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Old Oct 11, 2009 | 04:19 AM
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new 09 owners... has mb given you any freebie small gifts?

back in 07 when i bought my ml500 i got a black leather mercedes credit card holder, $25 gift certificate from sak's, and a few key chains in the mail.

so i was wondering if mercedes is still doing those small gifts or not.
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Old Oct 11, 2009 | 09:48 AM
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I got the Saks gift card a few weeks later!
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Old Oct 11, 2009 | 12:24 PM
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I got the Saks gift card a few weeks later!
I got the gift card, a key chain and a blanket that fits nicely (well, snugly) next to the first aid kit in the back.

Plus the undying adoration of all those people I kept employed for the four seconds it took for the industry to spend the purchase price of my truck.
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Old Oct 11, 2009 | 12:27 PM
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I was wondering the same thing. When I bought my '08 I got the leather CC holder, a SAKS gift card and another card with my vehicle information on it. When I got my '09 I didn't get anything. All I really wanted the the card for my wallet with all my vehicle info. I wonder if it is a dealer thing? I bought mind from two separate dealers??? Just a thought?? The blanket sure sounds nice
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Old Oct 11, 2009 | 01:28 PM
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25$ Saks gift card in the mail

2 key chains from the dealer

JD Powers survey

Large "gift", a GL320 - a GREAT trucks !
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Old Oct 11, 2009 | 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by HamMan
25$ Saks gift card in the mail

2 key chains from the dealer

JD Powers survey

Large "gift", a GL320 - a GREAT trucks !
funny thing with the jd survey with the crisp $1 inside... if you don't fill it out, they will resend it on average 3-5 more times... each time with a new $1 for you.

i get them all the time, and refuse to fill out all those pages just for a buck. =)
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Old Oct 11, 2009 | 07:48 PM
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speaking of the devil, i just got this in my email...

don't really have time to travel to vegas, so i'd gladly trade someone for something else they got for free from mercedes.


Dear ,

We would like to thank you for choosing a Mercedes-Benz. To express our gratitude, we're inviting you to a complimentary stay at the world-renowned 5 Star, 5 Diamond Wynn Las Vegas in Nevada. It's just one of the many exclusive benefits you'll enjoy while owning a Mercedes-Benz.

As an owner, you will receive:

* A one-night stay* if you purchased or leased a new MY2009 or new MY2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class, E-Class, CLK-Class, SLK-Class, R-Class, ML-Class, GL320 BlueTEC, GL450 or GLK-Class.
* A two-night stay** if you purchased or leased a new MY2009 or new MY2010 Mercedes-Benz S-Class, SL-Class, CL-Class, CLS-Class, G-Class, GL550, Maybach, SLR or AMG.


Start planning your getaway today. Obtain your reservation authorization code, which you'll need in order to book your reservations, by emailing your purchase or lease contract to wynn@mbusa.com or simply fax us at 1-201-476-2858.

To learn more about all owner benefits please click here.

* A one-night stay offer as outlined above entitles one (1) complimentary night (stay must include at least one night Sunday through Thursday for complimentary night to be applicable) in a Wynn Las Vegas Resort Room to any Mercedes-Benz Customer (plus one guest) who purchased or leased a new MY2009 or new MY2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class, E-Class, CLK-Class, SLK-Class, R-Class, ML-Class, GL320 BlueTEC, GL450 or GLK-Class at an authorized domestic Mercedes-Benz Dealership between 01/01/09 and 03/31/10. Complimentary night is only available for guests who received a special personalized booking code and have booked under that special code and stayed at least one night at the prevailing room rate.
**A two-night stay offer entitles (2) complimentary nights (stay must include at least two nights Sunday through Thursday for complimentary nights to be applicable) in a Wynn Las Vegas Resort Room to any Mercedes-Benz Customer (plus one guest) who purchased or leased a new MY2009 or new MY2010 Mercedes-Benz S-Class, SL-Class, CL-Class, CLS-Class, G-Class, GL550, Maybach, SLR or an AMG vehicle at an authorized domestic Mercedes-Benz Dealership between 01/01/09 and 03/31/10. Additional nights reserved beyond the two complimentary nights will be charged at the prevailing room rate. General terms for both offers: two-night minimum stay under these special offers. Any room rate charges for complimentary night(s) will be credited back at check-out. Reservations are subject to room availability, and are available for booking from 09/01/09 through 04/30/10 (special offer good for one stay only during this time period). Participants must stay by 06/30/10. Upgrades to Tower Suites are possible; the Tower Suite rate will be adjusted by crediting the prevailing Resort Room rate. Blackout dates may apply. Room rates are based on single or double occupancy. Cancellations must be received at least 48 hours prior to arrival date. A valid credit card authorized to cover room and tax plus $200 a night for incidentals must be presented upon check-in. Participants and their guest must be at least 21 years of age. Wynn Resorts™ reserves the right to cancel, suspend, or modify this offer at its sole discretion. This offer is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Offer is not available to employees of Wynn Resorts™ or its affiliates. Problem Gamblers HelpLine 1-800-522-4700™. In order to make a reservation, Customer or Dealer must scan and email or fax the purchase or lease contract to wynn@mbusa.com or 1-201-476-2858. In return, Customer will receive a special authorization code within 5 working days. Reservations can then be made directly with Wynn Las Vegas by informing the Wynn reservationist of the Mercedes-Benz ownership offer, followed by the special authorization code.
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Old Oct 11, 2009 | 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by spdracer53
don't really have time to travel to vegas, so i'd gladly trade someone for something else they got for free from mercedes.
Not that I'd mind too terribly checking out the Wynn, but it doesn't sound very transferrable to my untrained eye. Ear. Whatever.
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Old Oct 11, 2009 | 11:09 PM
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Originally Posted by StevethePilot
Not that I'd mind too terribly checking out the Wynn, but it doesn't sound very transferrable to my untrained eye. Ear. Whatever.
i called and spoke to 3 different reps including a manager.

they all told me i just need to have them verify the contract, and for me to sign that the reservation would be put under a different name per my request.

so hopefully that's true when it comes down to it.
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Old Oct 18, 2009 | 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by StevethePilot
I got the gift card, a key chain and a blanket that fits nicely (well, snugly) next to the first aid kit in the back.

Plus the undying adoration of all those people I kept employed for the four seconds it took for the industry to spend the purchase price of my truck.
haha . I read that real fast at first and I thought you said they gave you a SNUGGIE .haha
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Old Oct 18, 2009 | 01:29 PM
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I got the $25 Saks gift card a few weeks ago!
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Old Oct 18, 2009 | 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by AMG DUDE
I got the $25 Saks gift card a few weeks ago!
just got in the mail the $25 saks gift card.

looked at my old mercedes credit card box gift from 07, and it was from mb financial for financing the vehicle through them.

didn't use mb financial this time so it makes sense to why i don't have the slim blk leather credit card holder.
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Old Oct 18, 2009 | 10:02 PM
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Originally Posted by spdracer53
just got in the mail the $25 saks gift card.

looked at my old mercedes credit card box gift from 07, and it was from mb financial for financing the vehicle through them.

didn't use mb financial this time so it makes sense to why i don't have the slim blk leather credit card holder.

Spdracer,

I also did not finance with MB.
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Old Oct 18, 2009 | 11:40 PM
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I bought my '07 in April 2007 through my credit union's buying service. I financed through MB but I never got any freebies
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Old Oct 19, 2009 | 03:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Newbie_2_MB
I bought my '07 in April 2007 through my credit union's buying service. I financed through MB but I never got any freebies
mercedes probably sent it to the credit union ;-)

you should call mercedes's customer service and ask for a freebie. just tell them you feel left out as friends and family who purchased around the same time all got freebie gifts.

and if it helps, my 07 ml500 was purchased in may 2007.
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Old Oct 19, 2009 | 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Luvmybenzzz
haha . I read that real fast at first and I thought you said they gave you a SNUGGIE .haha
Great. Now I have to go get a snuggie, have a picture of me driving the GL in the snuggie taken, and then post that picture here. Thanks.
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Old Oct 29, 2009 | 03:46 PM
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I got my $25 card about 2 weeks ago, so they are still doing it. No CC holder though.
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Old Oct 29, 2009 | 04:58 PM
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got 2 free stainless steel travel mugs when car was bought at dealership, Saks gift card in mail about a month after (sold it on ebay). that's it.
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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 12:52 PM
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I bought my GL320 in August 2009. The dealer gave me an MB travel mug and some heavy key fob. I "leaned on" the DM to give my kids a couple of collectible MB die-cast cars. No Saks g/c or Vegas hotel offer, and I paid cash.
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