A Sneaky Way to Score A Free Holiday Gift From American Express Via Vente-Privee

Wow it seems that I have a lot to say about American Express recently. I promise you'll think this one is fantastic. American Express just recently launched their own free flash/sample sale site called Vente-Privee which sells all things designer for up to 70% off.

If you're an AMEX card holder, you're in luck. American Express is offering a $20 statement credit on your first purchase using an American Express Card by December 31, 2011. You can spend as little as $1 and still get the $20 credit. I actually just purchased a cute designer coffee cup set (pictured below) that I will most likely gift to someone. The price was $15 (marked down from $48) and $5.95 for shipping. After the $20 statement credit is posted, it'll only end up costing me a grand 95 cents. Not a bad gig!

You can go ahead and sign up here (thanks for letting me refer you) and take a peak at today's sales.

How will you scratch someone off your holiday shopping list courtesy of American Express?

Cafe Club Floral Berry cafe au lait set for two
caramel and white

$15
$48
Still available