Latest News Archive - September 2007

 
September 28, 2007
Web Site Planned Downtime September 29

Please note that glscrip.com will be unavailable for customer use from 9:00am EDT until 11:00am EDT Saturday, September 29, 2007. This shutdown will result in periodic outages during the specified time.

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

September 26, 2007
National Sandwich Day Cash Giveaway

To celebrate National Sandwich Day, November 3, 2007, Burger King will award $500 to one lucky GLSC client organization. On that day, Great Lakes Scrip Center will determine the winner by randomly selecting one Burger King gift card that was ordered and shipped during the month of October 2007. The more Burger King gift cards you purchase, the better your chances of winning!

In honor of National Sandwich Day, the makers of the world famous Whopper® will present a $500 check to the GLSC client that purchased that lucky Burger King gift card. Your non-profit organization can use the cash any way you like.

No entry is necessary... all GLSC customers who purchase Burger King gift cards during October 2007 are automatically included in the giveaway contest. Other cash giveaway terms and conditions:

  • Only GLSC client organizations are eligible to win - individuals are not eligible.

  • The winner will be determined by a random drawing of all Burger King serial numbers ordered and shipped during the month of October.

  • The winning organization will be notified by November 15, 2007, and the check will be issued to the non-profit as a donation to be used as needed by the organization.

  • Great Lakes Scrip Center employees and their families are not eligible to win.

September 21, 2007
Casdcading Card Files Temporarily Unavailable

The Cascading Card Files we introduced on September 5 are huge success. They are so popular, we are completely sold out!

As a result, the Cascading Card Files are temporarily unavailable. More are being rushed to us now from the manufacturer, and we will advise you when they are once again available.

September 14, 2007
Eddie Bauer Bonus

Great Lakes Scrip Center and Eddie Bauer are pleased to offer our customers a 5% bonus benefit on Eddie Bauer gift cards from Saturday, September 22nd until Friday, December 28, 2007. That means you can buy the $25 denomination at a 14% benefit instead of the normal 9% benefit for the bonus period only.

Established in 1920 in Seattle, Eddie Bauer is a specialty retailer that sells casual sportswear and accessories for the modern outdoor lifestyle. The Eddie Bauer prepaid card is redeemable for purchases at Eddie Bauer stores, outlet stores, through the catalog, and online at www.eddiebauer.com (4 per online transaction) The cards may not be used for payment on Eddie Bauer charge.

Please notify your member families about this exciting offer.

Store Locator & Hours

September 11, 2007
Michaels Now Available

Great Lakes Scrip Center is proud to announce Michaels is the newest retailer to join our growing retailer list. Michaels is now available in a $25 gift card with a benefit of 4%.

Michaels Stores, Inc. is the largest specialty retailer of arts and crafts. With more than 900 stores in the United States and Canada, the company carries a wide selection of products in arts, crafts, framing, floral, home decor, and seasonal merchandise.

Please notify your member families as soon as possible.

Store Locator

September 11, 2007
One Month Left On Shell's Special Promotion

Continue to take advantage of Shell's 1% bonus benefit now through Friday, October 12, 2007. When you purchase the popular $25 and $100 denominations during this special offer you will receive a 2.5% benefit instead of the normal 1.5%.

So stock up now before it's too late and save with Shell's Special Promotion benefit.

September 11, 2007
Macy's NPO Benefit Increase

Great news... effective Saturday, September 15, 2007 the Macy's benefit will increase from 9% to 10%. This is not a bonus benefit, this will be Macy's new benefit until further notice.

GLSC offers Macy's gift cards in $25 and $100 denominations.

Macy's gift cards may be used to purchase merchandise and in-store services only at over 800 Macy's stores nationwide, macys.com and macysweddingchannel.com (a limit of 4 cards per online transaction). It may not be redeemed for cash or applied as payment or credit to any credit card account.

September 10, 2007
KB Toys Denomination Change

Please advise your member families that KB Toys is now available in a new $20 denomination. The previously available $10 denomination is discontinued, and a limited number of $10s are available on a first come, first served basis.

Remember, KB Toys gift cards are available with a 2% bonus benefit until November 2. That means you can buy the new KB Toys $20s at an 11% benefit instead of the normal 9% until November 2.

September 7, 2007
Steve & Barry's Fall Football Bonus

Great news...Steve & Barry's will be running a 2% bonus benefit effective Saturday, September 15th until Friday, October 5, 2007. This means that the $25 gift card will be sold at a 8% benefit instead of the normal 6% benefit for the bonus period only.

Save on the team gear Steve & Barry's is famous for. And now you can also save on these exciting new Steve & Barry's brands : BITTEN™ | Sarah Jessica Parker, Starbury™ Collection created by NBA® star Stephon Marbury, Dear By Amanda Bynes, and the bubbagolf™ line created by PGA® golfer Bubba Watson

Please advise your member families about this exciting offer.

September 7, 2007
TCBY Back In Stock

On August 29, we reported that we had temporarily run out of TCBY certificates.

We are pleased to report that TCBY is back in stock and available for order.

September 7, 2007
Jack in the Box Bonus

Great news...Jack in the Box will be running a 2% bonus benefit effective Saturday, September 15th until Friday, September 28, 2007. This means that the $15 gift card will be sold at a 6% benefit instead of the normal 4% benefit for the bonus period only.

Jack in the Box Inc. is a restaurant company that operates and franchises Jack in the Box restaurants, one of the nation’s largest hamburger chains, with more than 2,100 restaurants in 17 states. As the first major hamburger chain to develop and expand the concept of drive-thru dining, Jack in the Box has always emphasized on-the-go convenience, with approximately 85 percent of the half-billion guests served annually buying food at the drive-thru or for take-out. In addition to drive-thru windows, most restaurants have indoor dining areas and are open 18-24 hours a day.

Please notify your member families as soon as possible.

Locations

September 7, 2007
Outback Bonus

Great Lakes Scrip Center and Outback Steakhouse are pleased to offer our customers a 1% bonus benefit on Outback gift cards from Saturday, September 14, 2007 until Friday, September 28th. That means you can buy the $25 denomination at a 5% benefit instead of the normal 4% benefit for the bonus period only.

Outback Steakhouse is an Australian steakhouse restaurant. Although beef and steak items make up a good portion of the menu, the concept offers a variety of chicken, ribs, seafood, and pasta dishes. The Company's strategy is to differentiate its restaurants by emphasizing consistently high-quality food and service, generous portions at moderate prices and a casual atmosphere suggestive of the Australian Outback.

Please notify your member families about this exciting offer.

Locations

September 6, 2007
Hard Rock Cafe Now Available

Great Lakes Scrip Center is proud to welcome Hard Rock to our growing retailer list. Hard Rock Cafe is now available in a $25 gift card with a benefit of 8%. You can use Hard Rock Cafe gift cards for food, beverage or cool, collectible merchandise at all US Hard Rock locations and at all international Hard Rock Cafe locations listed below.

Celebrating over 35 years as the "Ambassadors of Rock", Hard Rock remains one of the most enduring and beloved experiences around the globe. With over 122 Hard Rock Cafes in 42 countries, nowhere else can you witness combining the spirit of rock music, authentic memorabilia from the hottest musical artists, classic American food, and a commitment to global humanitarian causes.  Just present your Hard Rock Cafe gift card to the server/cashier for food, beverage, or merchandise.

Meet. Greet. Rock. Party!

The Hard Rock Gift Card is accepted at the following Corporate owned locations:

Amsterdam · Atlanta · Atlantic City · Baltimore · Barcelona · Berlin · Biloxi · Boston · Cardiff · Chicago · Cleveland · Cologne · Copenhagen · Denver · Destin · Detroit · Edinburgh · Foxwoods · Gatlinburg · Hollywood, CA · Hollywood, FL · Honolulu · Houston · Indianapolis · Key West · Kona · La Jolla · Lake Tahoe · Las Vegas · Lisbon · London · Louisville · Madrid · Manchester · Maui · Melbourne · Memphis · Miami · Minneapolis · Montreal · Munich · Myrtle Beach · Nashville · New Orleans · New York · Niagara Falls USA · Nottingham · Orlando · Paris · Philadelphia · Phoenix · Pittsburgh · Rome · Sacramento · Salt Lake City · San Antonio · San Diego · San Francisco · San Juan · St. Louis · Surfers Paradise · Sydney · Toronto · Toronto Skydome · Washington D.C.

September 5, 2007
Cascading Gift Card File Now Available

Great Lakes Scrip Center is pleased to offer a compact new Cascading Gift Card File for $2.99 with a 25% benefit.

The Cascading Card File is made of sturdy blue plastic that's perfect for your pocket, handbag or glovebox. Each card holder contains ten individual pockets to store gift cards and receipts. The Cascading Card File opens easily to display gift cards, and folds neatly to an easy-to-store compact size.

Order "Cascading Card File" at glscrip.com and shopwithscrip.com

September 5, 2007
Amazon.com Textbook & Tuition Sweepstakes

Textbooks are a big expense for college students and their families. That's why Great Lakes Scrip Center customers will be pleased to learn about Amazon.com's Tuition & Textbook sweepstakes.

Amazon is giving away one year of free tuition to one lucky student. Fifty second-place winners will receive $1,000 in free textbooks, while 1,000 third-place winners get a free textbook up to $150. Enroll yourself or a family member today--the last day to enter is October 6, 2007. There is no purchase necessary to win.

GLSC customers can also take advantage of special offers in the Amazon Textbook Store. Save up to 30% on over 100,000 new textbooks and receive free 2-day shipping on orders of $200 or more of eligible titles. Plus, if you're a Prime member purchasing $200 or more of eligible titles, you'll also receive a $20 promotional certificate to be used on a future purchase (see details). For even bigger savings, shop from our millions of used textbook listings and save up to 90 % off.

Please advise your member families about this exciting offer.

Enter the Tuition & Textbooks Sweepstakes

September 4, 2007
Burger King Bonus

Great news...Burger King will be running a 1% bonus benefit effective Saturday, September 8th until Friday, September 28, 2007. This means that the $10 gift card will be sold at a 5% benefit instead of the normal 4% benefit for the bonus period only.

The best toys for toddlers, the toys you know and love- LITTLE TIKES are now available with your BURGER KING(R) Kids Meals purchase. With music and motion, these toys will inspire your little ones for hours.

Please advise your member families about this exciting offer.

 
     
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