E-Rewards Dilema
#1
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I currently have about 75 Dollars in E-Rewards I have been invited to partcipate in a online chat session tonight for an additional $100 in E-Rewards Dollars, I also get about $10 in surveys a week on average, not to mention the normal e-rewards offers. My problem is spending all these "rewards" the Hilton offer is the only one that is really worthwhile to me, I don't fly enough nor do I fly AA, and I don't even really rent movies. What I am asking is if you were in my shoes would you spend an hour and a half tonight talking about "Business Technology"? Do you think that E-Rewards will offer better redemption options in the future?I'm not too worried about my dollars expiring because I am what they consider an elite member, so they roll them over for me usually.
#2
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I use E-rewards only for Hilton. They have been sending me quite a few high dollar offers, and I find myself with over $130 after redeeming for $25 FTD certificate. I can redeem for HH again this month, and still, I'm stuck with too many points.
So, unless you think you're going to be ordering flowers, I wouldn't waste my time getting another $100.
I did trade someone the blockbuster certificate here in CC once.
So, unless you think you're going to be ordering flowers, I wouldn't waste my time getting another $100.
I did trade someone the blockbuster certificate here in CC once.
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Originally Posted by Mary2e
I did trade someone the blockbuster certificate here in CC once.
#5
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Aww...I'm jealous. I get only about $4 total in e-rewards a week (around one email a day, if that).
But if you're not going to spend your reward, why waste your time?
But if you're not going to spend your reward, why waste your time?
#6
Join Date: Jul 2004
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Originally Posted by gradvmedusa
I currently have about 75 Dollars in E-Rewards I have been invited to partcipate in a online chat session tonight for an additional $100 in E-Rewards Dollars, I also get about $10 in surveys a week on average, not to mention the normal e-rewards offers. My problem is spending all these "rewards" the Hilton offer is the only one that is really worthwhile to me, I don't fly enough nor do I fly AA, and I don't even really rent movies. What I am asking is if you were in my shoes would you spend an hour and a half tonight talking about "Business Technology"? Do you think that E-Rewards will offer better redemption options in the future?I'm not too worried about my dollars expiring because I am what they consider an elite member, so they roll them over for me usually.

#7


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yeah, ereward rewards SUCK, it's limitations are just frustrating and make me not want to waste my time....
#8
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Originally Posted by gradvmedusa
I currently have about 75 Dollars in E-Rewards I have been invited to partcipate in a online chat session tonight for an additional $100 in E-Rewards Dollars, I also get about $10 in surveys a week on average, not to mention the normal e-rewards offers. My problem is spending all these "rewards" the Hilton offer is the only one that is really worthwhile to me, I don't fly enough nor do I fly AA, and I don't even really rent movies. What I am asking is if you were in my shoes would you spend an hour and a half tonight talking about "Business Technology"? Do you think that E-Rewards will offer better redemption options in the future?I'm not too worried about my dollars expiring because I am what they consider an elite member, so they roll them over for me usually.

#9
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Very cheap participation
I too was invited but declined. I only redeem HH points so $100 is 6000 pts (over two redemptions) redeemable for 20% of a 30000 points per night hotel say around $40. That is not enough for 90 minutes of my time. I am paid at least $100 for particpation in IT specific surveys lasting 30 minutes.
#10

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I was also "selected" and declined. I have been getting some really high offers lately ($50-$100), but they involve phone surveys/on-line chats. If it takes longer then five minutes or involves being contacted/interacting with others, than it is not worth it. Add me to the list of those that only redeem for the blockbuster award and the Hilton points.
#11
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Originally Posted by Points Scrounger
Funny -- my E-rewards Blockbuster certs are specifically non-transferable.
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Originally Posted by J0HN
I was also "selected" and declined. I have been getting some really high offers lately ($50-$100), but they involve phone surveys/on-line chats. If it takes longer then five minutes or involves being contacted/interacting with others, than it is not worth it. Add me to the list of those that only redeem for the blockbuster award and the Hilton points.
#13




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I normally go for the 3000 Hilton Points, but I've currently got $75 in my account and I can't spend it fast enough on the Hilton points, as it only allows a withdrawl every three months. They have that new electronics store--anyone try that yet?
Timothy
Timothy
#14
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Originally Posted by Mikey
Does anyone know if we can get more than one $25 FTD cert a year?
No go - it's once per year only.
Another "offer" that ends up not being worth very much. It seems the only rewards that you can redeem are the most useless ones - such as e-bags & Hertz.
Anyway, I'm at $75 after redeeming for HH this week and FTD last month, I'm not going to answer any more surveys until I can redeem for something worthwhile again.
#15




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What are your profiles that you're getting so many e-reward opportunities? I get about 2 emails a month, both for about 50 cents. I'd love to have your problems. tls


