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Bockrr Jul 2, 2025 10:34 pm


Originally Posted by gooch69509 (Post 37177676)
What's up with pointsmaker??

They've had very few deals for months, but wait a week or so...if they don't have any during Prime day then you will know for sure something is up!

Skytraveler2021 Jul 5, 2025 11:40 pm


Originally Posted by gooch69509 (Post 37177676)
What's up with pointsmaker??

I've been waiting for payment from them for 5-6 weeks no response... No updates on payment... No deals sent out in the past month or 2... I know they fired all their virtual employees...

I'm afraid they're closing down, taking my money with them...

radonc1 Jul 6, 2025 6:35 am


Originally Posted by Skytraveler2021 (Post 37188538)
I've been waiting for payment from them for 5-6 weeks no response... No updates on payment... No deals sent out in the past month or 2... I know they fired all their virtual employees...

I'm afraid they're closing down, taking my money with them...

How much of your money is at risk here?

Skytraveler2021 Jul 6, 2025 7:14 am


Originally Posted by radonc1 (Post 37188910)
How much of your money is at risk here?

Around 3k

welltextured Jul 7, 2025 11:29 am


Originally Posted by Skytraveler2021 (Post 37188956)
Around 3k

On their discord yesterday they said payments will go out within 4 weeks and that they are 'taking a break.' Even on their discord, where they otherwise interact, they have been horrific about updating people about payments and related issues for months. I wound down my business with them a few months ago, and if they come back I would wait until they have a timely record again before jumping back in.

Skytraveler2021 Jul 7, 2025 11:55 am


Originally Posted by welltextured (Post 37191280)
On their discord yesterday they said payments will go out within 4 weeks and that they are 'taking a break.' Even on their discord, where they otherwise interact, they have been horrific about updating people about payments and related issues for months. I wound down my business with them a few months ago, and if they come back I would wait until they have a timely record again before jumping back in.

i was trying to find their Discord, do you mind sharing it? Thanks

welltextured Jul 7, 2025 12:02 pm

I'm too new to post a link, so take the space out of this

https ://discord.gg/rDq9N6Jd

neo848943 Jul 7, 2025 4:15 pm

Really bummed about PointsMaker's "break." They were the best for Dell deals; especially because you could usually ship to home and they'd provide a free label for 3 or more laptops.

Does anyone have any good recommendations for any other buying groups for Dell?

dwCoffee Jul 13, 2025 7:03 am


Originally Posted by neo848943 (Post 37191818)
Really bummed about PointsMaker's "break." They were the best for Dell deals; especially because you could usually ship to home and they'd provide a free label for 3 or more laptops.

Does anyone have any good recommendations for any other buying groups for Dell?

Been using BFMR without a problem.

halcyondays22 Jul 13, 2025 7:23 am


Originally Posted by neo848943 (Post 37191818)
Really bummed about PointsMaker's "break." They were the best for Dell deals; especially because you could usually ship to home and they'd provide a free label for 3 or more laptops.

Does anyone have any good recommendations for any other buying groups for Dell?

Word, I'm in the same boat. Trying out MaxOutDeals and UEarnPoints. No free labels but doing enough volume to get the $1K Amex Biz Plat credit and hopefully cover shipping fees. Not ideal, but with the dell rewards and rakuten lately it's been worth it.

dwCoffee Jul 13, 2025 7:26 am


Originally Posted by halcyondays22 (Post 37201872)
Word, I'm in the same boat. Trying out MaxOutDeals and UEarnPoints. No free labels but doing enough volume to get the $1K Amex Biz Plat credit and hopefully cover shipping fees. Not ideal, but with the dell rewards and rakuten lately it's been worth it.

What is the 1K Amex credit?

lautaro Jul 13, 2025 11:54 am


Originally Posted by dwCoffee (Post 37201877)
What is the 1K Amex credit?

$1k back when spending $5k on Dell.

neo848943 Jul 16, 2025 4:46 pm


Originally Posted by dwCoffee (Post 37201840)
Been using BFMR without a problem.

So are you just eating the cost of shipping then? The nice thing about PM is that they would usually give you a free label with 3 or more laptops. Dell will auto cancel any orders to known BGs so the only way I've been able to get orders through is ship to home.

eng3 Jul 23, 2025 6:29 pm


Originally Posted by Kriptus1988 (Post 36933364)
I would recommend using UEarnPoints.com - fastest payouts and deals you won't find on any other groups.

Do they do shipping labels?
My issue with these buying groups is that I often can't buy anything without the order getting cancelled.
The only alternative has been if they offer shipping labels but that adds hassle and risk

gooch69509 Jul 25, 2025 2:04 pm

Just following up to say that PM finally paid up. They may be taking a break, but at least they kept their promise. I was starting to have TPM flashbacks for a minute.


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