YET ANOTHER UPDATE: After contacting support, I was able to redeem the Burt's Bees, and got $14 for it, not the $10.90 it is listed at, so this is fine to cash for.
ANOTHER UPDATE: I cashed in for Burt's Bees and they are not honoring it!!! Giving me an error and to contact support, which is further delaying my son's birthday present. Getting really sick of this people, but DO NOT CASH FOR BURT'S BEES. I know a LOT of you have that as your goal. Members can honestly say they are not getting prizes from Winster now unless you cash for the gift cards only and not the prizes. So much for my statement above about fully supporting them while things are worked out, unless they fix the problem quickly.
UPDATE: I've been told by a member that even though the Amazon listing for the Waffle Maker is $24.72, when they cashed for it, they were given $20 even. So this is not the best deal, and as far as I know, they are not still giving the right price for Burt's Bees, which was the best to cash for. So as far as I know, the best deal right now is the Craft Tool Kit, unless they are not giving the right amount for that. What a mess. >_<
A lot of people want to know the best deals for the current Winster prizes, so here's the breakdown, in this format:
Points to cash in - Title of Prize - Amount you get if Amazon - Points per dollar
1,600,000 - Herbs in a Bag - $8 - 200,000
2,300,000 - Burt's Bees Start Kit (Head-to-Toe) - $10.50? - 219,048
2,700,000 - $15 Music GC - 180,000
3,500,000 - Craft Tool Kit - $19.95 - 175,438
3,500,000 - Food Chopper - $19.08 - 183,438
3,600,000 - Belgian Waffle Maker - $24.72 - 145,631
3,600,000 - $20 Magazine GC - 180,000
5,400,000 - Fondue Maker - $29.99 = 180,060
9,900,000 - Gem Stone Earrings - $55 - 180,000
15,300,000 - Kodak EashyShare C613 - $95 - 161,052
1,000,000 - $7 off Fandango ticket = 142,857
3,000,000 - $10 WalMart GC - 300,000
1,450,000 - $8 Papa John's - 181,250
1,000,000 - $5 Amazon GC - 200,000
NOTE: The prices and availability fluctuate so check or ask me before cashing, but unless you go to the movies, the best deal is the BELGIAN WAFFLE MAKER for 3.6 million points.
I checked at Amazon and the price was as note 24.97 but when i cashed for it they gave me $20.00 even so it is not the best deal. Burt's Bees at 13.95 is/was if they still honor it, otherwise there must be an alternative.
I appreciate that you took the time to tell me this is wrong and I'll edit the post now to say the tool kit is best unless they are gypping people on that as well.
Many Prizes are actually gift certificates that can be used to purchase the Prize described at a third-party vendor. In these cases, the value of the gift certificate is equal to or greater than the cost of purchasing the Prize (excluding any shipping, handling, or applicable taxes) from the designated vendor as of the time you claim your Prize. Winnie is not responsible for subsequent price increases by the vendor for that Prize. Unless otherwise stated, the vendors have no affiliation with Winster, Inc., and are not authorized to act or make representations on behalf of Winster, Inc. You may be required to register and/or create an account with the vendor in order to redeem your certificate and collect your Prize, and you are subject to the vendor's applicable policies, including expiration dates or inactivity charges for their certificates. You are solely responsible for any shipping, handling, taxes or other incidental charges as required by the vendor. Note in particular that many vendors charge sales tax when gift certificates are redeemed, based on your place of residence.
I am sorry for this inconvenience.
Sommer
Winster.com Support Team
---------------Original Message---------------
From: Teri, Manes
Subject: points for prize redemption I sent you all an email yesterday after I cashed out for the Belgian waffle maker and got $20 credit for it although the amazon website says $24.72. I would not think there to be a discrepancy unless there was a sudden mark down. I don’t know if you had an opportunity to review that or not, but as I sent it from my home email, I just am giving you my work email as well when you respond.
Thank you in advance.
Many Prizes are actually gift certificates that can be used to purchase the Prize described at a third-party vendor. In these cases, the value of the gift certificate is equal to or greater than the cost of purchasing the Prize (excluding any shipping, handling, or applicable taxes) from the designated vendor as of the time you claim your Prize. Winnie is not responsible for subsequent price increases by the vendor for that Prize. Unless otherwise stated, the vendors have no affiliation with Winster, Inc., and are not authorized to act or make representations on behalf of Winster, Inc. You may be required to register and/or create an account with the vendor in order to redeem your certificate and collect your Prize, and you are subject to the vendor's applicable policies, including expiration dates or inactivity charges for their certificates. You are solely responsible for any shipping, handling, taxes or other incidental charges as required by the vendor. Note in particular that many vendors charge sales tax when gift certificates are redeemed, based on your place of residence.
I am sorry for this inconvenience.
Sommer
Winster.com Support Team
---------------Original Message---------------
From: Teri, Manes
Subject: points for prize redemption
I sent you all an email yesterday after I cashed out for the Belgian waffle maker and got $20 credit for it although the amazon website says $24.72. I would not think there to be a discrepancy unless there was a sudden mark down. I don’t know if you had an opportunity to review that or not, but as I sent it from my home email, I just am giving you my work email as well when you respond.
Thank you in advance.
Attinsley cashed for it before finding this out and I updated the post when it wouldn't let me claim my Burt's Bees so I am updating this post immediately when I get new information, and am letting support know as well. I got more than was listed for the Burt's Bees, $14 instead of $10.90 and after they fixed it, was able to apply it to my account, so this is a 'safe' prize. Jeez, I'm hoping things get resolved soon but even if I'm not on the site much, I am elsewhere and still keeping track of these things for all the members. Thanks Teri.