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Jun 23, 2012, 11:52 pm
#316
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: SF CA USA. I love large faceless corporations. And they cherish me in return (sometimes). ;)
Programs: UA Premier Gold/disappointed 1MM, HH Gold, IHG Plat, MB Gold, BW Diam Sel
Posts: 17,575
To continue beating the dead horse (
) , I decided to keep track of the types of mypoints emails I received for a whole month (mid-May to mid-June). Here are the results:
Total emails: 150
5 points clickthru (including an occasional Best Buy 10 points): 45
Surveys (10 points if non-qualifying; 50, 60, 75 or whatever for completing): 22
Other: 83
So, in percentage terms: 5-pointers were 30% of the total (almost one in three).
Or, if you classify them as "Worth Clicking Thru" (5-pointers & surveys) vs. Other, then at least 45% of the total are good. ^ (I do click on some of the Other category, when the offer interests me.)
YMMV, of course.
) , I decided to keep track of the types of mypoints emails I received for a whole month (mid-May to mid-June). Here are the results:Total emails: 150
5 points clickthru (including an occasional Best Buy 10 points): 45
Surveys (10 points if non-qualifying; 50, 60, 75 or whatever for completing): 22
Other: 83
So, in percentage terms: 5-pointers were 30% of the total (almost one in three).
Or, if you classify them as "Worth Clicking Thru" (5-pointers & surveys) vs. Other, then at least 45% of the total are good. ^ (I do click on some of the Other category, when the offer interests me.)
YMMV, of course.
Wow, that's pretty bad.
I get a much higher proportion than one in six; I would say one in three, maybe even one in two. Perhaps you are underestimating (or exaggerating how bad it really is).
Also, you say "the rest are pure garbage." Even the surveys??? Even when I disqualify, I get 10 points; and fairly often, I get the full 50 (or 75 or whatever) points from surveys.
Anyhow, we're beating a dead horse here....
I get a much higher proportion than one in six; I would say one in three, maybe even one in two. Perhaps you are underestimating (or exaggerating how bad it really is).
Also, you say "the rest are pure garbage." Even the surveys??? Even when I disqualify, I get 10 points; and fairly often, I get the full 50 (or 75 or whatever) points from surveys.
Anyhow, we're beating a dead horse here....
Jun 24, 2012, 10:29 am
#318
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Washington, DC
Programs: UA Premier Silver, AA, DL, IHG Diamond Amb, Marriott Silver, Hilton Silver, National
Posts: 1,530
To continue beating the dead horse () , I decided to keep track of the types of mypoints emails I received for a whole month (mid-May to mid-June). Here are the results:
Total emails: 150
5 points clickthru (including an occasional Best Buy 10 points): 45
Surveys (10 points if non-qualifying; 50, 60, 75 or whatever for completing): 22
Other: 83
So, in percentage terms: 5-pointers were 30% of the total (almost one in three).
Or, if you classify them as "Worth Clicking Thru" (5-pointers & surveys) vs. Other, then at least 45% of the total are good. ^ (I do click on some of the Other category, when the offer interests me.)
YMMV, of course.
) , I decided to keep track of the types of mypoints emails I received for a whole month (mid-May to mid-June). Here are the results:Total emails: 150
5 points clickthru (including an occasional Best Buy 10 points): 45
Surveys (10 points if non-qualifying; 50, 60, 75 or whatever for completing): 22
Other: 83
So, in percentage terms: 5-pointers were 30% of the total (almost one in three).
Or, if you classify them as "Worth Clicking Thru" (5-pointers & surveys) vs. Other, then at least 45% of the total are good. ^ (I do click on some of the Other category, when the offer interests me.)
YMMV, of course.
Jun 27, 2012, 4:38 am
#319
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: SF CA USA. I love large faceless corporations. And they cherish me in return (sometimes). ;)
Programs: UA Premier Gold/disappointed 1MM, HH Gold, IHG Plat, MB Gold, BW Diam Sel
Posts: 17,575
Jul 10, 2012, 5:31 pm
#320
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 517
Pledge Coupon and Walmart 1000 Points offer!
Has anyone else taken advantage of this? On June 28th I received a 5 point click-through for a Pledge product coupon. Simply thinking it was a 5 point click through I didn't initially pay much attention. I went back a few days ago and saw that there was a 1000 point offer attached. Print the coupon and then buy a Pledge product at Walmart, then fax in a copy of the MyPoints e-mail and a copy of the receipt to a fax number provided and you will be credited 1000 MyPoints. A pretty good offer.
I faxed in the documentation yesterday and had an e-mail in the inbox this morning indicating that it had been processed. I could see the pending points out there. It looks like there is only a 5 day pending period on the points.
The offer expires 7/12 and it looks like you have to fax in the documentation within 10 days of the offer expiring. Not sure if you can make the buy after the expiration, but I would suspect so. The expiration probably only applies to being able to print the coupon.
P.s. If you want more than one coupon, you can print up to two per computer. Though only one 1000 point offer per account.
I faxed in the documentation yesterday and had an e-mail in the inbox this morning indicating that it had been processed. I could see the pending points out there. It looks like there is only a 5 day pending period on the points.
The offer expires 7/12 and it looks like you have to fax in the documentation within 10 days of the offer expiring. Not sure if you can make the buy after the expiration, but I would suspect so. The expiration probably only applies to being able to print the coupon.
P.s. If you want more than one coupon, you can print up to two per computer. Though only one 1000 point offer per account.
Jul 10, 2012, 11:50 pm
#321
Join Date: Feb 1999
Location: City with Tax-Payer subsdized AA Maintance Base
Programs: Enough to Cause a Migraine
Posts: 1,857
Has anyone else taken advantage of this? On June 28th I received a 5 point click-through for a Pledge product coupon. Simply thinking it was a 5 point click through I didn't initially pay much attention. I went back a few days ago and saw that there was a 1000 point offer attached. Print the coupon and then buy a Pledge product at Walmart, then fax in a copy of the MyPoints e-mail and a copy of the receipt to a fax number provided and you will be credited 1000 MyPoints. A pretty good offer.
I faxed in the documentation yesterday and had an e-mail in the inbox this morning indicating that it had been processed. I could see the pending points out there. It looks like there is only a 5 day pending period on the points.
The offer expires 7/12 and it looks like you have to fax in the documentation within 10 days of the offer expiring. Not sure if you can make the buy after the expiration, but I would suspect so. The expiration probably only applies to being able to print the coupon.
P.s. If you want more than one coupon, you can print up to two per computer. Though only one 1000 point offer per account.
I faxed in the documentation yesterday and had an e-mail in the inbox this morning indicating that it had been processed. I could see the pending points out there. It looks like there is only a 5 day pending period on the points.
The offer expires 7/12 and it looks like you have to fax in the documentation within 10 days of the offer expiring. Not sure if you can make the buy after the expiration, but I would suspect so. The expiration probably only applies to being able to print the coupon.
P.s. If you want more than one coupon, you can print up to two per computer. Though only one 1000 point offer per account.
I went to 3 different Walmarts in 2 different town in my area, and all of them were sold out of the 128oz Raid Max bug spray-- but they did have the 30oz bottles, which won't earn the 1,000 MyPoints.
Jul 11, 2012, 4:26 am
#322
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 517
There's also been an offer for $4 off Raid Max 128ox bug spray that earns 1000 MyPoints if redeemed at Walmart.
I went to 3 different Walmarts in 2 different town in my area, and all of them were sold out of the 128oz Raid Max bug spray-- but they did have the 30oz bottles, which won't earn the 1,000 MyPoints.
I went to 3 different Walmarts in 2 different town in my area, and all of them were sold out of the 128oz Raid Max bug spray-- but they did have the 30oz bottles, which won't earn the 1,000 MyPoints.
Last edited by dioxide45; Jul 11, 2012 at 4:32 am
Jul 11, 2012, 4:36 am
#323
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 517
Has anyone else taken advantage of this? On June 28th I received a 5 point click-through for a Pledge product coupon. Simply thinking it was a 5 point click through I didn't initially pay much attention. I went back a few days ago and saw that there was a 1000 point offer attached. Print the coupon and then buy a Pledge product at Walmart, then fax in a copy of the MyPoints e-mail and a copy of the receipt to a fax number provided and you will be credited 1000 MyPoints. A pretty good offer.
I faxed in the documentation yesterday and had an e-mail in the inbox this morning indicating that it had been processed. I could see the pending points out there. It looks like there is only a 5 day pending period on the points.
The offer expires 7/12 and it looks like you have to fax in the documentation within 10 days of the offer expiring. Not sure if you can make the buy after the expiration, but I would suspect so. The expiration probably only applies to being able to print the coupon.
P.s. If you want more than one coupon, you can print up to two per computer. Though only one 1000 point offer per account.
I faxed in the documentation yesterday and had an e-mail in the inbox this morning indicating that it had been processed. I could see the pending points out there. It looks like there is only a 5 day pending period on the points.
The offer expires 7/12 and it looks like you have to fax in the documentation within 10 days of the offer expiring. Not sure if you can make the buy after the expiration, but I would suspect so. The expiration probably only applies to being able to print the coupon.
P.s. If you want more than one coupon, you can print up to two per computer. Though only one 1000 point offer per account.
Jul 11, 2012, 11:17 pm
#324
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 29,762
Anyone has experiences in redeem for United Miles?
I have just enough points to redeem for the 5K United miles - this seems the most appealing option for me.
Anyone has experiences in redeeming UA miles? How long it normally takes?
Anyone has experiences in redeeming UA miles? How long it normally takes?
Jul 12, 2012, 4:52 am
#326
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 517
Jul 12, 2012, 1:36 pm
#327
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Chicago
Programs: UA, AA, US, DL, PC Plat, Dollar, Avis, National, SPG, HH Gold, CC Gold
Posts: 1,212
That is the only reward I redeem. It takes a few weeks in my experience, but I have never had an issue with redemption in the 6 times I have redeemed for United miles.
Jul 12, 2012, 2:22 pm
#328
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 517
We are fairly new to the MilagePlus program. What would those 5000 MP points be worth? I know that 10,000 can get a one way ticket in some cases. Would this be better than say a $75 gift card redemption that the same amount of points could get?
Jul 14, 2012, 1:35 am
#329
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 385
Anyone have any luck with a similar situation?
Thanks.
Jul 14, 2012, 8:49 am
#330
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 2,905
I have a comment regarding living in the US. I just tried to sign up for MyPoints to get the 750 MileagePlus Miles but was denied. MyPoints CS told me it was because I'm verifying through an IP address not in the US or Canada and the program is only available to US and Canadian residents. I tried to explain that I am a US resident on a RTW trip and won't be back in the US for a long time. They were adamant that there is no way around the foreign IP address as residence verification.
Anyone have any luck with a similar situation?
Thanks.
Anyone have any luck with a similar situation?
Thanks.