Rewards Catalog are a Blessing!

[cd4482]

Thanks Aarp! 

I've managed to obtain items that I wouldn't normally be able to afford due to your rewards program.

Thanks so much, I really, really, really appreciate it!

[TheTam]

I actually came on here to express the same sentiments and found this post.😊 I am thankful that AARP gives us the opportunity to win/purchase with points gift cards that allow us to have a special treat. My husband & I were members long before we discovered the Rewards program so I am happy for the added benefit. 

Someone below mentioned that the Rewards program is largely open to non-members. That seems like a missed marketing opportunity for AARP. I would limit most if not all of the rewards to paying members. After all, it is labeled as a “reward”, so what would non-members being rewarded for?🤔  It is a little disappointing to think that non-seniors could be gobbling up items that they can easily afford as opposed to those of us on fixed income. If limited to members-only I think many senior outsiders would join the program (a win for AARP) and if they don’t, there would be more rewards to go around for paid members (a win for us). Just my 2 cents on that.😊 Either way, I’m very thankful for the program & hope it continues. 

[rednexsrus]

@TheTam 

You are spot on with your comments. I don't know about you or other members but with a fixed income and little left after monthly expenses I am not about to pay $4 for a $5 card. AARP just doesn't understand the very people ( SENIORS ) it claims it's supporting. We need just a few more POINTS ONLY eCARDS 

Just Saying 

[MemberS2006]

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[AARPMarilynC]

@MemberS2006   Comments like yours make our day!  I'm glad you are enjoying your membership and Rewards!

[rednexsrus]

What planet did you just arrive from ? Stick around and you will see how foolish your statement is. It’s time for a come to Jesus moment.
Just Saying

[andrewtoo]

@rednexsrus 

I am definitely not happy with the coming rolling cancellation of points and the current state of the catalog since the announcement.  I'm hoping for better opportunities, but, I will not remain silent about my concerns because AARP annual dues are low, @MemberS2006.  Actually, it matters little if you are an AARP member or not...you can join AARP Rewards and redeem points on most items in the catalog, enter sweeps, scramble for the Daily Deal, buy many of the reduced price gift cards.  Non-members can earn 5,000 points per day, plenty of points I would say. Membership dues have little to do with the coming rolling cancellation of points and the current lack of cool deals in the catalog.

[MemberS2006]

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[HokiePoq]

@MemberS2006  @andrewtoo    You are both right.   Getting any extra benefits is great.   Having way less than in the old program is not.   

However, this morning I got the $35 P.F. Chang card.   Only once in the old program (at the end) did I get a card worth more than that....a $50 Bed Bath and Beyond card.  Never won an auction for the big goodies or a sweepstakes of any significance.

Today I am a happy camper!

[rednexsrus]

@HokiePoq 

Congrats on the P.F. Chang card, Sadly they have closed ours here in Jackson, MS along with our Outback and a few others. Covid-19 is just killing our restaurants. Just don't feel comfortable yet about going inside and sitting down, sticking to take out only for now.

[andrewtoo]

@HokiePoq 

Saw the P.F. Chang card.  Looked nice, couldn't use it because of limit

of redemptions per month.  It didn't appear to be available for very long.

I'm glad you could use a redemption for the card!