The definitive sony card rewards thread - a good start to a free game or controller

[quote name='schultzed']Wait, I just found the PSN cards on the reward site . . . and ordered 2 of them . . . interesting, those points were from charges to my card . . . now I have to look at the bonus points from the OP.[/QUOTE]

you have the link to it... i can not find it
 
[quote name='King_of_Kings']you have the link to it... i can not find it[/QUOTE]
Redeem -> Insider Specials. Last item on the bottom. Don't bother if you don't have the Sony or Playstation credit card.
 
[quote name='hqn101']Wait so all PS3 counts towards the 3x points extra if you buy from authorized retailer.[/QUOTE]
All Sony brand stuff counts as 3x bonus points, but you have to fill out the form and request the bonus points--it's not automatic.

You do get the 5x bonus points automatically if you buy from sonystyle stores, but their deals usually aren't as good as Amazon or other stores. That's why I usually get the best deal I can and file for the 2 bonus points/$1.
 
Anyone else had trouble getting the PSN vouchers? I ordered one several weeks ago and never got the email (though I've had no trouble in the past) and after several calls to support they finally sent me an email saying it'd be 1-2 weeks.
 
[quote name='hpv']Anyone else had trouble getting the PSN vouchers? I ordered one several weeks ago and never got the email (though I've had no trouble in the past) and after several calls to support they finally sent me an email saying it'd be 1-2 weeks.[/QUOTE]
I never wait for the e-mail. As soon as you order it, there's a link you can click to view it immediately. Have you checked your spam/junk mail?
 
[quote name='simmias']I never wait for the e-mail. As soon as you order it, there's a link you can click to view it immediately. Have you checked your spam/junk mail?[/QUOTE]

Yeah, even had them try reshipping it and I never got anything. I've ordered a few before and gotten the email within a few minutes at the most. I'm wondering if it has something to do with the PSN vouchers disappearing from their system a few days after I ordered, though they appear to be back now.
 
[quote name='hpv']Yeah, even had them try reshipping it and I never got anything. I've ordered a few before and gotten the email within a few minutes at the most. I'm wondering if it has something to do with the PSN vouchers disappearing from their system a few days after I ordered, though they appear to be back now.[/QUOTE]

Just go back into the order and you should see a small blue icon next to the card.

My Account -> View Redemption History -> Click on the order number -> A new window pops open -> There a small blue icon with text that says "Get your coupons" Click it and it will open a new window with your Sony Rewards E-Coupon and it will have the card number.

You won't get a physical card in the mail.
 
[quote name='jh6269']Just go back into the order and you should see a small blue icon next to the card.

My Account -> View Redemption History -> Click on the order number -> A new window pops open -> There a small blue icon with text that says "Get your coupons" Click it and it will open a new window with your Sony Rewards E-Coupon and it will have the card number.

You won't get a physical card in the mail.[/QUOTE]

Oh, I know I won't get a physical card in the mail. I also know that there's no "get your coupons" in the order history. I'm neither an idiot nor new at this. Plus I've talked to customer support 3 times.

But yes, previous times that I've redeemed these vouchers there has been such a link in the order history.
 
What exactly are the benfits/downfalls of staying up on this program if you don't have a Sony/Playstation Credit Card? I really don't need another CC right now and am wondering if this is even worth my time.

Thanks!
 
[quote name='cusoman']What exactly are the benfits/downfalls of staying up on this program if you don't have a Sony/Playstation Credit Card? I really don't need another CC right now and am wondering if this is even worth my time.

Thanks![/QUOTE]
Why not just get the card?

I have never understood the "I really don't need another credit card" logic, unless the person is so weak-willed that they'll spend any credit limit they have just because it's there. Is that you? No? Then just get the card! I haven't used mine since my initial purchase that gave me $200 off my purchase, and even in the sock drawer it earns me $17+ a month in PSN cash for a few clicks of the mouse in the morning at work when I'm drinking my coffee.

Credit cards like this are quickly going the way of the dodo - get in before it's too late!
 
Man this card is awesome, free PS3, 500 points each of the last 2 months, and you get an easy 1000 points a month just doing all the trivia stuff.
 
Holy sh!t, you guys are right! They're just throwing all kinds of money around. I just bought 2 PSN cards this morning and they give me 500 more points for nothing LOL
I know the rewards are pretty limited (since you can only buy Sony stuff), but this still is probably the best rewards card I've ever had.
 
[quote name='simmias']Why not just get the card?

I have never understood the "I really don't need another credit card" logic, unless the person is so weak-willed that they'll spend any credit limit they have just because it's there. Is that you? No? Then just get the card! I haven't used mine since my initial purchase that gave me $200 off my purchase, and even in the sock drawer it earns me $17+ a month in PSN cash for a few clicks of the mouse in the morning at work when I'm drinking my coffee.

Credit cards like this are quickly going the way of the dodo - get in before it's too late![/QUOTE]
Do you understand the credit score system? Do you understand that part of the equation has to do with your potential debt at any given time? Having another card out there gives me more potential debt and a potentially lower score. I'm in debt snowball mode right now and really don't need another account to account for - besides, does this card have annual fees? Remember too, that these companies can add fees whenever they want, all they have to do is give you warning, and I'd rather not have another card to have to track on that front.

It's a personal preference, so if someone could just answer the question without giving me some lip, I'd appreciate it. Thanks!
 
[quote name='cusoman']Do you understand the credit score system?[/QUOTE]
Yes.
Do you understand that part of the equation has to do with your potential debt at any given time?
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Yes. However, I don't think you are grasping exactly how it affects your score. The major factor in your credit score (besides timely payments, no judgments, bankruptcies, etc.) is utilization - debt/available credit. Opening a new card will not make that ratio worse... in fact, it will help your score because now you have more available credit than you did before. You will take a temporary hit in your length of credit accounts and your number of recent inquiries, but who cares unless you're applying for a mortgage or loan in the next few months? In the long run it's always beneficial to your score to have more credit than less as long as you are responsible.

Having another card out there gives me more potential debt and a potentially lower score.
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More potential debt helps your score, actually. Not having the willpower to keep from maxing it can pitfall it in a hurry, though.

I'm in debt snowball mode right now
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Congratulations on tackling your debt! When you're done, visit a place like the finance forum on fatwallet.com. You'll learn more than you ever wanted to know about your credit score... more than Dave Ramsey can tell you ;) (I'm guessing Ramsey? You did use the term "debt snowball")

besides, does this card have annual fees? Remember too, that these companies can add fees whenever they want, all they have to do is give you warning, and I'd rather not have another card to have to track on that front.
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And you said it yourself - they send you a warning. Just read your mail, give them a quick call, and you're done. Even if you don't read your mail, read your statements. If you see that they decided to start charging an annual fee, call and cancel the card - they have to remove the fee under the new legislation as long as you are reasonably timely.

It's a personal preference, so if someone could just answer the question without giving me some lip, I'd appreciate it. Thanks!
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I didn't think I gave you any lip, I just wondered why anyone *wouldn't* have this card in his or her possession. And no, I wouldn't bother with the rewards program without the card, although plenty of people do. Read through this thread - your question has been asked and answered several times before.
 
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Yeah to echo what simmias said, having another credit card actually raises your credit score, though you get a slight loss of points before its approved when they do a hard pull on your credit history.

I love the credit card for the rewards program (and of course the free PS3), but I only use it for small purchases and I used better cashback reward credit cards for most stuff. Assuming you have the discipline to not use credit just because it's available, get the card. You get about 8 (200 points per week) dollars worth of points per month just by doing the jeopardy weekly tournament once a week if you don't want to answer the questions everyday.

Anyway to answer your questions, no annual fees, and the rewards program probably isn't worth it for non-card holders (see below).

1. You basically can only redeem a small amount of points at a time if not a cardholder (no restrictions for cardholders). Means you pretty much have to pony up 90% of the price with money, not points.

From sony site:
For DVD or CD items listed for less than 2,000 points in the Rewards catalog, members can apply a maximum of 200 Sony Rewards points.
For DVD or CD items greater than 2,001 points but less than 10,000, members can apply a maximum of 500 Sony Rewards points.
Sony Card members have no point redemption limits.
For items that are 10,000 points or less, members are only allowed to apply 500 Rewards points.

2. If you're not a cardholder, your points expire in ~1 year or less (5 years for cardholders)

"You earn Sony Rewards Points on a calendar year basis. You can use your points at any time during the year they were earned and also for an additional three-month period in the following year. At the end of this three-month grace period, the points earned in the previous calendar year will expire.".
 
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Thanks xboxsox - I was too lazy to track down the actual terms for non-cardholders.

cusoman - I hope you don't think I was busting your balls. I just think this is a great card, especially if you have a PS3. But I can understand that if you're in debt reduction mode right now, the last thing you probably want to see is another credit card.
 
Don't use your card for stuff that you don't need. Use it for stuff that you already have money to buy--like gas, groceries, etc. And pay it to $0 every single month. Sit back and collect all the free points :D
 
[quote name='simmias']Yes.
Yes. However, I don't think you are grasping exactly how it affects your score. The major factor in your credit score (besides timely payments, no judgments, bankruptcies, etc.) is utilization - debt/available credit. Opening a new card will not make that ratio worse... in fact, it will help your score because now you have more available credit than you did before. You will take a temporary hit in your length of credit accounts and your number of recent inquiries, but who cares unless you're applying for a mortgage or loan in the next few months? In the long run it's always beneficial to your score to have more credit than less as long as you are responsible.

More potential debt helps your score, actually. Not having the willpower to keep from maxing it can pitfall it in a hurry, though.

Congratulations on tackling your debt! When you're done, visit a place like the finance forum on fatwallet.com. You'll learn more than you ever wanted to know about your credit score... more than Dave Ramsey can tell you ;) (I'm guessing Ramsey? You did use the term "debt snowball")

And you said it yourself - they send you a warning. Just read your mail, give them a quick call, and you're done. Even if you don't read your mail, read your statements. If you see that they decided to start charging an annual fee, call and cancel the card - they have to remove the fee under the new legislation as long as you are reasonably timely.

I didn't think I gave you any lip, I just wondered why anyone *wouldn't* have this card in his or her possession. And no, I wouldn't bother with the rewards program without the card, although plenty of people do. Read through this thread - your question has been asked and answered several times before.[/QUOTE]

There is one thing that's not 100% true. If you have too much credit, your score goes down. I was at a lecture with a financial adviser, and he's seen a case where a guy had 200k or so in credit card limits, and that brought his credit rating down. They're afraid that someone could charge it all up and disappear if it gets too high. But of course, who has $200k credit lol.
 
[quote name='jh6269']^ Weird, dunno. I just bought two this morning and it was instantaneous.[/QUOTE]

Yeah, I'm going to call them again tomorrow if I remember and see if they'll just credit me the points. So annoying!
 
Wow, I've been way outta the loop on this damned card. Last I was doing the site they just had wheel trivia and puzzle, so I stopped cuz it wasn't worth the time for so few points, but the jeopardy (especially the 200 point quarterly!) is really amazing. God I love this card!
 
Whats the number to call if you bought your ps3 with the sony card for the double warranty my ps3 laser has stopped working.
 
[quote name='Zmonkay']but the jeopardy (especially the 200 point quarterly!) is really amazing. [/QUOTE]

You get 200 points weekly, not quarterly.
 
[quote name='jh6269']You get 200 points weekly, not quarterly.[/QUOTE]

Oh really? I swear when I did it today it said something about April, which isn't next week. Must have been something else. Thanks for the heads up!
 
Yea, there's a weekly Jeopardy thing for 200 points and a daily one for 25 points. April thing might have been your wishlist, since that's once a month. Might also be reverse auction or something.
 
[quote name='Zmonkay']Oh really? I swear when I did it today it said something about April, which isn't next week. Must have been something else. Thanks for the heads up![/QUOTE]

Yes, the quarterly tournament is in April, but you only get 25 points for it. Weekly tournament is 200 points.
 
Is there any downside to opening a rewards account and using that weeks/months before applying for the credit card? Also, since the introductory rebate offer varies, is it based on when you use it, or what the offer was when you got your credit card (i.e. if I were to get it now, would I only be able to get $50 off $250 even if it changed later to $100 off $300 or something)? And lastly, does the introductory offer ever expire if you don't use it within x days of opening your account? Thanks for any help!
 
[quote name='scowlpic22']Is there any downside to opening a rewards account and using that weeks/months before applying for the credit card?[/QUOTE]

I'll have to defer to someone else, I got the card 1st.

Also, since the introductory rebate offer varies, is it based on when you use it, or what the offer was when you got your credit card (i.e. if I were to get it now, would I only be able to get $50 off $250 even if it changed later to $100 off $300 or something)?
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Yes, it varies. When I bought my PS3, it was $500 new (160 GB + Uncharted bundle + free controller). I had to apply for the card, purchase the PS3, got $100 off instantly. Then, there was a bonus offer where I had to spend another 3,000 within 6 months to get the extra (2) $100 credits. I paid a grand total of $200 for my PS3, Uncharted 2, a free controller, and I got Killzone 2 with the 5x bonus points just for buying the $500 PS3 (500 x 5 = 2500 points) and putting $3,000 in bills on my card (3000 points).

Right now, there's only a $50 card credit after your first purchase. Also, now it looks like the offer is only at SonyRewards.com, and not SonyStyle.com. There has been bonus offers where, if you continue to use your card, you could get extra $100 credits.

So, if you took the deal now, you'd get a PS3 slim for $250 (it's still a good price, but just not as good as what I got). But keep in mind that you're going to get shitloads of free PSN games and stuff if you use the card and play the daily bonus games on the rewards site (search my earlier posts, you can get almost 425 points a week by playing the games--that's a FREE PSN game/$10 PSN card every 2 weeks).

Here's the link:

http://www.sonyrewards.com/en/home/sonycard/

Click on the Apply Now link.

And lastly, does the introductory offer ever expire if you don't use it within x days of opening your account? Thanks for any help!
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Yes, you have to make the purchase within 45 days. Do verify this, because the deal may have changed.
 
How much as the PS3 cards worth for trading or reselling? I've been buying gas gift cards since that's the closest thing to cash for me but with the huge increase in price on them I'm wondering if I'd be better off getting PSN vouchers and selling/trading those.
 
[quote name='scowlpic22']Is there any downside to opening a rewards account and using that weeks/months before applying for the credit card? ![/QUOTE]

There's no real downside, except your points expire according to the status when you earned them. So basically if you register 2500 worth of products while you aren't a cardholder, it will expire in a year even after you get the card. The status of the points doesn't "upgrade".

That being said you wouldn't have any points anyway if you didn't join sony rewards, so you could argue that's not really a downside. If you do the trivia's and stuff you could accumulate a bunch of 1 year expiry points before you become a cardholder (which I guess is better than having 0 points). But I wouldn't register the 5 items until you became a cardholder.
 
[quote name='hqn101']Whats the number to call if you bought your ps3 with the sony card for the double warranty my ps3 laser has stopped working.[/QUOTE]


1-800-551-8472

Check out my first post for a little extra info, just scroll down to the bottom where the heading reads a big plus for cardholders.

My warranty experience was great!! I ended up purchasing a 5 year warranty on both my ps3 and my xbox 360 for 60 bucks each through my sony CC with Visa's enhancement service warranties.
 
So I bought Tekken 6 today in the Amazon goldbox deal, and want to use my points to redeem. I have a question about the redemption form for those who've used it before.

What should I put for model number, since it's a game it doesn't have one..use the UPC?

Secondly for Item price, do I just use the 17.99 pretax or the 19.59 total charged?
 
I use this method

model: PS3 Tekken 6 (you could add the blus number too from the side if you would like)

You can submit it with tax, but they probably will only give you 17.99 and deduct 1799 points.
 
ive gone through the purchase credit process about 5 times in the past year and I usually get credited within 2 weeks.

I bought Heavy Rain on release date and sent in the form on 2/24 and have not heard a thing from them about it. Should I send in another copy or continue to wait?
 
On my God of War ultimate edition, I looked at the spine of the box and it had the model number there. It was 4 letters and there were 5 numbers below it, I put the numbers in there. Haven't got my credit yet, but I'll let you know.
 
Thanks for the answers guys. On a side note, I honestly never noticed that blu code on the side of my games before haha.
 
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