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#736
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 517
It sometimes goes the other way, I spent only a few minutes on a survey, thinking I hadn't qualified and then landed on a page saying thanks for participating. 75 points in my account. Easiest 75 points ever.
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#738
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Captain Cook, HI, USA
Programs: BA, DL, HA, etc
Posts: 984
The biggest problem appears to be that I live so far from normal population centers that I am insignificant. I remember a humorous issue when I lived in Georgia and was moving to Hawaii. I called the electric company and told them they need to send my final bill to my new address in Hawaii. I was told that they could not do that as they are not allowed to send mail "overseas". I tried to explain that Hawaii was in the US but they still said that because it was "overseas" I was out of luck. I even tried to explain that the same stamp that would send a letter across town also worked to Hawaii, but was still denied. I just let the Post Office forward the mail.
#739
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Almaty, Kazakhstan
Programs: UA Gold, Hyatt Discoverist, IHG Platinum, Accor Silver, Choice Privileges Gold
Posts: 2,070
Lol!
I ordered an Amzon gift card (GC) about 2.5-3 weeks ago, which arrived yesterday. What was a bit weird was that they didn't email me that it was coming. Normally when I order a GC, it takes about 2 weeks for them to process it, and then I get an email saying it's on the way, and a few days later it arrives. That didn't happen this time. Not sure why, but all's well that ends well. tls
I ordered an Amzon gift card (GC) about 2.5-3 weeks ago, which arrived yesterday. What was a bit weird was that they didn't email me that it was coming. Normally when I order a GC, it takes about 2 weeks for them to process it, and then I get an email saying it's on the way, and a few days later it arrives. That didn't happen this time. Not sure why, but all's well that ends well. tls
#740
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 25
Lol!
I ordered an Amzon gift card (GC) about 2.5-3 weeks ago, which arrived yesterday. What was a bit weird was that they didn't email me that it was coming. Normally when I order a GC, it takes about 2 weeks for them to process it, and then I get an email saying it's on the way, and a few days later it arrives. That didn't happen this time. Not sure why, but all's well that ends well. tls
I ordered an Amzon gift card (GC) about 2.5-3 weeks ago, which arrived yesterday. What was a bit weird was that they didn't email me that it was coming. Normally when I order a GC, it takes about 2 weeks for them to process it, and then I get an email saying it's on the way, and a few days later it arrives. That didn't happen this time. Not sure why, but all's well that ends well. tls
#741
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 25
I often don't qualify for surveys. Many don't ask if I am self-employed. They also assume that I have just one job/business. I do have multiple businesses and they are not similar. One big problem is that I am not of Hispanic ancestry, which a friend says in his case, makes all the difference.
The biggest problem appears to be that I live so far from normal population centers that I am insignificant. I remember a humorous issue when I lived in Georgia and was moving to Hawaii. I called the electric company and told them they need to send my final bill to my new address in Hawaii. I was told that they could not do that as they are not allowed to send mail "overseas". I tried to explain that Hawaii was in the US but they still said that because it was "overseas" I was out of luck. I even tried to explain that the same stamp that would send a letter across town also worked to Hawaii, but was still denied. I just let the Post Office forward the mail.
The biggest problem appears to be that I live so far from normal population centers that I am insignificant. I remember a humorous issue when I lived in Georgia and was moving to Hawaii. I called the electric company and told them they need to send my final bill to my new address in Hawaii. I was told that they could not do that as they are not allowed to send mail "overseas". I tried to explain that Hawaii was in the US but they still said that because it was "overseas" I was out of luck. I even tried to explain that the same stamp that would send a letter across town also worked to Hawaii, but was still denied. I just let the Post Office forward the mail.
#742
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Spring, TX
Programs: UA Silver, AA, Delta, SPG Gold, Marriott Sil., Hilton Gold, Hyatt Platinum, PC Platinum Ambassador
Posts: 285
I have such mixed bag experiences. Sometimes I receive 50-75 points for doing very little. Other times, I am kicked out for "another point earning" page and I don't receive the 10 points. Yesterday, I did a 75 point survey, the page said I qualified and to simply give them some classification info. After those questions, I was sent to a page that indicated that I had not qualified for the points. 18 minutes of time. I sent a note to MP and they responded with some gibberish about qualification and further qualification questions. Made no sense. Basically they received the whole survey without having to give up the points. But, it doesn't keep me from still trying and also using it as an alternate option for online shopping to add to point earning.
#743
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: South Bend, IN
Programs: Caesars-Diamond Hilton-Diamond IHG-Plat MGM-Gold Wyndham-Diamond Hertz-PresCircle National-Exec
Posts: 658
I have such mixed bag experiences. Sometimes I receive 50-75 points for doing very little. Other times, I am kicked out for "another point earning" page and I don't receive the 10 points. Yesterday, I did a 75 point survey, the page said I qualified and to simply give them some classification info. After those questions, I was sent to a page that indicated that I had not qualified for the points. 18 minutes of time. I sent a note to MP and they responded with some gibberish about qualification and further qualification questions. Made no sense. Basically they received the whole survey without having to give up the points. But, it doesn't keep me from still trying and also using it as an alternate option for online shopping to add to point earning.
#744
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 22
Mypoints no longer offering miles?
I have been using mypoints and saving up to redeem for United Miles. I almost have enough to redeem, but it looks like United is no longer offering miles through the site. Has anyone else noticed this? If not, what other rewards or gift cards do you think have the most value?
Thanks.
Thanks.
#745
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 10
I have been using mypoints and saving up to redeem for United Miles. I almost have enough to redeem, but it looks like United is no longer offering miles through the site. Has anyone else noticed this? If not, what other rewards or gift cards do you think have the most value?
Thanks.
Thanks.
Marlene
#746
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Norway, Maine
Programs: United Silver and HH Diamond
Posts: 1,474
The United rewards tend to disappear for a while when they "sell out". Periodically, they are taken off their website for a week or two then come back. I would email MyPoints and ask if they have permanently done away with United miles as a redemption option. They just upped the number of points required for a redemption, so it seems unlikely but you never know.
#747
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 22
The United rewards tend to disappear for a while when they "sell out". Periodically, they are taken off their website for a week or two then come back. I would email MyPoints and ask if they have permanently done away with United miles as a redemption option. They just upped the number of points required for a redemption, so it seems unlikely but you never know.
#748
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Oak Park, IL
Posts: 999
I'm a bit frustrated with the United awards. I finally saved up enough points for this a couple of months ago. The it disappeared and came back with a higher point amount. So now I've finally hit the higher point amount and it is gone again. If I ever get the United award, I am done with my points.
Deb
Deb
#749
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: JFK, DCA, BUR, YVR
Programs: AC, AS, BA, DL, HH (D), MR (T/LTP), UA (*S), UScAAre (PLT/1,87MM), WN
Posts: 5,207
I have been using mypoints and saving up to redeem for United Miles. I almost have enough to redeem, but it looks like United is no longer offering miles through the site. Has anyone else noticed this? If not, what other rewards or gift cards do you think have the most value?
Thanks.
Thanks.