I am a mere 17 points away from my next payout on My Points. Of course, this is for a $10 gift card...if I want more, it would be a couple months before my next level.
If you are new here and don't know what 'My Points" is all about, well... it is a great place to sign up and earn points for:
reading merchant emails
signing up for offers.
buying things on line
The points can be redeemed for gift cards at many places.
Mostly, I have been a member who just accumulates 5 points for reading each email. Although, I have taken advantage of a few trial offers...which give points and gift cards for trying a service for 1 month (usually for a $1 fee).
Several months ago, there were some fantastic blogs all about My Points and other offers.
I think the best advice I received were:
1. Create a new, separate email address to use when you sign up for My Points, because you'll receive alot of emails!
2. Track any trial offers that you sign up for and be sure to cancel within the 1 month period- otherwise you will be charged a monthly fee. (Discipline!)
3. Read all offers that you sign up for carefully and make sure you understand what you're getting into!
I have accumualted 1400 points in the past few months and will be able to get a $10 gift card with those points...just for reading (well, clicking on actually) emails! (Since March, Ive accumulated over 5000 points and received several gift cards!)
Fun, easy way to earn a little reward!!
In case you want to check it out:
Have fun!
December 12th, 2006 at 02:33 am 1165890832
I have redeemed at least $100 in GCs since I have been with them.
December 12th, 2006 at 03:25 am 1165893902
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