Hhhmmmm, I too have gotten two Bzz Reports back since the change and I am still getting a 3 with 30 points linked to them. I wonder what makes the difference?
I wish they would tell us more NOW about how the new system is going to work, etc.! I guess I will just have to try and be patient for a little while longer.
I was thinking about this though and I know you are not entirely happy about the change over because you feel as if your points have depreciated so this thought that popped into my head just might make you feel a little better! When they offer you a material reward such as a mixer or a coffee pot, have you ever noticed that they are using a MSR price? That MSR is usually always substantially higher than I would ever pay for said item in any store. That being said, although you feel you have gotten a bad deal and are getting less gift cards than you would retail value - now you have a chance to let your shopping savy shine through and show your true budget colors!
Using your gift card you can find that same mixer, coffee pot whatever on sale somewhere - pay half of what the MSR price is for said item and still come out ahead! Plus if you happen to get the item at say Best Buy and are a Rewards member, or shop through MyPoints you can earn additional points/rewards for same purchase!
What a fun challenge! And $500.00 worth of challenge can sure go a long way!
I just thought maybe seeing it in a different perspective might help make you feel a little better.
I would think this was a hard thing for Bzz Agent to make happen while keeping everyone happy! And I have seen views from both sides of the fence, so you are not the only one! I think like everything change just causes disturbances anywhere in anything at anytime. I am sure with time we will all find a way to make this new system work for us!
I have to admit I am still a huge Bzz Agent fan! I love the opportunity to try new products and to me the points are just the icing on the cake! And now I can actually enjoy the icing too!