Latest News Archive - October 2007

 
October 30, 2007
675 Minute Total Access Bonus Benefit

Exciting News! GLSC customers will receive an additional 2% bonus benefit for the 675 Minute Total Access Phone Cards, effective Saturday, November 3rd through Friday, December 28, 2007. So when you purchase the $20 denomination during this special offer you will receive a 17% benefit instead of the normal 15%.

The 675 Minute Total Access Phone Card can be used to call from anywhere in the U.S. (except Alaska and Hawaii) and Canada to anywhere in the world. Calls are billed in 1 minute increments with no expiration and there is New PINLess dialing available. Click on the link below for international rates and details or call customer service at 1-888-346-1122.

Please notify your member families about this great offer.

Total Access Card Home

October 30, 2007
Ruth Chris Back In Stock

On June 14, we announced that Ruth Chris would be unavailable until further notice. We are pleased to report that Ruth Chris is back in stock and available for order.

Ruth Chris is available in a $50 card at a 10% benefit. The card can be redeemed at any participating Ruth Chris Steak House. The card does not expire and has no service fees.

Please inform your member families as soon as possible.

October 26, 2007
Bi-Lo Closing in Hallstead, PA

Effective November 3, 2007...Penn Traffic Company will be selling the Bi-Lo store in Hallstead, PA and will be converted to a Big M Supermarket. Due to this closing the Bi-Lo certificates will no longer be accepted after this date in Hallstead, PA.

If you already have purchased Bi-Lo certificates they are still redeemable at the Bi-Lo store in Dallas, PA which is about 1/2 hour away.

Please inform your member families as soon as possible.

October 26, 2007
Mrs. Field's/TCBY No Longer Available

Great Lakes Scrip Center has regrettably decided to remove the Mrs. Field’s/TCBY brands from our retailer list. After a long-standing relationship with both brands, GLSC has recently been experiencing a great deal of stress due to the lack of continuity of inventory, along with a poor response and communication on the part of Mrs. Field's management.

Limited supplies of Mrs. Field's and TCBY will be available on a first come – first served basis.

Please advise your member families as soon as possible.

October 26, 2007
L.L. Bean Bonus Benefit

Great Lakes Scrip Center and L.L. Bean are pleased to offer our customers a 2% bonus benefit on L.L. Bean gift cards from Saturday, November 3rd until Friday, November 23, 2007. That means you can buy the $25 and $100 denominations at a 17% benefit instead of the normal 15% benefit for the bonus period only.

Special Limited-Time Offer! Enjoy free shipping and handling on your L.L. Bean purchases. No minimum purchase required. Simply order by phone, online at llbean.com or at the L.L. Bean retail store near you. Click on the link below for complete details.

Free Shipping Details

Retail & Outlet Stores

October 26, 2007
Outback Bonus Benefit

Exciting News! GLSC customers will receive an additional 1% bonus benefit for the Outback Steakhouse Gift Cards, effective Saturday, November 3rd through Friday, November 17, 2007. So when you purchase the $25 denomination during this special offer you will receive a 5% benefit instead of the normal 4%.

The Outback gift card is also redeemable at - Carrabba's, Roy's, Bonefish Grill, Flemings, Lee Roy Selmon's, Cheeseburger in Paradise and Blue Coral Seafood and Spirits.

Kick Back. Enjoy an Aussie Autumn. For a limited time savor the big, bold, fresh flavors of fall with Outback's two new dishes. Try the NEW Slow-Roasted Top Cap Sirloin with Fall Harvest Veggies and creamy, au gratin potatoes. Or enjoy the Season's Best Fresh Catch fish fillet seasoned and seared and crowned with a lobster-crab topping and a lemon-butter Chablis sauce only at Outback.

Please notify your member families about this great offer.

October 26, 2007
Bath & Body Works Bonus

Great news...Bath & Body Works will be running a 5% bonus benefit effective Saturday, November 3rd until Friday, December 7, 2007. This means that the $10 and $25 gift cards will be sold at a 18% benefit instead of the normal 13% benefit for the bonus period only.

The gift card is redeemable at all locations nationwide and for purchases online; and may be redeemed at White Barn Candle Company. There is no limit to the amount of cards that can used for an online order and the gift cards do not expire.

Bath & Body has all of your favorite fall temptations. They're offering all of the lip-smacking scents reminiscent of your all time favorite sweets. From the New! Simply Divine Cherry Pie to the Pumpkin Pie Paradise. Go to a Bath & Body Works near you and tempt yourself with these fantastic fall collections.

Please notify your member families as soon as possible.

Store Locator

October 26, 2007
Domino's $14 Pizza & 2-liter Coke Bonus

Great Lakes Scrip Center and Domino's are pleased to offer our customers a 3% bonus benefit on Domino's $14 Pizza & 2-liter Coke certificates from Saturday, November 3rd until Saturday, November 17, 2007. That means you can buy the certificates at a 28% benefit instead of the normal 25% benefit for the bonus period only.

The paper certificate is redeemable for 1 Large, 1-topping Classic Hand Tossed Domino's Pizza & 2 liter Bottle of coke.

Please notify your member families about this exciting offer.

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October 26, 2007
T.G.I.Friday's Bonus

Great news...T.G.I.Friday's will be running a 2% bonus benefit effective Saturday, November 3rd until Friday, December 7, 2007. This means that the $25 gift card will all be sold at a 10% benefit instead of the normal 8% benefit for the bonus period only.

In an unprecedented move in the casual dining industry, T.G.I.Friday’s® restaurants became the first restaurant chain in the category to offer a variety of smaller portion entrees at lower prices all day, every day with its Right Portion, Right Price menu. The Right Portion, Right Price menu can be summarized in one word: choice. Any day of the week and any time of day, Friday’s guests can now enjoy a variety of indulgent or ‘Better For You’ items in the portion size of their choice.

Please advise your member families about this exciting offer.

October 25, 2007
Ace Hardware $100's Now Available

Please advise your member families that Ace Hardware is now available in a new $100 denomination in addition to the already available $25's. The benefit and guidelines remain the same.

October 25, 2007
Golfsmith Now Available

Great Lakes Scrip Center is proud to announce Golfsmith is the newest retailer to join our growing retailer list. Golfsmith is now available in a $25 gift card with a benefit of 8%.

Golfsmith Golf & Tennis, the largest nationwide retailer of golf and tennis gear, offers the best selection of the biggest brands in the game. Get the best selection of the biggest brands in the game: Callaway, TaylorMade, Nike, PING, Titleist, Ashworth, Head/Penn, Babolat, Prince, Wilson and many more - all at the guaranteed lowest price. Shop in 73 stores nationwide, or redeem online at Golfsmith.com.

Please advise your member families as soon as possible.

Store locator

October 25, 2007
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Now Available

Great Lakes Scrip Center is proud to welcome Fairmont Hotels & Resorts to our growing retailer list. Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is now available in a $100 card with a 12% benefit.

The gift card can be used for goods, services and merchandise at all Fairmont Stores (excluding retail outlets and services not managed by Fairmont). To protect your card, register it at www.fairmont.com/giftcard, where you can view full terms and conditions of use.

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is the largest luxury hotel company in North America, with a distinctive collection and a worldwide reputation for excellence. From the beaches of Hawaii and Bermuda to the heart of New York City, all of their hotels offer a superior guest experience that is uniquely ''Fairmont.''

Hotel Reservations

October 24, 2007
Subway $50's Now Available

Due to requests from school lunch programs, we have added a Subway $50 denomination to our product offering. The benefit and guidelines are the same as for the $10s.

October 24, 2007
Home Depot Advisory

Please note...Due to a printing error, you may receive a Home Depot gift card with no denomination indicated. If so, a card WITH NO MARKING is a $25 denomination. The $100 and $500 denominations will be marked with a sticker.

We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you in advance for your patience and understanding.

October 23, 2007
Mimis Cafe NPO Contribution Increase

Great news... effective Saturday, October 27, 2007 the Mimis Cafe benefit will increase from 5% to 8%.

Mimis Cafe, is a collection of upscale family dining restaurants with 117 locations in 21 states. They are known and loved for its full breakfast, lunch and dinner menus with high-quality, eclectic cuisine, unparalleled service and tastefully appointed décor.

October 23, 2007
Barnes & Noble "Pre-Holiday" Bonus

Great news...Barnes & Noble will be running a 1% bonus benefit effective Saturday, October 27th until Friday, November 23, 2007. This means that the $10, $20 teacher and $25 gift cards will all be sold at a 10% benefit instead of the normal 9% benefit for the bonus period only.

Barnes & Noble, Inc., a Fortune 500 company, is the world’s largest bookseller, operating 793 stores in 50 states. They pioneered the concept of the book superstore, combining vast inventory selection in books, music, DVD and magazines with comfortable ambiance. Barnes & Noble cafés and local marketing programs have made the bookstores anchors in their communities and great places to spend leisure time.

Please advise your member families about this exciting offer.

Store Locator

October 23, 2007
Cooking.com Now Available

Great Lakes Scrip Center is pleased to announce the addition of Cooking.com to our growing retailer list. Cooking.com gift cards are now available in $25 denomination at a 12% benefit.

Cooking.com is where you will find more than 90,000 products for your kitchen, 10,000 recipes, and a growing community of cooks and food lovers. Cooking.com has the most comprehensive product selection for your kitchen plus sophisticated tools to help you make informed purchases, such as authoritative customer reviews, demonstration videos and buying guides. They back every purchase with a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee policy.

Please notify your member families.

October 23, 2007
Cousins Subs Now Available

Great Lakes Scrip Center is pleased to welcome Cousins Subs to our growing retailer list. Cousins Subs is now available in a $10 card with a 9% benefit.

Cousins Subs is based in Milwaukee, Wis., and is a national sub sandwich chain with stores throughout the Midwest and on the West Coast. The subs are patterned after the hoagie, grinder, hero and sub sandwiches. The bread is baked fresh every morning and they use only the finest, freshest ingredients.

Store Locator

October 23, 2007
T.G.I.Friday's Denomination Change

Please note...GLSC is discontinuing the T.G.I.Friday's $20 gift card and will now be carrying a new $25 gift card. We have a limited amount of $20 gift cards available, which we are currently selling until inventory is depleted. They will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. The benefit remains unchanged.

Please advise your member families to order accordingly.

October 17, 2007
Regal Single Ticket Now Available

We are pleased to announce that the Regal Single Ticket is now available in a $9 denomination with an 16% benefit.

This premiere Super Saver ticket is unrestricted and has no expiration date. There is a $1.50 surcharge applied if redeemed at any Manhattan, NY location.

Regal Entertainment Group is the largest motion picture exhibitor in the world. Regal operates approximately 18% of all indoor screens in the United States including theatres in 43 of the top 50 U.S. markets and growing suburban areas.

Showtimes & Locations

October 17, 2007
Circle K Now Available

Great Lakes Scrip Center is pleased to announce that Circle K is now available in a $25 card with a 2% benefit.

The gift card is redeemable for goods and services at all store locations, including those with differently branded gas (ie. Shell, Marathon, BP, etc). The card can also be used at the pump regardless of gas brand. There are no service fees or expiration dates.

For more than 50 years, Circle K has been one of North America's most popular and successful operators of convenience stores. Today, there are more than 2,100 Circle K stores across the USA and over 4,000 international locations.

Please notify your member families as soon as possible.

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October 12, 2007
Chevron $250's Now Available

Great Lakes Scrip Center is pleased to announce that Chevron is now available in a $250 gift card with a 4% benefit. This special benefit is part of a limited Chevron test marketing program, and only applies to the new $250 denomination.

The already available $50 and $100 denominations still available at the normal 2% benefit.

Also, please note this $250 gift card test marketing program is only available for purchase in the following states: CA, AZ, OR, NV and WA.

Please notify your member families as soon as possible.

Find a Station

October 11, 2007
Dunham's Sports Now Available

Great Lakes Scrip Center is proud to welcome Dunham's Sports to our growing retailer list. Dunham's is now available in a $25 gift card with a benefit of 8%.

Dunham's Sports is one of the largest full-line sporting goods chains in the U.S. Every one of their more than 140 stores offers a complete line of sporting goods, athletic equipment, active sports gear and leisure apparel. The gift card is redeemable for merchandise only at participating locations and may not be used for online purchases. Card balance inquiries can only be obtained at store locations.

Store Locator

October 10, 2007
CVS Bonus

Great news...CVS/pharmacy will be running a 1% bonus benefit effective Saturday, October 13th until Friday, October 26, 2007. This means that the $25 gift card will be sold at a 3% benefit instead of the normal 2% benefit for the bonus period only.

CVS/pharmacy is the nation's largest retail pharmacy chain, with approximately 6,200 stores across 38 states. CVS/pharmacy is committed to serving the healthcare needs of all customers by being the easiest pharmacy for customers to use. The prepaid gift card is redeemable at all locations nationwide for merchandise, including prescriptions. The cards do not expire and are not redeemable for online purchases.

Please advise your member families about this exciting offer.

Store Finder

October 10, 2007
Quizno's Denomination Change

Please note...GLSC is discontinuing the Quizno's $5 paper certificate and will now be carrying a new $10 gift card. We received a limited amount of $5 gift cards for this transitional period only, which we are currently selling until inventory is depleted. They will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. The benefit remains unchanged.

Please advise your member families to order accordingly.

October 10, 2007
BP Bonus Contribution Extended

Exciting News! BP has extended their 1% bonus benefit through December 31, 2007. So when you purchase BP $50 Gift Cards you can receive a 3% benefit instead of the normal 2% benefit for this extended bonus period.

BP is the world’s second largest oil and gas company, producing around three percent of the oil and gas consumed in the world through operations in 100 countries. Serving more then 13 million retail customers a day across six continents, BP is a leader in the development of cleaner-burning fuels.

Please advise your member families as soon as possible.

Station Finder

October 8, 2007
Fashion Bug Now Available

Great Lakes Scrip Center is proud to welcome Fashion Bug to our growing retailer list. Fashion Bug is now available in a $25 gift card with a benefit of 6%. This gift card may be applied toward any purchase made at Fashion Bug, Catherines, Lane Bryant, Lane Bryant Outlet, or Petite Sophisticate Outlet stores and/or on-line. It may not be used to make payments on any credit account.

Pure comfort. Great fit. Exceptional value. From today's newest trends to casual, comfortable basics, Fashion Bug offers something for everyone in plus, misses, juniors and girls sizes.

Please notify your member families about this exciting offer.

Store Locator

October 8, 2007
Shell Bonus Benefit Extended

Exciting News! Shell has extended their 1% bonus benefit through December 31, 2007. So when you purchase Shell Gift Cards anytime before 2008, you will receive a 2.5% benefit of the normal 1.5%.

Shell is one of America's largest fuel distributors, with over 14,000 Shell stations in the U.S., serving over 6 million Americans each day. There's probably a Shell station near you - as a matter of fact, over 80% of Americans live within 5 miles of a Shell station.

Please advise your member families as soon as possible.

Find A Shell

Trip Planner

October 5, 2007
Cabela's Bonus Benefit

Great Lakes Scrip Center and Cabela's are pleased to offer our customers a 3% bonus benefit on Cabela's gift cards from Saturday, October 13th until Friday, November 23, 2007. That means you can buy the $25 and $100 denominations at a 14% benefit instead of the normal 11% benefit for the bonus period only.

Cabela's is the nation’s largest direct marketer, and a leading specialty retailer, of hunting, fishing, camping and related outdoor merchandise. Cabela's is a prepaid card redeemable for merchandise at all Cabela's locations, for Cabela's catalog purchases, and at www.cabelas.com (there is no limit to the amount of cards that can be used online). The card CANNOT be used for payment on Cabela's Charge and the gift cards do not expire.

Please notify your member families about this exciting offer.

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October 5, 2007
American Eagle Outfitters benefit Increase

Please advise your member families that American Eagle Outfitters will be increasing their benefit from 8% to 9% effective Saturday, October 13th. American Eagle gift cards are available in a $25 denomination.

American Eagle Outfitters designs, markets and sells its own brand of laidback, current clothing targeting 15 to 25 year-olds, providing high-quality merchandise at affordable prices. AE's original collection includes standards like jeans and graphic Ts as well as essentials like accessories, outerwear, footwear, basics and swimwear.

October 5, 2007
L.L. Bean Promotion

Shop with L.L.Bean gift cards purchased from Great Lakes Scrip and get free shipping at L.L.Bean now through Dec 21, 2007!

In appreciation to our customers and in celebration of L.L.Bean’s 95th anniversary, L.L.Bean will begin offering free shipping and handling to all customers for the fall and holiday shopping season. The offer begins on September 28 and will run through December 21, and requires no minimum purchase. Shop now and we'll ship your order for free. Simply order by phone, on-line at llbean.com or at the L.L.Bean retail store near you.

Visit http://www.llbean.com for full offer details.

October 2, 2007
Travelocity Incentives Hotel Card Now Available

Great Lakes Scrip Center is pleased to announce the addition of Travelocity Incentives Hotel Card to our growing retailer list. Travelocity Incentives Hotel GCards are now available in a $100 denomination at a 9% benefit.

The gift card is redeemable ONLY toward HOTEL RESERVATIONS made online through travelocityincentives.com website ONLY. The cards CANNOT be used on travelocity.com under any circumstances. The card has no expiration date.

Travelocity Incentives was one of the early participants in the online booking of hotel reservations. They recognized the power of the internet to offer individuals the ability to search for the best travel deals and book their reservations directly and instantly. Their goal has been to offer individuals in loyalty and awards programs, and recipients of Gift Cards, the same power of choice, lowest price guarantees, and instant reservations when using their certificates/cards to book hotel reservations online.

Find a Hotel

October 2, 2007
Ticketmaster Now Available

Great Lakes Scrip Center is proud to announce Ticketmaster as the newest retailer to join our growing retailer list. Ticketmaster is now available in a $50 gift card with a benefit of 4%.

Ticketmaster is the world's leading ticketing company, providing ticket sales, ticket resale services, marketing and distribution of event tickets and information. This gift card may be used to purchase tickets to participating events and other qualifying items at www.ticketmaster.com, through Ticketmaster charge-by-phone, and at participating retail outlets and venue box offices. The card is Not accepted for non-US events.

Please notify your member families as soon as possible.

Retail Locations

Ticket Exchange

October 2, 2007
Kay Jewelers Now Available

Great news...Kay Jewelers is now available in a $25 denomination at a 12% benefit. This gift card may only be used to purchase merchandise and services at Kay Jewelers and the card has no expiration date or dormancy fees.

For 90 years, Kay Jewelers has offered exceptional jewelry and great customer service. As the first Kay Jewelers was born, so was an important business philosophy; to provide customers with top quality jewelry, outstanding value and service. This same commitment to customer satisfaction is what you can expect at every Kay Jewelers store today and every day.

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