E-rewards [Master Thread]
Nov 15, 2012 | 7:44 pm
#1111
Join Date: Jul 2012
Programs: Delta Gold, Alaska Gold 75K, LATAM Black
Posts: 3,393
This afternoon, I participated in an interactive 90-minute on-line focus group through e-rewards (the subject was advertising about the oil and gas industry). I am supposed to receive $35 in e-rewards credits for this session. Very interesting ..... I had not done anything similar on e-rewards. Anybody else do this?
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Nov 15, 2012 | 9:35 pm
#1112
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Chicagoland
Posts: 33
Sounds like some innovative offers lately! Yesterday I was offered $25 gc to physically go to an Ulta cosmetics store, look at two cosmetics brands' displays and report back via survey. I had to email a photo I took while there in order to get the survey.
I easily completed the process (spending too much money on makeup along the way) and qualified or the $25 in the mail. I'm assuming it will be a visa/Amex/mc gc.
I easily completed the process (spending too much money on makeup along the way) and qualified or the $25 in the mail. I'm assuming it will be a visa/Amex/mc gc.
Nov 18, 2012 | 10:01 am
#1114
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: SNA/LAX
Programs: Hertz PC, Hilton DMD, IHG Spire Amb, Bonvoy Titanium Elite & WoH Globalist
Posts: 8,132
e-Rewards Devaluation
As late as last April, the best redemption on e-Rewards was 100 points for 7K Hilton Honors points. Now, and without any warning, this award was devalued to 125 e-rewards points for 7K HH points.
Is there any better redemption on e-Rewards?
I was really looking forward to bump my HH balance to over 150K points
Is there any better redemption on e-Rewards?
I was really looking forward to bump my HH balance to over 150K points
Last edited by Kalboz; Nov 18, 2012 at 10:13 am
Nov 18, 2012 | 10:11 am
#1115
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Boston, MA (BOS)
Programs: AA PLT Pro 2MM, DL Gold, UA Silver, Marriott Titanium + LT Plat, COFC Venture X, HHonors Diamond
Posts: 5,603
I'm close to $100 for 7k HHonors. Oh well.
Nov 18, 2012 | 4:16 pm
#1116
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Posts: 2,513
I like 4,000 Priority Club points for $100, mainly because of the huge availability of Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express properties throughout the world. I find availability (and free breakfasts) to be more important that luxury.
Nov 18, 2012 | 10:56 pm
#1119
Moderator: Chase Ultimate Rewards
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: SFO
Programs: UA 2P, MR LT Plat, IHG Plat, BW Dia, HH Au, Avis PC
Posts: 5,664
There are plenty of as-good or better redemptions.
2000 Rapid Rewards points have a fixed value of just under $34.
Most other airlines will give you 2000 miles which, conservatively, would be valued at $30. Easily much more.
If you want to go through all the hoops, 3000 Iberia Avios would easily be worth $60 toward short haul US trips.
2000 Rapid Rewards points have a fixed value of just under $34.
Most other airlines will give you 2000 miles which, conservatively, would be valued at $30. Easily much more.
If you want to go through all the hoops, 3000 Iberia Avios would easily be worth $60 toward short haul US trips.
Nov 18, 2012 | 11:09 pm
#1120
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 30,342
I believe they are doing a roll out of changing the benefit level batch by batch probably depends on anniversary date of the account.
When in Sept my husband's account was still seeing the 7K for $100 offer but since his last redemption was mid July, he could not redeem again until after Mid Oct. Well, we were on a long trip to Europe and 2 cruises since end of Sept till beginning of Nov. When I checked in Nov, his redemption option has changed to the current level.
So if you want HHonor points, redeem as quickly as you can for eventually your account will see the devaluation too.
When in Sept my husband's account was still seeing the 7K for $100 offer but since his last redemption was mid July, he could not redeem again until after Mid Oct. Well, we were on a long trip to Europe and 2 cruises since end of Sept till beginning of Nov. When I checked in Nov, his redemption option has changed to the current level.
So if you want HHonor points, redeem as quickly as you can for eventually your account will see the devaluation too.
Nov 18, 2012 | 11:12 pm
#1121
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 30,342
There are plenty of as-good or better redemptions.
2000 Rapid Rewards points have a fixed value of just under $34.
Most other airlines will give you 2000 miles which, conservatively, would be valued at $30. Easily much more.
If you want to go through all the hoops, 3000 Iberia Avios would easily be worth $60 toward short haul US trips.
2000 Rapid Rewards points have a fixed value of just under $34.
Most other airlines will give you 2000 miles which, conservatively, would be valued at $30. Easily much more.
If you want to go through all the hoops, 3000 Iberia Avios would easily be worth $60 toward short haul US trips.
I am wondering the route - redeem Iberia then transfer Iberia to BA. The only obstacle is, it cannot be done with household account at BA. So one must dismantle the household account first before trying this mechanism.
Nov 18, 2012 | 11:21 pm
#1122
Moderator: Chase Ultimate Rewards
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: SFO
Programs: UA 2P, MR LT Plat, IHG Plat, BW Dia, HH Au, Avis PC
Posts: 5,664
Hasn't been worth it to me yet but it's on my list to try out someday. I hear you have to have both accounts open 90 days before you can do the transfer.
Nov 19, 2012 | 1:53 am
#1123
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: CNF
Programs: Priority Club, TAM Fidelidade, BAEC, Marriott Rewards
Posts: 2,205
It can be done via an avios.com account. The physical address in the UK does not to be real. But you have to wait 90 days after opening your IB account.
Nov 19, 2012 | 5:17 am
#1124
Suspended
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: USA
Programs: All major programs
Posts: 1,403
Nov 19, 2012 | 9:27 pm
#1125
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 30,342
I understand the rule of 90 days existence before transfer.