using your points?

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Mar 27, 2007
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#1
can someone please enlighten me on how many (Saks or NM or Nordstrom) points one may need.. let's say for a Timeless Classic Clutch in Caviar?

I'm not sure how the points 'system' works. I collect them but other than that, I have no clue what happens...

any help is appreciated.
 
#2
I'm clueless about NM but for SaksFirst cardholders, just divide your total points by 100 and there is your equivalent cash (gift card) reward amount -- e.g. 10,000 points --> $100 gift card; 90,000 points --> $900 gift card.

So a timeless clutch in caviar at $995 retail (pre-Nov. 1st price increase) would be equivalent to approx. 100,000 SaksFirst points.
 
#4
Also at Nordstrom's, the rewards gift certificates have an expiration (about 3 months after you earn them) so you'd have to earn a lot of rewards in a short period of time to be able to get a Chanel.
 
#5
it's pretty much 1 point for each retail dollar you spend @ NM, but they have several double point days during the year, and they don't expire so quickly like Nords.
each 5,000 pts = $125 GC
 
#8
Mikan said:
Also at Nordstrom's, the rewards gift certificates have an expiration (about 3 months after you earn them) so you'd have to earn a lot of rewards in a short period of time to be able to get a Chanel.
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Actually, the points never expire. I save mine for a year or so. I make use of the special 10x points events which are twice yearly. They have double point events frequently.
http://about.nordstrom.com/aboutus/credit/fashionrewards/default2.asp
There are a couple of different tiers of points and they use their own credit card or a Visa card. They will also give 2-3 points per dollar spent in Nordstrom and 1 point per dollar spent on the Visa at any other place. I believe you get $20/$1000 spent. Unlike NM in-circle program, the points NEVER expire despite the expiration date printed on the certificate. I just bought my GST and spent under $300 of my own money on it.
You can "cash" the points on gift cards if you don't believe the points won't expire.
I bought my first Chanel bag (medium black caviar flap with silver hardware) two years ago with my accumulated points. Yes, I spend gobs of money at Nordstrom and they make it worth my while with their excellent rewards program. Now, if they only sold my makeup, then I wouldn't even consider shopping at NM.... I haven't bought anything at Saks in years.
--Judy
 
#9
Balto Bag Lady said:
Actually, the points never expire. I save mine for a year or so. I make use of the special 10x points events which are twice yearly. They have double point events frequently.
http://about.nordstrom.com/aboutus/credit/fashionrewards/default2.asp
There are a couple of different tiers of points and they use their own credit card or a Visa card. They will also give 2-3 points per dollar spent in Nordstrom and 1 point per dollar spent on the Visa at any other place. I believe you get $20/$1000 spent. Unlike NM in-circle program, the points NEVER expire despite the expiration date printed on the certificate. I just bought my GST and spent under $300 of my own money on it.
You can "cash" the points on gift cards if you don't believe the points won't expire.
I bought my first Chanel bag (medium black caviar flap with silver hardware) two years ago with my accumulated points. Yes, I spend gobs of money at Nordstrom and they make it worth my while with their excellent rewards program. Now, if they only sold my makeup, then I wouldn't even consider shopping at NM.... I haven't bought anything at Saks in years.
--Judy
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Too late to edit the above post. It is 20 points/$2000 spent. I was wrong about that. Sorry.
--Judy
 
#12
^^ thanks everyone. I guess having a card from each store provides their own benefit - and it makes me feel so good to know that other tpfers have used their points to get a chanel! WOW! :woohoo:
 
#13
You can redeem anytime of year for NM. The starting redemption is 5,000 points for a $125 GC and it goes up from there. Call 1-888-INCIRCLE and you can find out what you can redeem for. And you're right, the little perks along the way really make a difference.
 
#14
xoStephxo said:
You can redeem anytime of year for NM. The starting redemption is 5,000 points for a $125 GC and it goes up from there. Call 1-888-INCIRCLE and you can find out what you can redeem for. And you're right, the little perks along the way really make a difference.
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Ohhh, Steph, are those your wedding pictures? So pretty!
 
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