Here and there, we are seeing gift cards being offered for points only.
Recently, I redeemed 62,000 points for a $25 Bloomin' Brands eGift card and 42,500 points, each, for two more at $20 value, or $65 in eGift cards for points only. The cards can be used at Outback Steakhouse, among others.
My wife and I have watched Live PD almost every Friday and Saturday evening for most of the time they have been on the air, and we have played Live PD Bingo for those dates.
Since COPS announced their discontinuation of broadcasting and Live PD followed suit last week, Angie and I decided we'd treat ourselves to some Outback take-out and watch a movie of mutual interest on Friday evening.
Instead of watching Live PD, we watched Mary Poppins. Both of us noticed scenes we hadn't remembered from seeing the show before. But, I digress.
I called ahead to order our take-out options - they suggest to call 20 minutes ahead - and then I drove the 5 miles to pick up our order.
Angie and I both ordered the 22 oz. bone-in ribeye steak and the baked potato and baked sweet potato as sides for both of us.
With the further 10 percent discount for AARP membership, our combined order came to less than $60, so I gave the young lady the three eGift cards I mentioned above and also pulled the eight $1 bills I had in my wallet to add for the tip when she carried the order from the restaurant to my parked car in the order pick-up designated spot.
It was a smooth operation for my wife and me. She and I had our dinner for $8 out of pocket, thanks to the eGift cards from AARP Rewards.
I also bought a $50 eGift card for $45 from AARP Rewards. She and I are holding onto that for another "not anytime soon" trip to Outback, so it can be another special event for us.
NOTICE: If you win or order any eGift cards, be sure to check your e-mail closely. You will get an e-mail, not a plastic card in the mail. That e-mail will have a link to see and print the card codes. Another way of delivery might be provided, so be aware of these things.
Stay well, and enjoy!