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[ShoppingCartDiva]

This is said to be by invitation only. If it is (and they're not just saying that to make you feel special ;), I am so far unaware of how they "invite" people.

PlacePerks
PlacePerks FAQ

I am unsure if the coupon is $10 off $10 or more, or how exactly it is worded. I am unsure if points "roll over" so to speak, but it appears as if they don't. We'll find out.


Here is a C&P of the FAQ:

How does the place perks program work?
Earn 1 point for every $1 you spend. For every 75 points you collect in US stores and online at childrensplace.com (less taxes, shipping and other discounts) from 2/10 - 12/31/09, we'll mail you a Place Perks Rewards coupon good for $10 off your next in-store purchase. Please allow 4-8 weeks from time of purchase for delivery of your $10 reward coupon by mail.


What are the rules of place perks membership?

• The place perks membership card must be shown and scanned at the time of your in-store purchase for each qualifying purchase.
• For orders placed online at childrensplace.com, your billing address must match your address registered to your membership card at PlacePerks. The place perks membership number is not required online to earn rewards for online purchases.
• Membership is not transferable.
• Total spending is calculated net of returns, purchases of gift cards, discounts, shipping and sales tax.
• Previous purchases and purchases made with gift cards or merchandise credit do not qualify towards $75 threshold.
• Maximum place perks coupon rewards earned from 2/10-12/31/09 is a total of $300.00.
• Membership is limited to one per household.
• Membership is not valid in Canada or in Puerto Rico.
• Use of this membership card constitutes acceptance of these terms and conditions, except where prohibited by law.
• The Children's Place reserves the right to change these policies or cancel this program at any time.

Can this place perks membership card be used in conjunction with other offers?
No. Place perks coupons can not be combined with any other coupon discount except PLACE credit card application discount.


How can my friends sign up?
This program is only being extended to a small number of customers exclusively by mail at this time, we may expand it in the future.


What if I lose my place perks card or forget to bring it with me?
Your place perks membership card must be shown at the time of your in-store purchase for the store associate to scan. However, if you have lost your card we can replace it by calling customer service at 1-877-PLACE-USA and a customer service associate will be happy to help you.


How often will my purchases be updated on the site?
Your purchases will be updated on the PlacePerks site "my statement" page every week. You must first register your card at PlacePerks! in order to track your rewards, and see when reward certificates have mailed.


How often will my place perks rewards coupons issued be updated on the PlacePerks site?
After you register your card at PlacePerks, qualifying in store and online purchases will be posted once a week on Thursday beginning February 20, 2009. Go to My Account page to track your points.

[hburnette3]

Well I want to feel SPECIAL!!

I spend so much money there.
Guess that's why I haven't got one :sad:

I'm calling tomorrow.

[gg111]

I was invited last year and this year too.

Last year I received the reward in october for $20.

[2'senuf]

I've gotten that reward quite a few times....

[crazy1001]

I did get my cards in the mail. I did not realize that you had to spend it all in one year to get the 10 when you spend 75 dollars
I don't spend enough there and I did get special card.
Unless I get jeans there I don't think I am going to hit my 75 dollars this year either.

[OBUmom12]

In 2008 and 2009, TCP is basically doing test runs of the PlacePerks. The program existed before 2008, but the company is trying to change things and see what works best for the program for a couple of years. You are sent a PlacePerks card randomly; you are traced through giving your home telephone number at checkout, the same way coupons are routed to the address associated with a landline/home telephone number. I have noticed that most of the PlacePerks Members are those that shop rather often, but the company is including some people during this test run who do not shop often or spend much money.

The $10 coupons are given every time $75 is tracked on your card. Give your Perks card to the cashier, they will scan it at the end of the transaction, it records how much you spent and gives you the corresponding number of points. Once you reach $75 and get a $10 coupon, the $10 can be used on any purchase in which the subtotal is at least $10.

The points start over usually at the end of every January, when the company sends PlacePerks cards for the new year.

If you are sent a card, please remember to bring it with you when you shop. So many customers get upset because we have no way of getting the amount you spent tracked to your PlacePerks if we do not scan your card during the transaction. Members are not "in the system" and we cannot "look you up" to give you the points.

[ShoppingCartDiva]

That's good info, thanks OBUMom!

[Erikamomof5]

I was on Place Perks last year too! I got my new cards in the mail last week. I love TCP!! I shop at the store in the mail and the outlet.

[jessalee3]

I had one last year and just got my new one last week. I was able to get two rewards last year. I pretty much buy most of my kids' clothing there. I used to get 15% off coupons though before the perks card, but now they just send 10%. Sometimes they give out the 15% in the store.