My Points

[eddieMX07]

I joined My Points (http://partners.pantheranetwork.com/z/9461/CD1859/) in 2006 and since then I have 9,885 Points in my account. I always take their surveys and click on their emails so I can get points. I'm also a member of thier surver panel called Consumer Input. They send me survey that are not OTX or Greenfield OTX. If I qualified and complete Comsumer Input surveys then I get points added to my account. This has really helped my gain more points

Here is some information about MyPoints

How MyPoints (http://partners.pantheranetwork.com/z/9461/CD1859/) Works
Earn Points

Earn Points for doing what you already do online: shopping, reading emails, playing games, searching the web, taking surveys, and more!
The more you do, the more points you'll earn.


Shop or Book Travel

All the stores and brands you already love and trust are in one place, making shopping, booking travel and earning Points a breeze
Find the best products, prices and deals.


Redeem Rewards

Use your Points to get gift cards for nearly 100 different stores and restaurants -- or enjoy gas cards, airline miles and hotel discounts. You pick the rewards you want.
Gift cards are quickly delivered to your door, free of charge


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[maplaver]

I like them a lot :p
They were my 1st online $ site because I joined them back in 2006 and I started doing surveys in February of this year.
I’ve cashed out twice and in a couple months will be able to cashout for a $50 target GC for 7,500 points. I have a balance of 6,600 points.
I don’t do their offers. I just click on all their emails, answer the OTX surveys that I qualify for and visit their website daily to do polls when available.

[eddieMX07]

I like them a lot :p
They were my 1st online $ site because I joined them back in 2006 and I started doing surveys in February of this year.
I’ve cashed out twice and in a couple months will be able to cashout for a $50 target GC for 7,500 points. I have a balance of 6,600 points.
I don’t do their offers. I just click on all their emails, answer the OTX surveys that I qualify for and visit their website daily to do polls when available.

I also joined their panel on 2006 and since then I have made over 9500. Have you been sent an offer where they ask you to join Consumer Input (http://consumerinput.com/)? I did get an offer like that last year and since I joined I have noticed that I have made more more points.

[maplaver]

Well I guess only a few members were send the email to join Consumer Input. Anyway, how many points have you earned since you joined MyPoints?

Point Balance 6692
PointsPending 270
Points Available to Redeem 6422
Points Lifetime earned 14342
Points Lifetime redeemed 7650

[eddieMX07]

Point Balance 6692
PointsPending 270
Points Available to Redeem 6422
Points Lifetime earned 14342
Points Lifetime redeemed 7650
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Wow that's really good for not buying anything with them and not doing any of their offers. I almost have 1000 but I will take several more months to reach your current total of 14000 plus.

[eddieMX07]

Here is another comment from Sinc that was posted on a new thread in different category.

Message originally posted by Sinc on 07-25-2008 at 05:24 PM

My Points

I have been a member of http://mypoints.com for quite a few years.
You receive emails from my points and get points for visiting the link.
You turn your points in for gift cards. I would suggest you use an alternate email address
rather than your regular email address, since you will get quite a few emails from them.

[RedScorpion911]

Do they have PayPal or Amazon gift certificates? A lot of people, including myself, are primarily only interested in those two options other than cash.

No, they do not offer paypal or Amazon.com redemption, but they do have over 70 participating merchants like Barnes and Nobles (where you can buy your DVDs from, Borders, Burger King, Old Navy, Panera Bread (which I love). There are so many of them, its dizzying. The stores from which you can obtain the gift cards are numerous and most of them you probably at least shop at once a week or 2-3 times a month, and there's nothing wrong with that.

[paddysmum]

No, they do not offer paypal or Amazon.com redemption, but they do have over 70 participating merchants like Barnes and Nobles (where you can buy

They offer Amazon GCs now!:D
I just got an alert today that yes, they do offer Amazon GCs. The lowest denomination available is $25 for 3750 points.

[DAMO36]

I'm not that fond of MyPoints but i continually read their 5 point newsletters and take the odd survey now and again. I'm just about to hit the 4,000 point mark and will be sending off for the $25 I-Tunes gift card...

:)

[maplaver]

I have 7,365 Points

AND I NEED 7,500 FOR A $50 TARGET GC ;)

[paddysmum]

I have 7,365 Points

AND I NEED 7,500 FOR A $50 TARGET GC ;)

I cashed out for a quick $10 Barnes & Noble or Home Depot Card as soon as I could. With Christmas decorations in the stores already, I guess I better save my points to get some more valuable cards to cut down on Christmas expenditures.

BTW, I found a blog post that offers tips in getting the maximum dollar per point:

http://www.paidtwice.com/2008/01/23/maximizing-your-mypoints-rewards/

[maplaver]

I just redeemed a $50 target gc :p


$50 Target GiftCard
7,500 Points
A Target GiftCard lets you choose from thousands of items at over 1,400 Target and SuperTarget stores, and online at Target.com. From books and CDs to home decor and electronics, you'll find just what you're looking for at Target. Target GiftCards have no expiration date or service fees.

Your reward is on its way!
Your Item: $50 Target GiftCard will be shipped to the address you provided. Please allow 2 - 6 weeks for delivery.

7,500 Points have been deducted from your account for this purchase.

Just 7,100 pts. more to go for my next gc hahaha!!!

[eddieMX07]

Today I received an invitation to participate in my three or fourth OTX “what America talks about!” study. This is a survey where you record all the conversations you had in a day then fill out the information in the online survey.

Email
Hurry! This Point Opportunity Expires November 26, 2008.
Points for this opportunity can only be earned once.

You are invited to participate in a special study to learn what America is talking about!

You'll earn 10 Points for clicking the button above and agreeing to download a diary to record your conversations.

Within a couple of days, you will receive an invitation to take the follow-up survey about your conversations. Please use your conversation diary to help you remember what you discussed. You can receive up to 220 Points for participating in the follow-up survey.

Survey
You are invited to participate in a survey about your daily conversations. The purpose of this study is to learn what America is talking about! There are two parts to this study:

The first part asks you to record your conversations for an entire day so that you can remember them when you take the main survey. Please click on the link below to download the short diary. If you don’t have a printer handy, feel free to jot down your notes on a piece of paper, notepad, etc. The purpose of the diary is just to help you remember your conversations; if you prefer not to use it that is ok. If you open this email after the middle of the day, please feel free to record your conversations tomorrow.

Tomorrow you will receive an invitation to take a straightforward questionnaire about your conversations. You can use your conversation diary or notes to help you remember what you discussed. You will receive your reward after you’ve completed the study online.

After you download the diary, please return to this window and hit next to be included in this project.

[LapisLee]

How many points would you had received if you participated in the follow up survey? I think 220 points is fair enough...
I didn't get the Conversation Diary invitations through MyPoints. I got them through SurveySpot and they were $5 each time.

[eddieMX07]

I didn't get the Conversation Diary invitations through MyPoints. I got them through SurveySpot and they were $5 each time.

Oh ok..... Well $5 is a lot better than 220 points since the value is a lot bigger. I have NEVER received any OTX surveys from Survey Spot but sure wish I did get these $5 Conversation surveys. Too bad you did not receive any follow up surveys ...

[maplaver]

YAY... I CASHOUT AGAIN :D

$25 Target GiftCard
3,800 Points
A Target GiftCard lets you choose from thousands of items at over 1,400 Target and SuperTarget stores, and online at Target.com. From books and CDs to home decor and electronics, you'll find just what you're looking for at Target. Target GiftCards have no expiration date or service fees

Your reward is on its way!
Your Item: $25 Target GiftCard will be shipped to the address you provided. Please allow 2 - 6 weeks for delivery.

3,800 Points have been deducted from your account for this purchase.

I ALSO GOT A $15 FREE GC:
Free Flowers
Get a Free $15 gift card from FTD when you redeem before January 31th!

[paddysmum]

I need to shop online from someone other than Amazon, so I can get me some points. I'm just clickin away at the MyPoint emails, doing MyPoints toolbar searches, and slowly working my way up to 1500 points for a $10 CVS card.

[eddieMX07]

Today I received the $50 Amazon code I requested December 19. I aslso received a $15 FTD card. I really don't like the fact the Mypoints send the gift codes over the mail. That took over a month. Harris Poll Online send Amazon codes that takes a week or less and it's delivered to email. But this is a big $50 cash reward so I shouldn't be complaining.

Before I redeemed the $50 reward, I had 13,593 points in my account and right now I have 6,400 points...

[rcs0926]

I just hit the 7400 point mark, which is how much I need to get a $50 Amazon gift certificate. A few of my points are still pending, but I'll be able to redeem those points in early April. I'm planning on buying a wireless router from Amazon (Linksys WRT54GL). It's a little disappointing to hear that Mypoints mails the code to you rather than sending it to you via email. I redeemed 2 Amazon gift certificates at Lightspeed, and I was able to get the code within a few hours of redeeming my points. I wasn't expecting to have to wait up to 4 weeks to be able to order the router off of Amazon. Oh well, I can't complain about free money...

[ak267]

I've been a member of My Points for at least 7-8 years.

In the early days, before they closed down the loopholes, an observant person could (within the rules) "milk the system" for bigtime points. Not anymore. The site is very professional now.

My only regret is that they ditched the My Points Credit Card. I'd wish they bring it back because I used the card for big ticket items (electronics, trips) and for monthly charges (utilities, cable, internet). The points would rack up fast!!!

[hisbearness]

I receive no e-mails from My Points. I am a member. I am sitting on 1290 points and making no progress. I can't afford to buy stuff but would definitely do surveys. Where are the surveys?

[maplaver]

I receive no e-mails from My Points. I am a member. I am sitting on 1290 points and making no progress. I can't afford to buy stuff but would definitely do surveys. Where are the surveys?

they email u the surveys. log on 2 ur account and check your mailing preferences. u get 2 choose what types of emails u want 2 receive from them!

[DAMO36]

I usually get a couple of OTX Surveys a week which if you complete them means 50 points or 10 points if you don't qualify. They also send you out other surveys regarding your hobbies and interests and they usually go for 50 points too. Other than that i make my points thru their e-mails which you receive 5 points for reading. I never have yet signed up for any of their offers and in the past have redeemed my points for I-Tunes gift cards at the $25 value. Right now i am approaching 3,000 points....

[maplaver]

Maria, a new way to earn Points: Introducing the MyPoints Frogpond!‏
From: MyPoints BonusMail (BonusMailReply@mypoints.com)
Sent: Tue 5/12/09 3:29 AM

The MyPoints Frogpond is a great new way for you to check out Websites and learn more about online products and services. You can find summaries of what each site is about, review sites and share them with friends, post your opinion to let others know what you think and give valuable feedback to companies eager for your opinion.

Here's how it works:

VISIT the MyPoints Frogpond
REVIEW the "frogs" in the "pond" — the latest sites that need your eyeballs — and write reviews and take polls to provide feedback

SHARE with your friends — tell them about sites you particularly like

EARN 25 Points when you submit a review!

All reviews must be a minimum of 50 characters and be truthful and honest. We monitor all reviews for quality of content, and Points will not be awarded for those reviews that MyPoints determines were written just to generate Points.

[maplaver]

they have a new version... it is so much cooler... if u re a member, u probably got an email today explaining the benefits of this new BETA version. VERY EASY POINTS... GIVE IT A TRY:

Earn up to 150 Points when you BETA test the new MyPoints Toolbar‏
From: MyPoints BonusMail (BonusMailReply@mypoints.com)
Sent: Fri 6/05/09 5:05 AM

Test the new toolbar for 150 Points!

Hurry! This Point Offer Expires June 10, 2009.
Points for this offer can only be earned once.

Now that you've read the BonusMail, download and install the toolbar. Receive 25 Points. Do at least 10 Web searches. Receive 25 Points. Complete the survey* that will be sent to you. Receive 100 Points.

Get Your Points!

* Now that you've read the BonusMail, download and install the toolbar. Receive 25 Points.
* Do at least 10 Web searches. Receive 25 Points.
* Complete the survey* that will be sent to you. Receive 100 Points.

[Laura H]

I LOVE MyPoints! I joined in December of 2009, and cashed out for a $10 Panera gift card in January. I mainly just do the paid emails and the surveys, but I've also had luck with the occasionally online poll, the Frogpond reviews, and some of the downloads they offer (like their toolbar and the weather.com desktop application). All of these are located under the "Easy Points" tab on the website.

Speaking of which, I noticed under the "Easy Points" tab that there's now a link to Instore Points - basically they're offering you to register your credit or check cards and earn points at their supported retailers. Has anyone here done this? I'm intrigued but still a little hesitant to just give out my credit card info...

[DAMO36]

I LOVE MyPoints! I joined in December of 2009, and cashed out for a $10 Panera gift card in January. I mainly just do the paid emails and the surveys, but I've also had luck with the occasionally online poll, the Frogpond reviews, and some of the downloads they offer (like their toolbar and the weather.com desktop application). All of these are located under the "Easy Points" tab on the website.

Speaking of which, I noticed under the "Easy Points" tab that there's now a link to Instore Points - basically they're offering you to register your credit or check cards and earn points at their supported retailers. Has anyone here done this? I'm intrigued but still a little hesitant to just give out my credit card info...

I love MyPoints as well and just like you i just read the paid e-mails and do a 50 point survey now and again. I cash out quite regularly for I-Tunes gift cards with this site. I would stay away from registering the credit or check cards though. I would never dream of doing anything like this online.

[vwilliams55]

I agree. I cashed out four times last year and I never had to buy anything or give out my credit card information. But oh boy they have new merchants this year and there is one I use.

[rcs0926]

I cashed out $75 last year and $25 so far this year from MyPoints. I have another $25 that will soon be cashed out, and I imagine that I'll be able to earn one more $25 payout before the year is done. That's not bad at all.