Random News: AMEX Offers for Office Depot / Office Max, PF Changs, JC Penney, Shutterfly, and more; Hilton Grand Vacations Timeshare in New York City; and Uber $30 Credit

Good morning everyone, American Express has unleashed a wave of new AMEX Offers.  Here are some of the new ones I spotted in my AMEX account.  The best deal is the Office Depot / Office Max promo, spend $50+ in-store or online, and get a $10 statement credit.  I just added this offer to all my AMEX cards and will head on over soon.

I’m also a big fan of PF Changs, so this offer looks pretty tasty as well.

Here are the rest of the new AMEX Offers:

This weekend, I received an email from Hilton Grand Vacations regarding a timeshare presentation in New York City.  The catch: you have to pay for a 3 day / 2 night hotel stay for $299 + tax and you also get a $200 Stay a Night on Us Certificate (I used mine last time at SFO Hilton) and 5,000 Hilton HHonors Points for going to a 2 hour sales presentation.  If you have plans on visiting New York City in the next 12 months, this might be a great deal for you.  Call 1-877-202-4482 and tell them you received an email with reservation code WEBNOV14 (link).

Apparently, Hilton changed the timeshare page, so here is the updated page.  I did a timeshare presentation at the Hilton Elara in Las Vegas last November, here is my trip report:

• Part 1 – Hilton Elara Timeshare in Las Vegas (Trip Report and Pics)
• Part 2 – Hilton Elara Timeshare in Las Vegas (Perks and Presentation)

Terms and Conditions (full details link):

Eligibility. No one is excluded from visiting our properties or purchasing a timeshare. You must attend a two-hour timeshare sales presentation in order to participate in this promotion and receive Elevated Rewards Dollars, Hilton HHonors™ Bonus Points and Spend a Night on Us certificate. If you do not meet the qualifications of this promotion or attend presentation, the difference between the special package price and the currently published nightly rate for the applicable resort at that time, plus premium costs and taxes, may be charged to your credit card. Possession of a major international credit card is required. You must present personal identification such as a driver’s license or passport at time of sales presentation.
You may not participate in this promotion if you have an open, incomplete package requiring attendance at a sales presentation, or have participated in a sponsor promotion requiring attendance at a sales presentation: (i) within the last year at the property or properties promoted in this offer, or (ii) within the last six (6) months at any other properties. Hilton Grand Vacations Club or Hilton Club Members, employees of Hilton Grand Vacations, Hilton Worldwide or their affiliates are not eligible. If married or living together, couples must attend sales presentation together; individuals may purchase separately. Offer valid one per family only. No groups, consisting of more than one couple traveling together, are permitted.

Accommodation Details. Reservations are on a space-available basis. Savings and available accommodations may vary by season. Accommodations: standard hotel room up to four people at a Hilton Worldwide hotel in New York (standard value of up to $359/night). Upgrades may be available at an additional cost. Package includes accommodations and named gifts only. All other charges, sales taxes, expenses, and the cost of travel are your sole responsibility and not included in this special rate. Holiday, high season or weekend rates may apply. Written confirmation required to check-in.

Lastly, I received an email from Uber that the referral bonus is going down from $30 to $20 per referral.  If you have not used Uber, it is free to sign up.  Might as well lock in your $30 ride credit.  If you want to sign up, please use my Uber referral link.  Thank you.

If you have any questions, please leave a comment below.  Have a great day everyone!