Shopping for the Earth - ordering gift cards online

Shopping for the Earth now offers gift cards from many national merchants like Amazon, iTunes, LL Bean, Land's End and many others including department stores, restaurants, office supply stores, hardware stores, movie theaters, airlines, hotels and other categories.

Some merchants in this program offer 15% or more to the Sierra Club for use of their cards so you can contribute substantially without your purchase costing any more than you would ordinarily pay.

Some local merchants are also included in addition to the local merchants that participate in the mail-in program.

You can order gift cards and pay for them online! You can also use the cards to shop online!

Here are the steps to get started. If you any questions along the way please e-mail Ed Steinman.

A. To get started with online ordering of gift cards:

1. Go to http://shopwithscrip.com
2. Create an account for yourself (see the sign-up box on the left side of the Shopwithscrip page). Use DB88E96B2L234 for the enrollment code for Sierra Club-Huron Valley Group (HVG).
3. Once the account is created you should see that you are associated with HVG.
4. You will get an automatic e-mail from Shopwithscrip that will confirm your account and provide some basic information.

1. Go to the Shop tab - near the top of the Shopwithscrip page.
   Notes: under Browse By Category the Online & Catalog link will display those cards that can be used for online purchases-- they come with an PIN or certificate number. The Reload Brands link displays reloadable cards.
   The percentage listed next to each card is the percentage that HVG receives on your card purchases and reloads.
2. To order a card, click on it's link, then use Add to cart to order it or Add to favorites to add to your favorites list (you can view your favorites list by clicking the Favorites link near the top of the Shopwithscrip page.
3. As soon as you order something a Checkout button will appear near the top of the page--you can change your order there if desired.

Method 1: Presto Pay (EFT withdrawal)
Learn more by watching these 2 short videos. These videos may take a moment to start up.
Presto Pay overview
Presto Pay registration (note NSF charge details).

After watching the videos register for Presto Pay by clicking "My Accounts" from within Shopwithscrip-- there will be a link to register for Presto Pay near the top of the page if you haven't already registered.

There is a 39c fee each time you order gift cards--less than the cost to mail a check. You can order as many cards from as many different merchants as you want in a single transaction.

Method 2: Check made out to "Sierra Club - Huron Valley Group"
Send to Ed Steinman, 621 5th St, Ann Arbor, 48103. Your gift card order will be processed upon receipt of your check.

Please allow 10 business days after receipt of your payment (check or Presto Pay) to receive your cards although the time may be less.

Border's: Since the GL Scrip program gives a 9% discount for Border's instead of the 5% HVG now receives, it's better for HVG if you order Border's cards through Shopwithscrip.com. However, Border's will remain part of the mail-in program should you not want to sign up for Great Lakes Scrip.


If any questions please e-mail Ed Steinman.