topic Re: August 2024 Extra Regret-it in Redemption

August 2024 Extra Regret-it

andrewtoo — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 04:17:20 GMT

It is not working. So, I guess, it's Up and Running, huh?!?

Enjoy Folks!

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shamit — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 04:23:31 GMT

I am getting the same thing, but somehow my husband was able to redeem for the Amazon card.

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andrewtoo — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 04:23:31 GMT

Just more issues, I'm posting what I see because I am stuck

and it gives me something to do while I wait.

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andrewtoo — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 04:26:30 GMT

What I am I complaining about, it's still JULY?

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RenateW69623 — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 04:31:10 GMT

As usual, I expect the system is overwhelmed with people trying to get these, so it's probably hit or miss if you can get it to work. For me right now, it's also not working.

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andrewtoo — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 04:34:48 GMT

I keep checking my transaction history to "confirm" my points redemption, but, no luck so far. However, I'm excited!

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shamit — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 04:35:52 GMT

Well things have even got worse for me. It now tells me I have 0 points when I have over 1 million. So I have to now start earning points all over again. I will not be able to redeem for this card. It tells me I am 20000 point shy of being able to redeem. This is the worst it has ever been. Time for the Federal Trade Commission.

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RenateW69623 — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 04:41:38 GMT

After multiple tries for the Barnes and Noble GC, I got the "limit to 1" message, so refreshed and saw the points deducted, and then actually got the email. Not sure if it is worth all of the hassle though 🙄

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a170938b — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 04:52:02 GMT

Just the usual cluster**bleep** that we have been trained to exoect from AARP Rewards.

Nothing new there.

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shamit — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 04:54:05 GMT

And the hits keep coming. It also won't let me do anything. Can't earn points. It keeps sending me to log in. Which I must be or I wouldn't be able to post here.

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andrewtoo — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 04:56:27 GMT

@RenateW69623

Yes, I agree that the problem is because many, many members are using the system at the same time without corresponding action to handle the traffic. What I think is laughable, is that the IT experts wouldn't be ready for this demand and get short term extra resources for this monthly promotion. It is not a "surprise" hike in traffic considering that it is monthly and at the time each month, actually starting the same second each month.

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a170938b — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 04:57:55 GMT

Instead of bleeping my very descriptive, frank, and applicable word, would you mind work on fixing the problems that we encountering all the time without relief and without help from your sadly incompetent organization? It would be a better use of your time!!!!

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shamit — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 05:05:40 GMT

Now I am am getting the 504 Gateway Time-out. What is next?

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BeachGirl23 — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 05:07:43 GMT

WHY can't the rewards program get it's act together??? It is now 1:03 AM EST and I cannot get a reward that I did the tasks for. Yes, it is the Amazon reward. Either it says, they are experiencing technical difficulties OR there is a limit of one per user. I NEVER EVEN GOT ONE!! It's not like they don't do this EVERY month. Oh, wait.

It's bad enough that I had to do the tasks 3-4 times just to get to the point of selecting a reward because of their 'technical difficulties'. Then to spit in my face and not give me the reward is just hateful.

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RenateW69623 — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 05:12:18 GMT

Ha, maybe the system finally crashed. I was just doing the Instant Wins and also am now getting the 504 Gateway Time-out message. Guess this means it's time to go to bed.

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shamit — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 05:13:52 GMT

It looks like it is now working after the 504 Gateway Time-Out.

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RenateW69623 — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 05:15:21 GMT

Were the points deducted from your account? I also had to try multiple times because I kept getting error messages, and then finally got the "Limit to 1" message. When I did a refresh, the points showed as deducted, and a few minutes later I got the reward email.

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shamit — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 05:22:20 GMT

Oops!!! Looks like I got lucky to get my card. It is giving me the Gateway Time-out again.

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KellytheBelly — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 06:12:05 GMT

SOLD OUT

Amazon.com Gift Card

Members Only

20,000 Points

$5 Value

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andrewtoo — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 06:32:59 GMT

I'm glad I started at midnight...I finally got a confirmation email for the Amazon redemption.

Sorry if anybody didn't get the gift card that they wanted because of lack of planning on the part of the Rewards program. I try to only grip and complain when it is helpful and/or I'm completely "fed up"[angry about (something that has continued for a long time)] with a Rewards issue. Tonight, it's fed up. Otherwise I'm a fan of the program.

I think I'm going to "time out" for the night now.