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Jjmikrut143
BucketHead
PeaNut 567,699
September 2012
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Loc: NJ
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After all I just got 2 emails from them saying I received 5,000 points just for being a loyal customer and and extra 10% off on my orders for being a silver member. I guess if things continue to keep up like this and I earn points ill be back at my 15% in know time, them maybe this new program won't be so bad after all! I like that they send you extra discount coupons to use on top of your earned discount! & the points too! |
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craftymomto3
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March 2012
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HeyAnne
Enjoying Today
PeaNut 1,847
November 1999
Posts: 6,309
Layouts: 352
Loc: CT, USA
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I only have 1,250 points. I don't know if I will ever get any discount but I have not had one in a long time (once had 15 percent) but that won't stop me from shopping here. Whenever I have the money to spend (which seems to be maybe every 6 months or so) I will fill my bucket up and get the free shipping - that is good enough for me. |
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jrshapiro
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October 2005
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I will miss the discounts. I always thought "everyone" got them. I had no idea. |
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silvercamaro77
PeaNut
PeaNut 556,424
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| Posted: 1/12/2013 4:33:00 PM
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katebroccoli
StuckOnPeas
PeaNut 325,160
July 2007
Posts: 2,910
Layouts: 24
Loc: Well, I'm here, aren't I?
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Woohoo, congrats for you! Now - where do you sign up to get that email? 
I used to hover between a 10% and 15% discount, and now I juuuuust squeaked into the 5% (no special notices) category by uploading my first-ever gallery projects. 
A 5,000 point boost would be awesome. |
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SammieJay
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PeaNut 511,830
June 2011
Posts: 275
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| Posted: 1/12/2013 4:54:31 PM
I do agree that the new point system isnt so bad, but it doesnt change how upset I am. It looks like we get 5 points per post, thats nice! Im not sure how many we get for other things. The reason I am still upset is that I dont think it is fair to take away the discount people had already earned until their 12 months are up. I understand the reasoning behind the change, and it looks like point are going to rack up pretty quickly, but I should still have my 10% discount until my time is up.
ETA: Ugh. Scratch that. The 5 points per post is only this weekend, up to 300 points.
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waratah
Gone Walkabout
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| Posted: 1/12/2013 5:25:58 PM
I have no idea where to even find the points lol! Someone asked earlier but I didn't see any response.
I think it will work out. There are a variety of things to do that can get your points up. It was mentioned in one of the emails 2ps sent. Its actually easier, you don't HAVE to buy now, which suits me quite well. |
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naby64
Made 5000, now what?
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devildog
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October 2004
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| Posted: 1/12/2013 5:29:22 PM
I have no idea where to even find the points lol! Someone asked earlier but I didn't see any response.
I think it will work out. There are a variety of things to do that can get your points up. It was mentioned in one of the emails 2ps sent. Its actually easier, you don't HAVE to buy now, which suits me quite well.
Hover your mouse over the Shop tab up top, and there's a sublink for Customer Loyalty Program. When you click on that, it'll show you how many points you have.
Correct me if I'm wrong--to maintain a level in the Loyalty Program, you have to keep adding to your points consistently, because won't they drop off? |
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*kaleidoscope*
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October 2002
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Loc: Froogville
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I have never ordered from here. I pretty much stick to box stores. But what is the shipping like? Just in case hell freezes over or something and I consider buying.  |
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camanddanismom
Manic Mom of 2
PeaNut 274,243
August 2006
Posts: 9,809
Layouts: 424
Loc: Northeast
 | Posted: 1/12/2013 5:51:44 PM
My points are increasing but I am still only half way to the first level...and at that level you don't get to be in on special promos and advance sale notification...This still really rubs me the wrong way, especially since last week I was at 10% off... | |
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wallflowersfan
StuckOnPeas
PeaNut 184,116
January 2005
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Loc: Nevada
| Posted: 1/12/2013 7:15:21 PM
I'm hoping I get the email... I spent quite a bit here the past few years. |
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sheltieluvr
PeaFixture
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March 2009
Posts: 4,150
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Well it's bad for those of us that lost our discount and didn't get an email today. It really sucks. I'm glad you got yours but Two Peas is about to lose a lot of customers. Sorry but I'm pissed. | |
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gus-gus
AncestralPea
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January 2007
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Loc: at the ballpark
| Posted: 1/12/2013 8:10:23 PM
No email here |
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stashful
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July 2012
Posts: 469
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| Posted: 1/12/2013 8:13:04 PM
Nor here |
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caz hancock
BucketHead
PeaNut 451,123
January 2010
Posts: 819
Layouts: 30
Loc: New Zealand
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I never got an email either, im pretty mad. I spent the money here to get the discount as it really helps when i have international shipping on top, got the 10% and was close to the next leval and now i have ZERO!! it really really sucks, as i chose to spend here when i could have just done it elsewhere, that is what happens when you are loyal i guess, you get screwed lol |
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jaredem
StuckOnPeas
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September 2005
Posts: 2,647
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| Posted: 1/12/2013 8:19:26 PM
No email here either |
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lisapalumbo17
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| Posted: 1/12/2013 8:21:54 PM
I am very interested to see how it rolls out - tons of points being awarded this weekend, however accumulating to even a 5% discount seems daunting to me at the moment. I was not at a discount level (on mat leave, must be frugal), however used to have the 15% and really enjoyed it... |
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syldupuis
Make a Wish!
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January 2008
Posts: 111
Layouts: 36
Loc: Montreal, Canada
| Posted: 1/12/2013 8:35:11 PM
No email here either, really bummed, I have ordered regularly for the past 2 years. Ah well, I guess I'm not so valuable after all... ;o( | |
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wallflowersfan
StuckOnPeas
PeaNut 184,116
January 2005
Posts: 2,363
Layouts: 78
Loc: Nevada
| Posted: 1/12/2013 8:55:42 PM
AMEN sheltielover! |
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craftymomto3
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gmcwife1
SamFan
PeaNut 33,625
March 2002
Posts: 7,969
Layouts: 0
Loc: Washington State
 | Posted: 1/12/2013 9:08:00 PM
Odd to not inform customers and potential customers advance sale notices and events. Doesn't seem the right way to get them to shop  Other online stores send out advance sale notices.
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jenp1024
Ancient Ancestor of Pea
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October 2002
Posts: 5,991
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Loc: Connecticut
| Posted: 1/12/2013 9:14:12 PM
I'm not thrilled about the changes to the loyalty program either.
I've been a loyal customer for many years, and was at the 15% discount level. Now I'm down to 10%, which I can match at my LSS.
it's definitely disappointing, and I feel like I don't have much incentive to do all of my online shopping here any more. | |
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camanddanismom
Manic Mom of 2
PeaNut 274,243
August 2006
Posts: 9,809
Layouts: 424
Loc: Northeast
| Posted: 1/12/2013 9:41:26 PM
No email here either and although you can earn points this weekend, there is a cap. You can only earn 300 points for posting. I believe you can only earn 1000 points for uploading los. There are 10 challenges and you get 200 points per upload so you only get points for 1/2 of the challenges if you do all of them. Unless there is something I don't know about, you can only get 1300 points this weekend. I'm hoping that I am wrong and that there will be more opportunities.
I am still upset about losing my 10% because I don't see any chance of ever making that level again. | |
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chrispeas
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ChattyKat
StuckOnPeas
PeaNut 43,570
July 2002
Posts: 2,062
Layouts: 4
Loc: SW Virginia
| Posted: 1/12/2013 11:03:55 PM
I received both emails. I tried to place an order and you can only use 1 code, either the free shipping or the 10%. So basically they cancel each other out and I still end up with only a 5% discount not 15% as before. I was happy to receive the 10% code but sadly there's no incentive to use it. Oh well, I need to be saving up for new CHA goodies anyways. | |
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scrapmomto5
PeaAddict
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May 2007
Posts: 1,228
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Loc: Florida
| Posted: 1/12/2013 11:08:47 PM
I am hoping that it will turn out okay. My budget has decreased this year because we are trying to buy another car, but maybe I can get enough points between my purchases and other things to get a discount | |
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caz hancock
BucketHead
PeaNut 451,123
January 2010
Posts: 819
Layouts: 30
Loc: New Zealand
| Posted: 1/12/2013 11:19:21 PM
Does anyone have a link to where it tells you all this info about points per post/layouts etc I can not see it anywhere |
Happy Scrapping
Caz
www.cazhancock.com | |
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ScrapNatya
Is this an instrument of torture or communication?
PeaNut 1,583
October 1999
Posts: 7,452
Layouts: 401
Loc: Long Island
| Posted: 1/12/2013 11:22:08 PM
No email for me. I won't even get to 5% with all the extras this weekend. |
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mama nay
PeaAddict
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February 2005
Posts: 1,873
Layouts: 0
Loc: in the sunshine
| Posted: 1/12/2013 11:49:33 PM
no email for me. |
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mpscraps
StuckOnPeas
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October 2002
Posts: 2,373
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| Posted: 1/12/2013 11:54:31 PM
No email for me. The new program seems very much in flux right now. | |
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doesitmatter?
AncestralPea
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| Posted: 1/13/2013 11:03:22 AM
Really hoping they make this right for everyone - not just a few. |
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Cade387
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September 2012
Posts: 180
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| Posted: 1/13/2013 11:37:07 AM
No email for me either | |
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katscrapper30
StuckOnPeas
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February 2009
Posts: 2,108
Layouts: 18
| Posted: 1/13/2013 1:45:53 PM
i don't think i can every reach discount level now | |
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bobyn
BucketHead
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September 2004
Posts: 678
Layouts: 5
Loc: GA
| Posted: 1/13/2013 2:03:05 PM
I received the email and the 10% coupon. But remember... you can't use 2 coupons so you wouldn't qualify for free shipping... Not a great deal if you ask me. |
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marybeth72
Make a Wish!
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August 2011
Posts: 111
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| Posted: 1/13/2013 2:11:49 PM
nothing here either. but I did get an email from another site for 20% off my order. |
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caz hancock
BucketHead
PeaNut 451,123
January 2010
Posts: 819
Layouts: 30
Loc: New Zealand
| Posted: 1/13/2013 2:37:31 PM
We do not get free shipping here anyway so if i ever got a coupon it would be the only thing i could use
Thats me at Bronze leval YAY still sucks though as i already had 10% off |
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Fleasbenz
PeaNut
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November 2002
Posts: 315
Layouts: 6
| Posted: 1/13/2013 3:11:23 PM
I received an email for an extra 5%. Is that because I now get 10% as a Gold member and the max discount is 15%?
I hope this works out for all customers and 2Peas. I don't have a local store and I no longer support another popular site due to long shipping and poor communication. I need 2Peas for my shopping fix.
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*Marjorie*
StuckOnPeas
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August 2001
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| Posted: 1/13/2013 4:44:41 PM
I live in Hawaii. I don't even qualify for free shipping just 10.00 off I think if I go over 50.00. Shipping here is very expensive around 18.00 average. Not worth it at all so I don't shop here. |
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Monica B
*Princess of Chat*
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April 2005
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Loc: Kansas City
| Posted: 1/13/2013 5:06:38 PM
No email for me... |
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pennyscraps
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June 2006
Posts: 10,476
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Loc: Lone Star State
| Posted: 1/13/2013 5:45:37 PM
I don't like how it feels arbitrary and I don't like not knowing "all the rules" and I don't like that a shopping reward is not contingent on shopping.
I got the email - I was in the 15 off program for over a year and my points went from 16,256 on Friday morning to 21,356 this weekend. But, even if I wanted to use the extra 10% - to help them liquidate their warehouse to make room for CHA goodies, let's be honest - I am still going to pay the shipping because now we can't get free shipping on top of our discount. So, that adds $7-$10 to the cost of the order, which erases the extra 10% easily unless you are ordering over $70.
So, it's not a good deal. It's kind of like putting lipstick on a pig. It's still a pig.
I appreciate their business constraints, but here's where I end. 85% of A LOT is always going to be greater than 95-100% of zero. Ask Walmart. They bank gold on volume not margin. And I'll just say it. I'm sorry Two Peas if this offends you. But, maybe the big new warehouse was not a smart move. And maybe paying for a web redesign at the cost of your customers was not a smart move. Especially on top of paying for the buy back of the business. I truly  Two Peas, but my smart move is that I get to "vote" with my dollars. And there was a thread just last week where we were all mentioning that our paychecks are slimmer because the end of the tax holiday. So, we all lost 2% of our pay and now 10% of our discount. That isn't fuzzy math. It doesn't take long to add up what the sum will be from that equation. Bad decisions, handled poorly.
And for the record, I bought 5 classes last year on top of my hefty weekly-semi-weekly orders. I don't have an LSS. I'm a dream customer. If I'm treated like a dream customer. |
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That's QUEEN Paper Pea to you!
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cdpeck
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May 2004
Posts: 345
Layouts: 74
Loc: Gulf Coast
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I'll keep ordering here regardless of the rewards. Great shipping. They always have the supplies I want. And I want to continue supporting a store that provides such a great online community and education. | |
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doesitmatter?
AncestralPea
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May 2011
Posts: 4,851
Layouts: 21
| Posted: 1/13/2013 5:54:26 PM
It has never been free shipping, just up to $10 off if you spend $50 in "newer" product.
I have a cart of $115 right now where shipping is $19 ( no albums or paper packs...)
So it's $9 to ship....
And the loyalty discount and coupons seem arbitrary.
I've waited for an email - or a point bump. Oh well - that gives me a $100 to spend at Studio Calico where my items will ship the day I order them with completely free shipping and they have an amazing loyalty program  |
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ruth.bonser
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July 2005
Posts: 481
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| Posted: 1/13/2013 11:26:38 PM
When I heard about this email, I was pissed. This is unfair, how am I not loyal enough for these extra points? I really feel like a devalued customer, frankly. I don't know what 2Peas is thinking with this whole debarcle. | |
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arinfaith
PeaNut
PeaNut 264,776
June 2006
Posts: 231
Layouts: 18
Loc: Las Vegas, Nevada
| Posted: 1/13/2013 11:50:22 PM
Maybe they will change things. Once they see how unhappy people are.. idk really |
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stashful
PeaNut
PeaNut 561,756
July 2012
Posts: 469
Layouts: 7
Loc: Iowa
| Posted: 1/13/2013 11:57:37 PM
I am one of those that never received an email and can't seem to figure out the algorithm of how that was decided. I started here in July and was almost at the 15% level but apparently my dollars were mostly spent on sale items so I didn't have dollar for dollar points awarded to me. The funny thing is that once I had my 15%, I had decided to buy my full price items primarily at 2peas. Now there is no incentive for me to do so. There are plenty of craft stores locally and I also frequent other online stores that have better deals, faster shipping, and no bent corners.
I actually enjoyed earning points this weekend during CHA but I know that for me personally, I can't do that every weekend or most of the week. Everyone is different and I think that it is great for people to rack up points by posting and uploading projects. For me, I feel that it's another thing on my to do list which does not feel like a hobby to me. It also feels unattainable. Too much work for too little reward.
Initially after the change to the new system, I was ready to give it a go. After reading how everything has been handled from communication to arbitrary emails, however, I decided this is not for me. I really enjoy this site, but I'm probably taking my dollars, which haven't been valued here, elsewhere. |
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ScrappinMommy84
BucketHead
PeaNut 439,035
September 2009
Posts: 727
Layouts: 0
Loc: Austin, Texas
| Posted: 1/14/2013 1:49:37 AM
I have a feeling that TwoPeas is about to see a sharp decline in purchases.
I never earned any sort of discount (and only have a little under 2,000 points) so I have no dog in this fight, but I feel bad for those who did. ESPECIALLY since those of you who had earned the discounts did so by spending a LARGE amount of money.
I think the least TwoPeas could have done would be to send out an e-mail stating that things would be changing. It's not like this was a small change - it was actually pretty significant. Even though it is only the first month of the year - I think the responsible thing would have been to let those who had earned the discounts (be it 5%, 10%, or 15 keep the discounts for the remainder of the year.
E-mail or no e-mail I don't really care (for myself), but for those of you who were stripped of your discount - I feel really bad for you! I think the best thing to do is to let your money do the talking.
Between this and ignoring how everyone felt about the re-design, it seems as though TwoPeas has repeatedly been shooting themselves in the foot. |
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MomToE&E
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July 2001
Posts: 3,475
Layouts: 43
Loc: Ohio
| Posted: 1/14/2013 7:27:19 AM
Well said Penny ... well said!  |
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Cade387
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PeaNut 566,163
September 2012
Posts: 180
Layouts: 1
| Posted: 1/14/2013 4:17:49 PM
pennyscraps -
did you say that once we reach a discount level we can't use the free shipping code? Or was that 10% something else?
I'm bummed about not getting the email. With those 5K points I would be 400 points away from 5% and I have that much in my cart anyway. Sure makes you feel not wanted and like you are being nickel and dimed too. | |
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