@c3 said in Ink Rewards affected by Staples Program changes? Don't get cheated, obtained a good outcome, see post:

@my4mainecoons said in Ink Rewards affected by Staples Program changes? Don't get cheated, obtained a good outcome, see post:

Anyone know of a workaround for the -1 ink cartridge problem?

From SD, no personal experience:

1. Recycle 21 cartridges. That should take care of both tech and ink recycling.
2. Recycle tech first, and then ink in a separate transaction. May not be as reliable as #1.

#2 worked for me last month. I did them on separate days (tech first) and only did 4 inks but did get credit for all 4.

@pakle said in Staples rewards changing in February, 2024-Changes unknown.:

Anyone else not get the ‘1000 pts when you recycle tech’ offer Easy Rewards under “For You” or “More Offers”? Not showing up in my app…

I updated the app and now I see the ‘1000 pts when you recycle tech’ offer pre-activated under Easy Rewards.

@mrvietnam said in Staples rewards changing in February, 2024-Changes unknown.:

@pakle said in Staples rewards changing in February, 2024-Changes unknown.:

Anyone else not get the ‘1000 pts when you recycle tech’ offer Easy Rewards under “For You” or “More Offers”? Not showing up in my app…

I just recycled a battery this morning and got my 1,000 points right away. It did list the offer in the app though. It was already activated. I didn’t have to activate it.

Thanks, it’s not there at all for me, to activate or pre-activated. I wonder if I’m just not eligible for tech recycling pts at all this month.

I am still getting 400pts for 50 cartridges again this month, too bad I don’t do those lol.

Anyone else not get the ‘1000 pts when you recycle tech’ offer Easy Rewards under “For You” or “More Offers”? Not showing up in my app…

I got $50 in Paypal from them earlier this month. I’ve stopped using Topcashback since my last 4 purchases through them have not tracked. Even though Rakuten % is lower than TCB, at least they reliably track. Except for Priceline rental cars for some reason. The last 2 have tracked but stuck in “pending” I had to contact Rakuten to get paid. Priceline hotels are fine. I pretty much only use Rakuten now.

Fetch is currently having a ‘limited time deal’ on redemption of several gift cards: Albertsons, Kroger, Meijer, and Visa. I got the Visa $5 for 6300 pts, normally 7000. Albertsons $5 is 5950 pts, normally 7000 pts. No idea how long the ‘sale’ is good for.

@my4mainecoons said in Staples rewards changing in February, 2024-Changes unknown.:

@pakle said in Staples rewards changing in February, 2024-Changes unknown.:

I recycled my old cable and got 1000 pts after a few minutes like everyone else. However I also recycled a cable a couple days before the change so it’ll be interesting to see if I also get the $5 reward on the 2nd Thurs of March.

My account actually has the offer to earn 400 pts up to 50 cartridges per month. I haven’t recycled any for over 10 yrs but probably won’t start now.

That’s interesting since a U.S. CSR told me that the range is 5-40 carts/month.

Yeah it’s totally wasted on me. I dug through my junk box and managed to find 5 ink carts. Turned them into Staples today and got the 2000 pts after a few minutes. Glad they gave me credit for all 5 lol.

I recycled my old cable and got 1000 pts after a few minutes like everyone else. However I also recycled a cable a couple days before the change so it’ll be interesting to see if I also get the $5 reward on the 2nd Thurs of March.

My account actually has the offer to earn 400 pts up to 50 cartridges per month. I haven’t recycled any for over 10 yrs but probably won’t start now.

@my4mainecoons said in Staples rewards changing in February, 2024-Changes unknown.:

@pakle if you recycled tech on the old program you’ll get the old $5 reward. That’s it for Feb. You won’t get 1000 points if you recycle another item. I called and asked.

Thanks! I guess I won’t see that $5 reward until 2nd Thurs of March if it follows the old system. Probably better to have waited until after the change to get 1000 pts & faster credit and more flexibility I guess.

@c3 said in Staples rewards changing in February, 2024-Changes unknown.:

@pakle said in Staples rewards changing in February, 2024-Changes unknown.:

also wondering if it must be $5+ for 1000 or will they let you convert for $4.99

Online, you can apply only $4 of points for the $4.99 purchase. Don’t know about in-store, but my guess is the same.

Thanks! I forgot the Rewards can be used online! I guess because I only do tech recycling and those Rewards are in-store only. Love that you can do 600 pts for $3 off or whatever. The pt system is so much more flexible than trying to figure out how to maximize in $5/10 increments for me.

@c3 said in Staples rewards changing in February, 2024-Changes unknown.:

Just recycled a tech item, and the 1000 points were credited in 5 minutes.

Good to know! I did my tech item recycle a couple days before the change, and haven’t gotten pts yet. I’m going to recycle another old cable to see if it’ll trigger the 1000 pts…