SWAGBUCKS getting lame
Jun 17, 2009, 7:21 am
#16
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I wouldn't worry (yet). I'd give them about two weeks.
Hmm, where could I find such a website? 
Mike
- Create a website with content very useful to a large number of people.
- Maintain that website for years, keeping it up to date at all times, thus gaining a large and loyal readership.
- Post the Swagbucks program on that website with full description and suggestions on how to best use it, along with your referral code, of course.
Mike
Jun 19, 2009, 5:33 pm
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Jul 2, 2009, 6:25 am
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Good news and bad news:
SB has just introduced a $5 paypal prize. The downside is that it is charging 80 SB, which makes the redemption ratio significantly worse than the gift cards.
Mike
SB has just introduced a $5 paypal prize. The downside is that it is charging 80 SB, which makes the redemption ratio significantly worse than the gift cards.
Mike
Jul 2, 2009, 6:55 am
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I've been waiting now DAYS For my new Amazon gift cards I cashed in for....DAYS now...I emailed and they said that they are behind...not a good sign...
Jul 8, 2009, 5:37 pm
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Actually, Swagbucks seems to be running a "Summer Special" on redemptions for airmiles for both Delta and USAirways. Current redemption rates are as follows:
Delta - 2000 airmiles - 845 Swagbucks
4000 airmiles - 1690 Swagbucks
6000 airmiles - 2535 Swagbucks
10000 airmiles - 4220 Swagbucks
USAir - 1500 airmiles - 1035 Swagbucks
3500 airmiles - 1800 Swagbucks
6500 airmiles - 2950 Swagbucks
9500 airmiles - 4095 Swagbucks
I believe these are cheaper redemption rates than previously existed, although I don't remember the exact previous rates. Did anyone have a screenshot saved of the previous redemption rates?
Hopefully the AA miles will again be available after the "Summer Special" is over.
Delta - 2000 airmiles - 845 Swagbucks
4000 airmiles - 1690 Swagbucks
6000 airmiles - 2535 Swagbucks
10000 airmiles - 4220 Swagbucks
USAir - 1500 airmiles - 1035 Swagbucks
3500 airmiles - 1800 Swagbucks
6500 airmiles - 2950 Swagbucks
9500 airmiles - 4095 Swagbucks
I believe these are cheaper redemption rates than previously existed, although I don't remember the exact previous rates. Did anyone have a screenshot saved of the previous redemption rates?
Hopefully the AA miles will again be available after the "Summer Special" is over.
Jul 9, 2009, 3:31 pm
#23
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Special on Restaurant.com Gift Cards
Swagbucks is running a special on Restaurant.com Gift Cards today. I don't know how long it will run, but you can get a $25 gift card for 45 Swagbucks. The normal redemption rate is 185 SB for the card, so this seems to me to be a real value. I was able to order 2 of these today, and will in turn spend $10 off the card for a $25 gift certificate at a local restaurant. For 90 Swagbucks I will get $125 off $250 in food purchases.
Jul 10, 2009, 3:26 am
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I signed up for my Alaska miles... a few weeks later they were gone 
I have about 223 SB currently (never spent any yet)... about 100 thru referrals (FT conga) but still its sub optimal...
pgary it seems is the FT SB king ^^^
I have about 223 SB currently (never spent any yet)... about 100 thru referrals (FT conga) but still its sub optimal...
pgary it seems is the FT SB king ^^^
Jul 10, 2009, 4:53 am
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I am wondering if the other miles will be back after their "summer special" on miles is over.
Jul 13, 2009, 6:22 pm
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I'm impressed by your 100. I've gotten exactly 4 but someone kept claiming they were skipped, and was picked up shortly thereafter by another FT, so I think the conga got severed at that point. At least who ever was following me has gotten something from the deal.
Jul 29, 2009, 11:05 am
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Special Redemption Option for $10 Mastercard
Swagbucks is running a special (at least it's there today) on the $10 Debit Mastercard redemption. It's 135 Swagbucks for the card. It says there are only 1000 available, but doesn't say how many (if any) are still left. If you really don't know what you want or like what's available, this seems like a decent alternative.
Jul 30, 2009, 7:33 am
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Swagbucks is running a special (at least it's there today) on the $10 Debit Mastercard redemption. It's 135 Swagbucks for the card. It says there are only 1000 available, but doesn't say how many (if any) are still left. If you really don't know what you want or like what's available, this seems like a decent alternative.
Mike