To cash out or not to cash out?

[Debi]

I have just under 3200 points at MyPoints, and with the recent UAL news, I'm debating whether to cash out for two $10 Webbies, or wait to earn those extra 300 points and cash out for the $25 Webbie. Do you think MyPoints will be around long enough for me to collect those extra 300 points, or should I cash out now? Suggestions, comments, thoughts?

 

[Eilonwy]

I don't know. I'm still getting 5-point emails from them, so I'm not too concerned yet. I have about 2700 points. So I'm waiting for another Tupperware offer next week (the once-every-7-days email offer) and then I'll cash out for another $25 webbie.

But it would be just my luck then when I start trying to do all these Tupperware offers for Webbies that something bad would happen to MyPoints.

 

[mowsie dreamer]

I'm not too concerned yet, either. So far, there haven't been many of those tell-tell signs that most programs have before they go under. They still seem to be sending redemptions in a fairly timely manner and crediting points to accounts. The only thing I have noticed so far is that it is harder to get responses to e-mails, making me think that there is a reduced staff.

I am close to cashing out again, too. And I also wanted to get the $25 webbie instead of cashing out for $10's. Points haven't been too hard to come by at MyPoints lately with all the Tupperware offers and Fox points, etc. I think I will hold on a little longer and see what happens.

 

[lampy]

I am of the other camp. I would cash out right away. Why risk $5 when you could have $20. I have learned my lesson in the past that rewards programs are too fickle.

Remember suzykats, freeride, disneyawards, beenz.... I was left holding out for a few more clicks.....

That being said, Mypoints is one of the top rewards sites around!

 

[Debi]

Thanks, everyone! If I could only find one more "big" point-earner (another Tupperware banner would be great!), I would be a happy camper.

 

[DiznEeyore]

I'm a chicken. I cashed out for two $10s rather than wait. I always kick myself later for doing it, but I guess deep down I'm a "better safe than sorry" kinda girl.

 

[Debi]

I've had that thought, too, Dizneeyore. As soon as I though that, though, I thought: If MyPoints goes under, I won't get my reward regardless. So, if I cash out now for 2 $10's, or wait for the $25, I won't see the WebCerts/points, regardless. We'll just wait (and hope!) and see!