Originally posted by: jimmyjam
Originally posted by: passivex
an FWer found out how to hack the game.
He did a packet capture on the destination host then analyzed the http requests. He found the link to get the item as well as a list of the IDs for all of the items on the Amex offer. He posted the link to today's deal on FW and a ton of ppl got in on it. They were able to use that link to buy the camera ahead of time. Man!
Of course, I missed that so I did my own packet capturing. Amex fixed the flaw. Now the xml files are nowhere to be found (Amex probably changed the item IDs anyway) and a referrer link is implemented (you have to get to the item order form from the mywishlist.com flash page).
So...back to clicking
no, im no genius, but it seems like if i was smart enough to figure all of this out, i would have waited to share the little secret with the world until i had purchased a z4 for $5000. but thats just me.
Originally posted by: jimmyjam
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Originally posted by: passivex
an FWer found out how to hack the game.
He did a packet capture on the destination host then analyzed the http requests. He found the link to get the item as well as a list of the IDs for all of the items on the Amex offer. He posted the link to today's deal on FW and a ton of ppl got in on it. They were able to use that link to buy the camera ahead of time. Man!
Of course, I missed that so I did my own packet capturing. Amex fixed the flaw. Now the xml files are nowhere to be found (Amex probably changed the item IDs anyway) and a referrer link is implemented (you have to get to the item order form from the mywishlist.com flash page).
So...back to clicking
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no, im no genius, but it seems like if i was smart enough to figure all of this out, i would have waited to share the little secret with the world until i had purchased a z4 for $5000. but thats just me.
Originally posted by: PullMyFinger
What, nobody's getting all charged up for the $150 glorified disposable razor (ha, ha)? For a suggested $770 retail, that sucker had better come with a supermodel who hates wearing clothes and who wants to provide "happy ending" after shaving me.
Originally posted by: PullMyFinger
What, nobody's getting all charged up for the $150 glorified disposable razor (ha, ha)? For a suggested $770 retail, that sucker had better come with a supermodel who hates wearing clothes and who wants to provide "happy ending" after shaving me.
How does the My WishList clock work?
When you load "My WishList" the site synchronizes with our master clock. This master clock is synchronized with the U.S. Government time server at the National Institute of Standards and Technology. All products are released based on this master clock.
While we have recently taken steps to make the clock displayed on the site more accurately reflect our master clock, the Internet makes it virtually impossible to keep perfect time. This means that there may be a slight gap (approximately 3 seconds) between the clock displayed on your computer and the clock we are using to release products. American Express's determination on the order of respondents is final.
Do I have to pay tax?
Yes. You will be responsible for your state's individual tax rates. The sales tax charged, if applicable, will be on the actual price paid (the WishList price) rather than the recommended retail price. All purchases may be subject to personal income tax (federal, state, and local) based on the discount amount off the fair market value of each of the item(s) purchased. Discount amounts of more than $600 per Cardmember across one or multiple purchases are subject to income tax and you will receive a Form 1099-MISC. American Express, where applicable, will provide funds to Cardmembers to help defray income taxes. You will receive a package in the mail with full details on how to receive those funds.
Originally posted by: Steve0
"Due to extremely high volume, My WishList is currently unavailable. Please check back soon."
Originally posted by: herkulease
Originally posted by: Steve0
"Due to extremely high volume, My WishList is currently unavailable. Please check back soon."
Originally posted by: Vikroda
I had the page up since yesterday so it took my clicks but looks like I "just missed it" however, after a couple minutes the message now reads that the online capacity is exceeded. Only 2 more Z4's available
Originally posted by: vfrjim
Originally posted by: herkulease
Originally posted by: Steve0
"Due to extremely high volume, My WishList is currently unavailable. Please check back soon."
Sounds like all cardmembers that tried today should get one since they could not handle the volume
Originally posted by: Bowfinger
I received my first Wish Certificate today. Here's more information for those interested:
I did NOT get a shipping confirmation e-mail. This is contrary to the first AmEx congratulations e-mail.
AmEx took two days to send it, but they did send it UPS next day. I "won" it on Monday. AmEx shipped it on Wednesday.
My first Wish Certificate is for Best Buy. Like most things Best Buy these days, it was NOT all that I hoped. The coupon is limited to certain categories: TVs, home theater systems, speakers, receivers, DVD players and recorders, major appliances, small appliances, vacuums, microwaves, desktop computers, notebook computers, monitors, projectors, and digital camera accessories. It appears to exclude DVDs and CDs; game systems, games, and accessories; computer sotware, games, and most upgrades and accessories; phones, cell phones, and accessories; and PDAs.
I also have Toy 'R Us and Amazon coupons coming. We'll see if they're better than Best Buy's.