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jess24
Nov 30th, 2008, 02:37 PM
Hi all.

I'm going to try out a strategy this year taking advantage of the Citibank Platinum Mastercard Price Protection Plan - and I am wondering if anyone else has tried using the PPP and run into any problems. There are a few items that I know for a fact will go on sale after Christmas/Boxing Day - but go quickly due to popularity. By buying now and waiting for the price to drop later I am ensuring that I a) actually get the item without having to wait in massive lines and rick the chance of not getting it and b) get the proper size (especially with respect to items like suits, shoes whcih only have really small or big sizes left after the sales). I figure if the prices drop after the holis I can use the PPP to pick up the savings. In the event the item does not go on sale - then I can always return the item and get my $ back. I think it is foolproff - What do you think?

Since I've never tried usuing the PPP I am curious as to what proof is required. Most of the places I shop at do not have flyers/websites so I wouldn't be able to point to a flyer or website to show a price drop. Most places just adverstise "25% of all suits on Boxing day" - how would I prove this to Citibank - could I take a photo of the item and offer it as proof??

Thanks

jess24
Dec 8th, 2008, 02:21 PM
anyone?

srg83
Dec 8th, 2008, 02:35 PM
I've never heard of such a plan for a credit card, beyond price matching guarantees at the merchant level.

I honestly thought you were asking about a payment protector insurance...

vm_fan
Dec 9th, 2008, 01:28 AM
jess24, check out my post here (http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showpost.php?p=7222023&postcount=18). In that post, I refer to this thread: Citi Price Protection: Experiences? (http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=507692)

Since I've never tried usuing the PPP I am curious as to what proof is required. Most of the places I shop at do not have flyers/websites so I wouldn't be able to point to a flyer or website to show a price drop. Most places just adverstise "25% of all suits on Boxing day" - how would I prove this to Citibank - could I take a photo of the item and offer it as proof??

Sorry, I've never encountered a situation like that before, so I can't help you there.

tkyoshi
Dec 9th, 2008, 02:22 AM
Since I've never tried usuing the PPP I am curious as to what proof is required. Most of the places I shop at do not have flyers/websites so I wouldn't be able to point to a flyer or website to show a price drop. Most places just adverstise "25% of all suits on Boxing day" - how would I prove this to Citibank - could I take a photo of the item and offer it as proof??

Thanks

You do need some sort of proof to send them. So yes you do need a website print out or flyer or some sort of official price thingy. I guess a photocopy/picture of price might work but i wouldn't count on it.

Keep in mind you also have to give a reason for the claim. I haven't tried boxing day PP before, but I don't know whether they would take "Boxing Day" as a valid reason.