E-rewards [Master Thread]
Feb 7, 2014 | 3:57 pm
#1487
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Florida
Posts: 2,872
As has been discussed upthread, if you email E-Rewards with the survey number and tell them what happened, they will credit you with the full amount. They have done it for me several times.
Feb 7, 2014 | 11:17 pm
#1488
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 100
How much time do you spend on those surveys? I went through about 4 of them yesterday with pretty thorough questions which I answered. When I got to the end, I "didn't qualify." Of course, they already extracted a bunch of useful data from my responses.
I'm pretty much not going to waste any more time with Opinion Miles. At least E-rewards disqualifies you pretty quickly.
I'm pretty much not going to waste any more time with Opinion Miles. At least E-rewards disqualifies you pretty quickly.
Funny is that am unemployed, so I had more time to devote to surveys. So which came first? The unemployed guy with spare time who founds surveys to keep occupied, or the employee who was so wrapped up in surveys and the points game he didn't complete his work and was let go?
Feb 8, 2014 | 4:25 am
#1489
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: CNF
Programs: Priority Club, TAM Fidelidade, BAEC, Marriott Rewards
Posts: 2,205
Sometimes a late disqualification has a reason. There are controller questions, which you must read carefully and give a specific answer. If not, it shows you don't pay attention and get disqualified, even if it is 10 minutes into the survey. I've seen these a lot of times.
Feb 8, 2014 | 10:59 am
#1490
Join Date: Jul 2012
Programs: Delta Gold, Alaska Gold 75K, LATAM Black
Posts: 3,393
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mary2e
How much time do you spend on those surveys? I went through about 4 of them yesterday with pretty thorough questions which I answered. When I got to the end, I "didn't qualify." Of course, they already extracted a bunch of useful data from my responses.
I'm pretty much not going to waste any more time with Opinion Miles. At least E-rewards disqualifies you pretty quickly.
+1 I refuse to spend any length of time on Opinion Miles. Not only do you get dumped out after filling out a lengthy survey, the mileage award is terrible! 50 miles for 20 minutes!??! C'mon. At least with eRewards I feel I am earning real rewards. At Christmas 2012, my DW and I decided that we would buy a Wii for our kids for 2013 Christmas (yes - this is a 2014 post and yes, I am a bit behind the times , but kids are 2 and 5 and it works fine for them and great for my wallet). I already had a couple GameStop gift certificates from redemption ($25 gc for "e$" 75). I hit the ground running and did so hard. Between our two accounts, over 12 months, we amassed more than $150 in GameStop gc. So with that we got everything: the console, spare controllers, games, zappergun, more games, etc. and I didn't have to pay a penny! This was the perfect year, too, as I am unemployed and Christmas was tight as we were.
Funny is that am unemployed, so I had more time to devote to surveys. So which came first? The unemployed guy with spare time who founds surveys to keep occupied, or the employee who was so wrapped up in surveys and the points game he didn't complete his work and was let go?
Originally Posted by Mary2e
How much time do you spend on those surveys? I went through about 4 of them yesterday with pretty thorough questions which I answered. When I got to the end, I "didn't qualify." Of course, they already extracted a bunch of useful data from my responses.
I'm pretty much not going to waste any more time with Opinion Miles. At least E-rewards disqualifies you pretty quickly.
+1 I refuse to spend any length of time on Opinion Miles. Not only do you get dumped out after filling out a lengthy survey, the mileage award is terrible! 50 miles for 20 minutes!??! C'mon. At least with eRewards I feel I am earning real rewards. At Christmas 2012, my DW and I decided that we would buy a Wii for our kids for 2013 Christmas (yes - this is a 2014 post and yes, I am a bit behind the times , but kids are 2 and 5 and it works fine for them and great for my wallet). I already had a couple GameStop gift certificates from redemption ($25 gc for "e$" 75). I hit the ground running and did so hard. Between our two accounts, over 12 months, we amassed more than $150 in GameStop gc. So with that we got everything: the console, spare controllers, games, zappergun, more games, etc. and I didn't have to pay a penny! This was the perfect year, too, as I am unemployed and Christmas was tight as we were.
Funny is that am unemployed, so I had more time to devote to surveys. So which came first? The unemployed guy with spare time who founds surveys to keep occupied, or the employee who was so wrapped up in surveys and the points game he didn't complete his work and was let go?
I do however like opinion miles club and erewards equally as much. Both great mile builders
Feb 10, 2014 | 5:29 am
#1491
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2005
Programs: ua mm, aa plat, starriott LTPP, ihg plat, hh gold.
Posts: 13,058
sorry for this late response, but i've redeemed for starbucks twice as well, and both times had the card within about two weeks.
Feb 10, 2014 | 5:42 am
#1492
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Miami, FL
Programs: UA 1MM, AA Plat, Marriott LT Titanium, Hyatt Glob, IHG ♢ Amb, Hilton ♢, Hertz Pres
Posts: 6,174
I agree Opinion Miles is too low to bother, except for in a few instances:
1- If you need to keep your miles active to not lose them - this is a good way to do it.
2- If you need a very small # to go into the next thousand (e.g., 79,960) and want to get over 80,000 so you can redeem for a free one way 1st class flight.
I recently used them for #2, which saved me a few bucks (otherwise I would've had to buy miles).
1- If you need to keep your miles active to not lose them - this is a good way to do it.
2- If you need a very small # to go into the next thousand (e.g., 79,960) and want to get over 80,000 so you can redeem for a free one way 1st class flight.
I recently used them for #2, which saved me a few bucks (otherwise I would've had to buy miles).
Feb 14, 2014 | 11:10 am
#1493
Join Date: Aug 2006
Programs: UA,AA,DL
Posts: 123
I agree Opinion Miles is too low to bother, except for in a few instances:
1- If you need to keep your miles active to not lose them - this is a good way to do it.
2- If you need a very small # to go into the next thousand (e.g., 79,960) and want to get over 80,000 so you can redeem for a free one way 1st class flight.
I recently used them for #2, which saved me a few bucks (otherwise I would've had to buy miles).
1- If you need to keep your miles active to not lose them - this is a good way to do it.
2- If you need a very small # to go into the next thousand (e.g., 79,960) and want to get over 80,000 so you can redeem for a free one way 1st class flight.
I recently used them for #2, which saved me a few bucks (otherwise I would've had to buy miles).
Of course higher flyers can do this just with the bonus miles from the latest credit card offer. I use a debit card and pay no blood to big banks or other corporations, just fly around the world on their dime.
Feb 14, 2014 | 1:50 pm
#1494
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Rochester, MN
Programs: UA Silver, Hilton HHonors Diamond, IHG Plat
Posts: 2,499
For redemption toward hotel reward points....
Which hotel rewards programs have the quickest deposit of points to account?
I know for a fact Hilton HHonors is an instant deposit once e-Rewards are cashed in.
I also know IHG takes 3-4 weeks or more to deposit points.
Maybe I should go for Hertz points instead???
Which hotel rewards programs have the quickest deposit of points to account?
I know for a fact Hilton HHonors is an instant deposit once e-Rewards are cashed in.
I also know IHG takes 3-4 weeks or more to deposit points.
Maybe I should go for Hertz points instead???
Feb 14, 2014 | 2:26 pm
#1495
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Intermountain West
Programs: Too many to list
Posts: 12,743
For redemption toward hotel reward points....
Which hotel rewards programs have the quickest deposit of points to account?
I know for a fact Hilton HHonors is an instant deposit once e-Rewards are cashed in.
I also know IHG takes 3-4 weeks or more to deposit points.
Maybe I should go for Hertz points instead???
Which hotel rewards programs have the quickest deposit of points to account?
I know for a fact Hilton HHonors is an instant deposit once e-Rewards are cashed in.
I also know IHG takes 3-4 weeks or more to deposit points.
Maybe I should go for Hertz points instead???
Feb 15, 2014 | 1:57 pm
#1497
Suspended
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: USA
Programs: All major programs
Posts: 1,403
I have 2 USA based e-rewards (ER) accounts -
These are Gone!
- with ALL airlines and HH ($100/7 K) redemption options
- with ALL airlines and ALL hotel redemption options
These are Gone!
Last edited by gv111; Feb 16, 2014 at 3:15 pm
Feb 15, 2014 | 2:59 pm
#1498
Join Date: Jul 2012
Programs: Delta Gold, Alaska Gold 75K, LATAM Black
Posts: 3,393
I have 2 USA based e-rewards (ER) accounts -with ALL airlines and HH ($100/7 K) redemption options
with ALL airlines and ALL hotel redemption options
I don't need these anymore and am looking for someone to takeover them. I don't need anything in return. Preference given to someone I know. Pls PM me if it might be useful to u. Thanks.
with ALL airlines and ALL hotel redemption options
I don't need these anymore and am looking for someone to takeover them. I don't need anything in return. Preference given to someone I know. Pls PM me if it might be useful to u. Thanks.
Feb 16, 2014 | 12:09 am
#1499
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: OAK/SFO
Programs: UA, AA peon
Posts: 152
For redemption toward hotel reward points....
Which hotel rewards programs have the quickest deposit of points to account?
I know for a fact Hilton HHonors is an instant deposit once e-Rewards are cashed in.
I also know IHG takes 3-4 weeks or more to deposit points.
Maybe I should go for Hertz points instead???
Which hotel rewards programs have the quickest deposit of points to account?
I know for a fact Hilton HHonors is an instant deposit once e-Rewards are cashed in.
I also know IHG takes 3-4 weeks or more to deposit points.
Maybe I should go for Hertz points instead???
Feb 16, 2014 | 10:02 am
#1500
Join Date: Jul 2012
Programs: Delta Gold, Alaska Gold 75K, LATAM Black
Posts: 3,393
For redemption toward hotel reward points....
Which hotel rewards programs have the quickest deposit of points to account?
I know for a fact Hilton HHonors is an instant deposit once e-Rewards are cashed in.
I also know IHG takes 3-4 weeks or more to deposit points.
Maybe I should go for Hertz points instead???
Which hotel rewards programs have the quickest deposit of points to account?
I know for a fact Hilton HHonors is an instant deposit once e-Rewards are cashed in.
I also know IHG takes 3-4 weeks or more to deposit points.
Maybe I should go for Hertz points instead???
