topic Re: Are "Points Only" Gift Cards Gone Forever? in Redemption

Re: Are "Points Only" Gift Cards Gone Forever?

mi4090 — Tue, 12 Nov 2019 14:43:27 GMT

Absolutely, "Points Only" gift cards of value that members want !!!

@mi4090

Re: Are "Points Only" Gift Cards Gone Forever?

mi4090 — Fri, 13 Dec 2019 17:07:05 GMT

Bumping this back up for responses from Management on replies to this thread.

@mi4090

Re: Are "Points Only" Gift Cards Gone Forever?

mi4090 — Thu, 19 Dec 2019 08:23:50 GMT

@AARPTeri

What has happened to my original post for this topic with hundreds of views, kudos and post from members?

If you are moving things from old General community to new General community why would you lock the original and place this post with no replies. This is very unfair, what is AARP hiding, we know it's what members want, Right?

AARP Rewards is offering a terrible experience for tenured members.

Please unlock and move my original post to the new General community, as a Community Manager has posted that Rewards is removing post that aren't revelant. Post must be revelant you kept this one and locked the original.

@mi4090

Re: Are "Points Only" Gift Cards Gone Forever?

mi4090 — Thu, 19 Dec 2019 08:42:38 GMT

Community Managers,

We want $25+ "Points Only" gift cards for national restaurants (not UNO, CERO or Tim Horton which isn't in the South or on the West coast), national gasoline cards, Wal-Mart cards, Target cards, national Grocery chains,Pharmacy cards.

Having to start over, because AARP Rewards is trying to silence what their paying members want for Points Only cards.

What would you like to see as a paying member for Points Only cards and at what value?

Have a Blessed Day,

Marylin

Re: Are "Points Only" Gift Cards Gone Forever?

mi4090 — Fri, 20 Dec 2019 09:37:38 GMT

Bumping up for viewing by Management while deciding what to add to New and upcoming Points Only category.

Have a Blessed Day

Marylin

Re: Are "Points Only" Gift Cards Gone Forever?

kuonothome — Fri, 20 Dec 2019 23:11:20 GMT

4 new e-giftcards (amazon, barnes and noble, zappos, and rei) are available today. It makes you wonder if more are to come this month. Get it now or wait since everyone can only redeem 3 times per month...

Re: Are "Points Only" Gift Cards Gone Forever?

mi4090 — Sat, 21 Dec 2019 07:57:51 GMT

@kuonothome

I've done my Amazon shopping with cards from other sites that value $10, 15 & $25 for taking surveys, no pets to feed, Barnes & Noble & REI needs to be valued higher for Points redeemed.

I'm waiting for the daily updates😉

Have a Blessed Day

Marylin

Re: Are "Points Only" Gift Cards Gone Forever?

valeriov52121 — Sat, 21 Dec 2019 18:25:18 GMT

I think the problem is the 3 times per month redeem limit..... WHY ?

Maybe it will be fair 2 or 3 DAILY limit not monthly !!!!!!!!!!!!

By now all the " Points Hunters " like me have accumulated probably 500 K + Points , so why not give us " Points Warriors " more opportunities to use them.....

I personally already used my 3 redeem limit for december , i entered almost every sweepstakes , i try the daily wins plus i donate to the foundation the maximum allowed and i still have more than 600K points.

Happy Holidays to everybody !!!!!!!!!!!!

Re: Are "Points Only" Gift Cards Gone Forever?

AristotleOfGreece — Sun, 22 Dec 2019 05:35:04 GMT

@valeriov52121 wrote:
I think the problem is the 3 times per month redeem limit..... WHY ?
Maybe it will be fair 2 or 3 DAILY limit not monthly !!!!!!!!!!!!
By now all the " Points Hunters " like me have accumulated probably 500 K + Points , so why not give us " Points Warriors " more opportunities to use them.....
I personally already used my 3 redeem limit for december , i entered almost every sweepstakes , i try the daily wins plus i donate to the foundation the maximum allowed and i still have more than 600K points.
Happy Holidays to everybody !!!!!!!!!!!!

Lets remember AARP isn't a grab bag website or a giveaway site. They are a non-profit ogranization. If we allowed people to redeem 2-3 daily, people would be making serious money. I think the 3 redemptions per month is fair, it gives everyone a chance to get something.

I would love to redeem 5-6 $25 gift cards monthly... trust me.

Re: Are "Points Only" Gift Cards Gone Forever?

mi4090 — Thu, 26 Dec 2019 08:42:19 GMT

Hello @valeriov52121

I'd be OK with (3) monthly limit if the Points Only Cards are valued at $25+ and, are cards everyone can use; but the $5 cards shouldn't have a limit. You can't get much today for $5.

Congrats on donating the max to the Foundation.

Happy Holidays,

Marylin

Re: Are "Points Only" Gift Cards Gone Forever?

mi4090 — Sun, 22 Dec 2019 12:15:40 GMT

Hello @AristotleOfGreece

I'd love to get 5 or 6 Points Only gift cards daily valued at $25+ too. But I'll settle for the (3) monthly limit if everyone can use the card and it's valued at more than $5.

Happy Holidays,

Marylin

Re: Are "Points Only" Gift Cards Gone Forever?

mi4090 — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 09:03:59 GMT

Hello Community Warriors

I think everyone should have an opportunity to use their points for the "Points Only" deals , not just the members in the eastern part of country (i.e. UNO & Tim Horton's)😠😢😡😠

AARP Rewards stop the favoritism!!! Use only national deals that everyone can benefit from.

Have a Blessed Day

Marylin

Re: Are "Points Only" Gift Cards Gone Forever?

mi4090 — Tue, 09 Jun 2020 13:00:44 GMT

Hello Rewards Warriors

Is anyone interested in seeing "points only" gift cards valued for more than $5 on daily deals?

What happened to the $10 gas cards? Can we get some $10+ Amazon cards for points only? What about the Google Home Mini?

What would you like to see in the catalog? Let's help with them with suggestions from their valued customers😊

Have a Blessed & Safe Day

Marylin

Re: Are "Points Only" Gift Cards Gone Forever?

JoLo49 — Wed, 10 Jun 2020 18:51:22 GMT

Today (6/10/2020) the Instant Daily Win link is not working. I hope the "points only" cards aren't gone forever and it's just a glitch on my end.

Re: Are "Points Only" Gift Cards Gone Forever?

andrewtoo — Wed, 10 Jun 2020 20:37:40 GMT

@mi4090

I hope to be supportive of the program (mostly) when I post, even if I am sharing something that I see as a glitch or a problem. There is always room for improvement. My idea of improvement may be different than other members and that's cool. However, that said, I agree with you Marylin, it would be an improvement to offer a larger dollar amount on the largest national retailers. A $10 minimum would be a wonderful start. I can't remember the last time I saw a $10 or more Walmart Points Only offering. Amazon is another example that would be improved with a minimum of a $10 card for points.

Kroger, and Kroger owned stores make up the largest grocery chain and I've seen nothing for them, while we are deluged with Safeway and Associates offerings. From a quick search, Kroger owns the following grocery stores: "Kroger, Ralphs, Dillons, Smith's, King Soopers, Fry's, QFC, City Market, Owen's, Jay C, Pay Less, Baker's, Gerbes, Harris Teeter, Pick 'n Save, Copps, Metro Market, Mariano's..." Adding Kroger gift cards would be nice.

A return of the $10 Shell card would be sweet. I commented on that offering how much I liked it within the first month that AARP Reward began last year.

Oh, the Extra Credit program was a total dud, again, this month!

Thanks

Re: Are "Points Only" Gift Cards Gone Forever?

rednexsrus — Fri, 12 Jun 2020 11:03:25 GMT

Whoa! Scary for sure. What has it been 2-3 days now that they are “clearing up a few things” looks like it has become a whole lot of things. After all they aren’t the sharpest tool in the shed. If BETA cain’t be fixed and Transaction History what chance do we have that we will see an improvement in the points only rewards cards ? I am afraid when the catalog goes back on line we will continue to see $5 deals for $4 and more UNO, and Safeway Cards. Why don’t they offer higher value cards more often ?

Does anyone know how AARP REWARDS obtains these retailers gift cards ?

Do they recruit retailers and get them donated or are they purchased. Very strange we don’t see Shell, Marathon, Walmart, Kroger, and other major retailers any more.

They give us the opportunity to earn and accumulate reward points and them throw up all kinds of roadblocks to prevent us from redeeming them. So 😞 😞

just saying

Re: Are "Points Only" Gift Cards Gone Forever?

mi4090 — Fri, 12 Jun 2020 21:40:57 GMT

Hello @JoLo49

What do you want to see offered, any good suggestions😊?

Have a Blessed Day

Marylin

Re: Are "Points Only" Gift Cards Gone Forever?

mi4090 — Fri, 12 Jun 2020 22:09:18 GMT

Hello @andrewtoo & @rednexsrus

Andrew & Lucy looks like we didn't get anything useful after the catalog update😢

Andrew, none of those Kroger chains in my area, but Kroger is here😊

Could we get a break during the pandemic with some $10+ Gas, Kroger, Wal-Mart and Amazon cards for "Points Only" Management😊

Have a Blessed Day

Marylin

Re: Are "Points Only" Gift Cards Gone Forever?

rednexsrus — Sat, 13 Jun 2020 07:02:02 GMT

@mi4090 @andrewtoo

What did I tell you ? The Rewards Catalog Maintenance ruse was just another opportunity for them to throw up another significant roadblock to prevent its members from benefiting and enjoying this program. Now they have removed the Daily Instant Win with no attempt at giving us any explanation whatsoever. They got away with it, with the Weekly Instant Win, now this. They don't listen to any of our suggestions or concerns. Sad to say but there is really not much we can do about it. I sincerely believe the Rewards Program is on its way out. So Sad 😞 😞

Just Saying

Re: Are "Points Only" Gift Cards Gone Forever?

andrewtoo — Sat, 13 Jun 2020 19:46:57 GMT

@rednexsrus

I thought the Daily Instant Win had possibly been cancelled, like the Weekly Instant Win had withdrawn, without explanation, as you said. I remember when Marylin, @mi4090, won the Weekly twice, so I knew she was sorry to see it go.

But, today the added a Bed Bath and Beyond card that I was able to enter from the official rules, without using points. I'm glad to see it working again.

Have a great weekend!