legorunner Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 I (and I'm sure a lot of you) received an email today about upcoming changes to the VIP Program that will begin in about 2 months. The section I found most interesting is this: "In the coming months, we’ll be launching an online rewards center that will introduce some new ways to earn and spend VIP points." I know it probably won't amount to much, but it would be interesting to see some sort of program that allows you to purchase VIP exclusive sets through the rewards center. I'm also curious about additional ways to earn VIP points. Also, not a problem for me, but for those of you who have had your points expire in the past: "All your existing VIP points will still be available and worth the exact same value. All your points will be valid for at least 18 months. We’ll reset the clock on all your points every time you earn or spend any points, so you can use them for longer. Yay!" VIP cards are now going digital (welcome to 2019 LEGO!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneknightr Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 The VIP points expiring timeframe reset is a good change. I had $85 in VIP points expire in Dec but I didn't get an email notifying me. Called CS and they credited the points back to me. Advice for people who lost points without notification. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
$20 on joe vs dan Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 1 hour ago, legorunner said: I (and I'm sure a lot of you) received an email today about upcoming changes to the VIP Program that will begin in about 2 months. The section I found most interesting is this: "In the coming months, we’ll be launching an online rewards center that will introduce some new ways to earn and spend VIP points." I know it probably won't amount to much, but it would be interesting to see some sort of program that allows you to purchase VIP exclusive sets through the rewards center. I'm also curious about additional ways to earn VIP points. Also, not a problem for me, but for those of you who have had your points expire in the past: "All your existing VIP points will still be available and worth the exact same value. All your points will be valid for at least 18 months. We’ll reset the clock on all your points every time you earn or spend any points, so you can use them for longer. Yay!" VIP cards are now going digital (welcome to 2019 LEGO!) actually will miss the card thing...getting mine all the way from Budapest, Hungary...I made a big deal of it w/ the boy and even turned it to a learning moment by looking up where the card originated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BricksBrotha Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, oneknightr said: The VIP points expiring timeframe reset is a good change. I had $85 in VIP points expire in Dec but I didn't get an email notifying me. Called CS and they credited the points back to me. Advice for people who lost points without notification. I had the same thing happen to me back in Dec. Will give this a try, thanks for the tip. Edited March 27, 2019 by BricksBrotha typo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lodibricks Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 I'm almost surprised VIP points could sit around long enough to expire. Mine don't usually make it past the first $5. ? 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BricksBrotha Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 On 3/27/2019 at 11:58 AM, oneknightr said: The VIP points expiring timeframe reset is a good change. I had $85 in VIP points expire in Dec but I didn't get an email notifying me. Called CS and they credited the points back to me. Advice for people who lost points without notification. Just finished online chatting with lego CS. I was able to get my 800expired pts added back to my account. Total noob mistake, wont be happening again. Thank you for this tid bit. On 3/27/2019 at 2:40 PM, lodibricks said: I'm almost surprised VIP points could sit around long enough to expire. Mine don't usually make it past the first $5. ? I was attempting to save up for the GBHQ before it retired. needless to say i failed miserably. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosmicSpeed Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 The most I ever had saved was $100. I ended up spending that on the Mustang. Back up to $55 after some 2xVIP purchases.Sent from my VS995 using Brickpicker Forum mobile app 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuco191 Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 New Rewards Site is live! Apparently you can purchase a Bat Pod for 15,000 pts, plenty of other options as well https://rewards.lego.com/rewards?__locale__=en-us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosmicSpeed Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 Its nice to can now buy tickets using VIP points. (Lego House or Legoland). Overall, this is a better use for VIP points and makes them more "valuable". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val-E Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 (edited) RED ALERT you can buy the Mustang key ring too. The new system whereby 750 points per 100 spent equating to 5 discount = clusterfock. Now I need Stephen Hawking to calculate if it is better to use points when there is 2xvip. Edited July 10, 2019 by Val-E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brystheguy Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 1 hour ago, stuco191 said: New Rewards Site is live! Apparently you can purchase a Bat Pod for 15,000 pts, plenty of other options as well https://rewards.lego.com/rewards?__locale__=en-us Why would someone not get the Batpod if they could? Seems like a no-brainer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneknightr Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 1 hour ago, stuco191 said: New Rewards Site is live! Apparently you can purchase a Bat Pod for 15,000 pts, plenty of other options as well https://rewards.lego.com/rewards?__locale__=en-us FARK! I just used VIP points recently for Steamboat Willie and other sets. I'm short points for the Bat Pod by around 2500pts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cambridge02138 Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Val-E said: RED ALERT you can buy the Mustang key ring too. The new system whereby 750 points per 100 spent equating to 5 discount = clusterfock. Now I need Stephen Hawking to calculate if it is better to use points when there is 2xvip. The new point system is actually not as bad as you think. In fact, in terms of purchasing power in dollar amounts from purchases, the new system is the same as the old system. Let's take 75192 Millennium Falcon for example. Under the old system, you earn 800 points for this $800 purchase. The 800 points are worth $40 under the old system. Under the new system, you earn 5200 points for this $800 purchase. The 5200 points are worth $40 under the new system. I believe that the point system change is made so that Lego could award reduced-value "round-figure" points (e.g., 100, 200, 300, etc.) to members for activities other than purchases. Edited July 10, 2019 by cambridge02138 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elkkthunder Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 I am getting a redirect error or it is not secure in chrome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eliminator Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 Stupid question.....where are my "old points"? Do I have to re-sign up or something with my existing email? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jivepicnic Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 Why would someone not get the Batpod if they could? Seems like a no-brainer.I ordered a Batpod a few hours ago. You’re right. It was a no-brainer for me since I had the points. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elkkthunder Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 7 minutes ago, Elkkthunder said: I am getting a redirect error or it is not secure in chrome never mind figured it out assume bat-pods will flood the market? still worth a quick flip? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brystheguy Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 Just now, Elkkthunder said: never mind figured it out assume bat-pods will flood the market? still worth a quick flip? It said there were less than 50 of them left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elkkthunder Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 did you get a code that you had to check out at Lego or not? It mentioned a code but I dont see one, I assume it is for other promos? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pebble&Park Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 5 minutes ago, Elkkthunder said: did you get a code that you had to check out at Lego or not? It mentioned a code but I dont see one, I assume it is for other promos? I did not get a code, CS told me that was for other promos, the Batpod would just be shipped straight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elkkthunder Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 Just now, Pebble&Park said: I did not get a code, CS told me that was for other promos, the Batpod would just be shipped straight. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spener90 Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 Now they just need to build an app for LEGO Shop at Home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrToes16 Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 So this is basically worth less than $5? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegoWalker4 Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 Bat-pod is sold out. Great job to all of those who got one. I was wasting my time working at work and missed out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scatmanjack Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 Conversion sucks... Had 700+ points worth $35 USD yesterday... Today that is 2100+ points that don't even qualify for $20 USD redemption... Complain to LEGO... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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