Latest News Archive - October 2005

GLSC is pleased to offer our customers a 2% bonus on Linens' N Things gift cards purchased between November 5 and November 25, 2005. That means you can earn 10% instead of the normal 8% on Linens' N Things purchases during that time period.

Linens' N Things is the headquarters not only for gift-giving, but for holiday entertaining and decor. Now you can prepare for the holidays and save even more with Linens' N Things.

Locations   *   Holiday shop

LSC is pleased to offer our customers a 1% bonus on Holiday Stationstore gift cards purchased between November 5 and December 2, 2005. That means you can earn 2.5% instead of the normal 1.5% on Holiday Stationstore purchases during that time period.

Locations   *   Current Promotions

BP Cash cards are here and available for order in $50 denominations at a 2% NPO benefit. BP Cash Cards can be used at the pump and inside the store at more than 13,000 BP locations across the country.

Sorry, BP Cash cards are not available for purchase by customers in CA, MA, CT, NH, ME or WA.

Great Lakes Scrip Center is pleased to offer our customers a special 5% pre-holiday bonus on Bath & Body Works gift cards. From October 29, 2005 to December 9, 2005, GLSC customers can purchase Bath & Body Works gift cards at an 18% contribution instead of the normal 13%. Bath & Body Works gift cards are available in $10 and $25 denominations.

Bath & Body Works is your headquarters for great holiday gifts. Choose personal gifts of skin care or fragrance, or decorate your home with new Bath & Body Works candles and home decor items. Or give the gift that everyone loves - a Bath & Body Works gift card. Visit the Bath & Body Works store nearest you!

Bath & Body Works locations   *   Holiday tips & trends

GLSC is proud to announce the addition of Finish Line to our growing retailer list. Finish Line gift cards are available in $25 denominations at a 10% benefit. Finish Line specializes in brand name footwear, apparel and accessories. Every Finish Line store offers the best selection of product built for your sport and lifestyle.

Finish Line gift cards are redeemable at all 600 Finish Line stores in 46 states and online www.finishline.com.

Locations   *   In-store coupon

Please advise your member families that Quizno's sub sandwich restaurants are now available in $5 denominations at an 8% NPO contribution.

Quiznos stands above the ordinary sub sandwich restaurant because Quiznos subs are toasted on special, proprietary breads. These artisan breads are made from the finest quality ingredients and are carefully designed not only to add extraordinary flavor to the sandwich, but to make the perfect recipe for toasting. But Quiznos great taste doesn't come only from its special breads… the same quality ingredients go into signature sauces, such as Quiznos classic Red Wine Vinaigrette, Honey-Bourbon Mustard and Roasted Bell Pepper Sauces.

Locations   *   Menu

Good news.... Islands Restaurant is the newest retailer to join the GLSC retailer list. Islands Restaurant offers a simple, original menu featuring gourmet hamburgers, specialty drinks and a fun, tropical theme.

Islands gift cards are available in $25 denominations at an 8% benefit.

Locations   *   Menu

We have recently learned that D&W $100s are temporarily unavailable, and may not be available for several weeks. In the meantime, we have temporarily added a $50 denomination for your convenience. The $25 denomination is still available as well.

Please advise your member families as soon as possible.

GLSC is pleased to announce that customers purchasing iTunes download certificates will receive a 2% bonus from October 29, 2005 to December 2, 2005. The GLSC iTunes download certificate is $15 dollars, and entitles the user to fifteen song downloads from www.itunes.com.

Please advise your member families as soon as possible.

Please advise your member families that the Old Country Buffet NPO contribution will increase to 5% effective October 22, 2005. The denomination remains unchanged at $25.

Locations    *    Menu

We have recently learned that Peet's Coffee & Tea has temporarily run out of gift cards. We will not be able to obtain addidtional inventories until later next week. In the meantime, we will suspend new sales of Peet's Coffee & Tea until inventories can be replenished.

Please advise your member families as soon as possible.

Attention Michigan customers: we have a small amount of L&L Food Stores scrip still in stock. When this stock is gone, we will no longer carry L&L Food Centers certificates. Please advise your families as soon as possible.

GLSC is pleased to welcome Ross Dress For Less to our growing retailer list. Ross Dress For Less is now available in a $25 denomination at an 8% NPO benefit.

Ross Dress For Less offers first-quality, in-season, name brand and designer apparel, accessories, footwear and home fashions for the entire family at everyday savings of 20 to 60 percent off department and specialty store regular prices.

Ross home page   *   locations

Please note the Amazon.com NPO benefit will change from 7% to 4% effective October 22, 2005. The denomination is unchanged at $25.

Please advise your member families as soon as possible.

Great Lakes Scrip Center is pleased to add Dream Dinners to our growing retailer list. Dream Dinners gift certificates are now available in $100 gift certificates at an 8% contribution.

Dream Dinners is a convenient way to feed your family healthy, home-cooked dinners that you prepare. Here's how it works:

Register and pay for an assembly session online. Take a cooler or boxes to your session to pack your completed dinners in. When you arrive at the store, grab an apron and prepare to have fun! Dream Dinners assistants will help you get started with a brief orientation. Travel from station to station, scooping and pouring the pre-cut ingredients for your 12 dinners into baking pans or Ziploc bags. Don't worry about cleaning up after yourself - Dream Dinners staffers do that for you. When you're finished assembling your dinners, pack them into your own coolers, boxes or laundry hampers and head home.

At home, place your uncooked dinners into your freezer. When you're ready to eat one of your Dream Dinners, simply thaw it and cook it by following the instructions on the cooking label that comes with each dinner.

home page   *   menus   *   locations

Please note that effective October 28, 2005 Great Lakes Scrip Center will increase shipping rates due to increased fuel costs incurred by our delivery providers.  Rates for ground shipments will increase $.50 to $7.00, and rates for air deliveries will increase by $1.00.

In addition, all deliveries to residential addresses will be sent via UPS effective October 28 at 4:00pm. 

Have you considered ground delivery?
Ground Delivery is a cost-effective shipping choice for customers who are located near our West Michigan offices, or for customers who do not need the added expense of overnight delivery.  To view the calculate ground shipment transit time to your address, see the links below:

Also, it's important to remember that not ALL shipping choices are available to ALL customers in ALL locations.  Some overnight services may not be available in rural or remote areas.  Please review the chart below for more specific information about GLSC package shipping options in your area.

 

*Actual deliver times may vary in rural or remote areas.  See "service details" for more specific information about shipping options available in specific areas.

Our normal supplies of Chick-fil-A gift certificates has been temporarily disrupted, and our current inventories are depleted. Consequently, to avoid backorders, we will take no additional orders until they can be replenished.

When we are able to replenish inventories of Chick-fil-A, we will notify you accordingly.

Great Lakes Scrip Center is pleased to announce Lord & Taylor has joined our growing retailer list. Lord & Taylor gift cards will be available in $25 and $100 denominations at a 4% NPO contribution. Lord & Taylor is one of the most respected names in retailing, and provides an exceptional combination of merchandise selection and customer service. And there's more good news -- Lord & Taylor gift cards can also be redeemed at Marshall Field's, Filene's, Kaufmann's, Meier & Frank, Hecht's, Strawbridges, Foley's, Famous-Barr, L.S.Ayres and the Jones Store.

Please note, Lord & Taylor gift cards can be redeemed for merchandise and services only, and cannot be used to pay Lord & Taylor installment card balances.

Lord & Taylor locations

Great Lakes Scrip Center is pleased to announce Robinson's-May Department stores have joined our growing retailer list. Robinson's-May gift cards will be available in $25 and $100 denominations at a 4% benefit. Robinson's May has locations throughout the Western United States, and is known for exceptional quality and service. In addition, Robinson's May gift cards can be redeemed at Filene's, Kaufmann's, Meier & Frank, Hecht's, Strawbridges, Foley's, Famous-Barr, L.S.Ayres and the Jones Store.

Please note, Robinson's-May gift cards can be redeemed for merchandise and services only, and cannot be used to pay Robinson's-May installment card balances. In addition, Robinson's May gift cards can be redeemed at Filene's, Kaufmann's, Meier & Frank, Hecht's, Strawbridges, Foley's, Famous-Barr, L.S.Ayres and the Jones Store.

Robinsons-May locations

Please advise your member families that El Torito/Acapulco gift cards are now available in $25 denominations at a 9% benefit. The new gift cards can be used at all El Torito or Acapulco Mexican Restaurant locations.

El Torito locations   *   Acapulco locations

Great Lakes Scrip Center customers will enjoy a 1% bonus on all Circuit City gift card purchases from October 1, 2005 to November 30, 2005. That means you can purchase Circuit City gift cards at 4% instead of the normal 3% for that period only.

Get a head start on your holiday shopping, or treat yourself to a new TV to watch all the games this fall! Now is the time to shop at Circuit City!

Please advise your member families that ShopRite is no longer available in a $50 denomination.

Instead, ShopRite will be sold in $20s (which will only be available while supplies last); a new $25 denomination (which is available now); and a $100 denomination (which will soon be available). The NPO benefit remains unchanged at 4%.

ShopRite has grown into the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the United States with 190 ShopRite stores in New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and Delaware.

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Good news... .Old Country Buffet is the newest restaurant to join our growing retailer list. Old Country Buffet gift cards are now available in $25 denominations at a 4% benefit, and they can be redeemed at all Old Country Buffet, Hometown Buffet, and Country Buffet locations.

Whether it's Old Country Buffet, Hometown Buffet or Country Buffet, you'll find traditional ‘home cooking’, which includes freshly prepared salads, soups, entrees and desserts. And Old Country Buffet uses only the highest-quality ingredients prepared in small batches throughout the day just like you would at home.

Locations    *    Menu