Latest News Archive - November 2006

Great news... six more popular GLSC retailers are offering bonus discounts to our customers from Saturday November 25 through Friday, December 29th, 2006. The six retailers are:

Bruegger's Bagels 2% bonus discount - During the bonus period buy Bruegger's Bagels at at 7% discount instead of the normal 5% discount.

Holiday StationStores 1% bonus discount - During the bonus period buy Holiday StationStores at at 2.5% discount instead of the normal 1.5% discount.

Golden Corral 2% bonus discount - During the bonus period buy Golden Corral at at 5% discount instead of the normal 3% discount.

Gordmans 2% bonus discount - During the bonus period buy Gordmans at at 9% discount instead of the normal 7% discount.

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory 2% bonus discount - During the bonus period buy Rocky Moutnain Chocolate at at 13% discount instead of the normal 11% discount.

Sheetz $100s 1% bonus discount - During the bonus period buy Sheetz $100s at at 4% discount instead of the normal 3% discount.(Sorry, Sheetz $25s are not eligible for the bonus discount).

View all current GLSC bonus discounts

Please advise your member families that 1-800-flowers.com has changed from a $15 denomination to a more convenient $25 denomination. In addition, the discount is increased to 12% effective immediately on the new $25 denomination only.

Great Lakes Scrip Center and JCPenney are pleased to offer our customers a 2% bonus discount on all JCPenney gift cards from Saturday, November 25th through Wednesday, January 31, 2007. That means you can purchase JCPenney gift cards at a 7% discount instead of the normal 5% discount.  

In addition to the additional holiday savings, JCPenney has introduced its "redbox gifts™" holiday program, highlighting a wide selection of the best gifts to give and get for holiday 2006. The 30-piece collection includes the latest trends - from affordable luxury, with cashmere sweater sets and innovative electronics, to vintage items like old-fashioned board game sets, as well as a variety of accessories such as diamond pendants and trendy belt buckles. Featuring gifts for every budget, "redbox gifts" range in price from $9.99 for crystal embellished iPOD ear buds to $379.99 for a Midway arcade. "Redbox gifts" can be found through JCPenney's stores, online at jcp.com and in catalog.

Great Lakes Scrip Center and Papa John's Pizza are pleased to offer our customers a 2% bonus discount on all Papa John's gift cards from Saturday, November 25th through Friday, December 22, 2006. That means you can purchase Papa John's gift cards at a 8% discount instead of the normal 6% discount. GLSC offers Papa John's cards in $10 denominations.  

Not sure what to buy for your nephew in college? What about that neighbor who you can always count on as a last-minute babysitter? And the office gift exchange...what do you buy for a co-worker if all you share in common is a cubicle wall? Rest easy and let Papa John's take the stress out of holiday shopping.

Good news... Shutterfly will extend their 5% bonus discount on Shutterfly gift cards through December 29, 2006. That means you can buy Shutterfly gift cards at a 14% discount instead of the normal 9% discount until December 29, not just until December 15th as originally announced.  

GLSC scrip wallets are back in stock and ready for order. The new wallets have a small, more compact size that fits easily in a purse or automobile glove box. Inside, sturdy vinyl pockets are specially sized to hold prepaid cards and paper certificates.  

Order GLSC scrip wallets for a $1 price with a 15% discount.

Great Lakes Scrip Center and Lands' End are pleased to announce a 2% bonus discount from Saturday November 18 until Friday, December 15, 2006. That means you can purchase Lands' End gift cards at an 11% discount instead of the normal 9% discount during that period only. GLSC offers Lands' End in $25 and $100 denominations.  

Lands' End is a direct merchant of traditionally styled clothing for the family, soft luggage, and products for the home. Visit www.landsend.com, and you're sure to find a great gift for everyone on your holiday gift list.

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Please note that glscrip.com will be unavailable for customer use from 5:00pm EST until approximately 8:00pm EST on Thursday, November 16, 2006.

This shutdown is scheduled to allow us to install equipment enhancements to our data processing server array.

Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding.

Please advise your member families that Omaha Steaks gift cards are now in stock and available for order. Omaha Steaks cards will be available in $25 denominations at a 9% discount.  

Omaha Steaks is located right in the heart of beef country where conditions are ideal for raising the highest quality cattle. Midwestern, grain-feeding gives our beef superior marbling which makes it the most tender, tasty beef anywhere. Only the finest US premium beef is used for our steaks, luscious beef roasts and gourmet beef entrees. In addition, Omaha Steaks seafood is a fantastic catch! You'll find an unbeatable selection of ocean-fresh seafood at omahasteaks.com. Try the meaty "steaks from the sea", tender fillets and a variety of sumptuous seafood favorites.

Omaha Steaks Gift Cards can be used to shop online, by phone, mail or fax, as well as at any Omaha Steaks retail location. When you order from omahasteaks.com, your satisfaction is always unconditionally guaranteed... so you can order with complete confidence.

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We have recently learned that Spaghetti Warehouse will re-design their gift cards, and the new cards will no longer be redeemable at El Chico, Good East, Cantina Laredo, Lucky's Cafe, Cool River, Silver Fox Steakhouse, or III Forks Steakhouse.

Please advise your member families that Cabela's is now available in a new $100 denomination in addition to the already available $25s.

Please advise your member families that Gymboree is now available in $25 denominations at a 13% discount. Gymboree gift cards be redeemed at any Gymboree store in the United States and online at www.gymboree.com (Sorry, Gymboree cards are not redeemable at Gymboree Play & Music locations).

Gymboree has been outfitting children since 1986. The brand's "kid-right" clothing and accessories are designed and crafted to withstand rugged play while letting kids be kids in styles they love to wear. Available in sizes newborn to 9 years, Gymboree clothing is designed with colorful, versatile fabrics, whimsical graphics and detailed touches.

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GLSC and Sears are pleased to offer a 2% bonus discount on all Sears gift card purchases starting Saturday, November 11th through Friday, November 24th. That means you can purchase Sears cards for a 6% discount instead of the regular 4% discount during that time period only.

It's easy to find great gifts at Sears. Sears offers consumers leading brands including Kenmore, Craftsman, DieHard and Lands' End -- among the most trusted and preferred brands in the U.S. Whether you want great looking apparel, toys and games, or tools or electronics, you'll find it all at Sears.

GLSC and Kmart are pleased to offer a 2% bonus discount on all Kmart gift card purchases starting Saturday, November 11th through Friday, November 24th. That means you can purchase Kmart gift cards for a 4% discount instead of the regular 2% discount during that time period only.

Kmart is home to some of America's favorite brands including Martha Steward Everyday, Joe Boxer, Jaclyn Smith and more. Get start on your holiday shopping at Kmart and save!

GLSC will offer a holiday 2% bonus discount on Borders and Waldenbooks gift cards from November 18, 2006 until December 22, 2006. That means you can purchase Borders gift cards for a 10% discount instead of the regular 8% discount during that time period only.

This holiday season, give a Borders Gift Card. It's a passport to a world of books, music, movies and more.

Borders Gift cards are redeemable for retail merchandise only at U.S. Borders, Waldenbooks, and Brentano's stores, and for new book, music, DVD, and video retail merchandise at www.borders.com and www.waldenbooks.com. Online purchases require a credit card. Only one gift card redeemable per online transaction.

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Please notify your member families that Arby's will be available in a new $10 card early next week. The $5 gift certificates will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis before the $10 card is available.

Great Lakes Scrip Center, the nation's largest provider of fundraising gift cards, recently surpassed the one million order mark. The one-millionth order was placed at 1:35pm Eastern Time on October 2, 2006 by Ramona Steffel of St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church in Milwaukee, WI, and shipped the following day.

To celebrate, long-time scrip participant Bath & Body Works will send a special gift basket to the scrip program staff at St. James in Milwaukee to commemorate GLSC's one-millionth order. Bath and Body Works is one of Great Lakes Scrip Center's longest-term and most enthusiastic participating retailers.

Thanks to Bath & Body Works, and thanks to all of our customers for your business and continued support.

Great news... Ruth's Chris Steakhouse is the newest restaurant to join our growing retailer list. Great Lakes Scrip will offer Ruth's Chris $50 gift cards at a 10% discount.

Ruth's Chris is no ordinary restaurant. From the U.S. Prime steaks, broiled to perfection at 1800 degrees, to the expertly executed seafood, New Orleans-inspired appetizers, unforgettable desserts and award winning wine list, this is a steakhouse to which others aspire.

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Great Lakes Scrip Center and Linens-N-Things are pleased to offer our customers a 2% bonus discount on Linens-N-Things gift cards from November 4 until December 8, 2006. That means you can buy Linens-N-Things gift cards at a 10% discount instead of the normal 8% discount for the bonus period only.

Linens-N-Things has everything you need to celebrate the holidays in style - great gifts, seasonal decor for inside and outside the home, and all the gear you need to prepare and serve unforgettable holiday meals.

LNT Holiday Shop * LNT Gift Ideas

Great Lakes Scrip Center is proud to add the Disney gift card to our growing retailer list. Disney Gift Cards are now available in $25, $100, and $1000 denominations at a 7% discount.

Designed for maximum flexibility, the Disney Gift Card can be utilized for most everything Disney! Whether it be a once-in-a-lifetime vacation experience at the Walt Disney World® Resort in Florida or the Disneyland® Resort in California, the Disney Gift Card can be used to purchase complete vacation packages or select elements, including hotel stays, theme park admission, recreation, tours, merchandise and dining.

Set sail with Disney Cruise Line® and use the Disney Gift Card for vacation packages and for payment toward on-board charges.

The Disney Gift Card can also be used for purchases at over 300 Disney Store locations in the U.S. and online at DisneyShopping.com.

Disney Gift Card home * Disney Online home

Great Lakes Scrip Center and Bath & Body Works are pleased to offer our customers a 5% bonus discount on Bath & Body Works gift cards from November 11 until December 15, 2006. That means you can buy Bath & Body Works gift cards at a 18% discount instead of the normal 13% discount for the bonus period only.

Bath & Body Works is the place for beauty for body and soul. Bath & Body Works has fragrant flavorful indulgences, including shower gels, lotions, candles and accessories.

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Please advise your member families that Golden Corral is now available in a new $25 gift card donation. A limited number of the old $5 gift certificates will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis.

Great Lakes Scrip Center and Shutterfly are pleased to offer our customers a 5% bonus discount on Shutterfly gift cards from November 11 until December 15, 2006. That means you can buy Shutterfly gift cards at a 14% discount instead of the normal 9% discount for the bonus period only.

Searching for the perfect holiday card? Look no further than your imagination. Create your own holiday cards with Shutterfly. You can choose from many festive styles and layouts including our new collage cards. Or create a one-of-a-kind photo gift that will be cherished forever.

Shutterfly home * Greeting Cards * Gifts under $25

Last week, we advised our customers that we had temporarily run out of Wendy's certificates while they completed the transition from paper certificates to cards.

Thanks to a special effort by Wendy's, GLSC was able to purchase all of the remaining paper certificates in existence. We have once again begun accepting orders for Wendy's $10s, and we expect to have enough Wendy's paper certificates to satisfy your needs through the month of December.

Please advise your member families as soon as possible.

Great Lakes Scrip Center and Total Access are pleased to offer our customers a 2% bonus discount on Total Access long distance cards from November 4 until December 29, 2006. That means you can purchase the $20 Total Access card at a 17% discount instead of the normal 15% discount during the bonus period only.

Total Access phone cards offer 675 minutes of long distance service in the US for just 2.9 cents per minute. Plus, international calls are placed at the lowest per-minute rates.

Scrip Travel of Grand Rapids will offer Great Lakes Scrip Center customers a 1% holiday bonus on all new reservations booked and paid in full by Dec 18, 2006 Good for travel in 2007. This means you earn 5% instead of the normal 4% scrip credit.

Call Carlson Wagonlit's Scrip Travel desk at 800-449-6460 for cruise vacations and other packaged vacations.

Remember it does not have to be you that travels. Have your friends and relatives book their cruise or Apple vacation with Scrip Travel and you can earn the 5% scrip credit.