.

      Queue is anywhere between 15-30 people as of 1:45pm

  • mparf on 31/08/2018 - 11:49
    +1

    I'm in the queue right now guys
    Lined up at 11.45am
    20th-ish in queue
    There's a few booth things so make sure you're in the right line!!

    • mparf on 31/08/2018 - 11:51
      +1

      There's a bunch of people in the line who
      Don't know what they're lining up for
      Don't have an Amex and just want access to the lounge

      • CyberMurning on 31/08/2018 - 12:03

        haha classic get in first ask later. you can be ozb representative and educate people on the line

        • mparf on 31/08/2018 - 12:06
          +1

          Nah celebs
          Don't go for a band if you don't have an Amex issued card!!!

  • firestint on 31/08/2018 - 12:25
    +1

    Qantas AMEX Ultimate card doesn't get you the wrist band, unfortunately. A little annoyed because they did not mention on the website what cards are eligible and which are not.

    There's a free roll of sushi, a glass of alcoholic drink, and a donut.

    • CyberMurning on 31/08/2018 - 12:36

      do you think my white card amex essential (free annual fees) will get me a band?

      • firestint on 31/08/2018 - 12:39

        Not entirely sure, but would think the rule of thumb is any cards issued and branded by AMEX instead of their partners like David Jone or Qantas.

      • Cisco123 on 31/08/2018 - 15:07

        Yes it would

  • lynsis on 31/08/2018 - 12:30
    +1

    I got my band in the entry queue, but there also seemed to be a booth inside that was issuing them.

    • Lukian on 31/08/2018 - 13:15

      Not really paying attention, but I think the staff are saying the booth inside is no longer issuing them (the booth seems to be moving to the entry queue now to handle the line of about 30 people).

  • DaTa on 31/08/2018 - 13:18

    I cbf waiting in line in the cold for that stuff

    • Lukian on 31/08/2018 - 13:21

      It's not that cold, considering taking my jacket off!

      • DaTa on 31/08/2018 - 13:27

        It is if you are sick and it was during my lunch break, Im sure I can go later what was there some free sushi and a donut? Was the line stacked with non amex people?

        • Lukian on 31/08/2018 - 13:32
          +1

          Nha all Amex holders, much faster line now, two staff banding at the front.

        • DaTa on 31/08/2018 - 13:33

          @Lukian: I'm back at my desk lol will be finished when I leave the office for the day I'm sure

        • tanoshiiki on 31/08/2018 - 15:15

          No Amex, no entry to the lounge. Amex card must be produced before entry. I lined up at around 12.10 and that must have been peak time with the line being about 100 people. Went past around at 2.30 and the line was only about 15 people and bands were still available. I should have lined up later, but it was hard to tell when 1,000 bands would run out. I saw some people getting a band for each of their Amex(!), but also many people didn't want one, didn't bother or couldn't as they didn't have an Amex issued Amex.

  • Lukian on 31/08/2018 - 14:05
    +4

    PS. The bands are ridiculously long and seem to require a double wrap to fit. Likely won't fit some. Probably why it's free. Double wrapped, it's uncomfortable for me on the third hole, but okay on the second. I have a reasonably small wrist for a male.

    The NFC antenna likely doesn't run the length of the band (refer to: Bankwest ring), so the band has to be tapped in a very specific spot (under the Amex logo) - will test more later. (On the upside this means you can remove the chip and implant it in your skin or other device?)

    Bonus info:

    • Printed on the back - American Express & handmade in France.
    • AMEX etched into the metal clasp.
    • double band keeper loops if you somehow manage to have a small wrist.
    • Works (quick test at Woolies which I consider "strong" NFC terminals).
    • gadgetguy on 31/08/2018 - 14:27

      I have small wrists and the band don't seem too long to me.

      Not sure about this double wrap stuff. I have it on the third hole (there are 5 more to the end of the strap) and there's about 4 - 5 cm of strap and two strap loops to hold it nicely in place. No complaints from me.

    • CyberMurning on 31/08/2018 - 14:37

      handmade? really!!!

    • tanoshiiki on 31/08/2018 - 15:18

      I was given the choice of a single or double wrap band. I'm not sure if they ran out of single bands eventually or just did not give you the choice?

      I chose double wrap as it reminds me more of the Hermes double strap, but double wrap might also appear feminine as well?

      Note to receive the band, you must produce photo ID and it must be an Amex issued Amex. I.e. bank issued Amex cards not accepted.

      • Lukian on 31/08/2018 - 15:26

        Hmm, now that you mention it there were two on display, but they didn't offer the choice. Likely you could ask. Maybe they're sizing people by eye.

      • kerfuffle on 31/08/2018 - 15:34

        Someone said their Qantas Amex which is issued by Amex was ineligble for the Amex band

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