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   posted: Nov. 24, 2008 @ 8:50a
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I may get red for this but I think it's a special case that should be posted here.

For some reason I decided to check my fw account today and was happy to find an available balance of just over $50. There's an entry for a $5 Bonus Buck earned sometime after 2005. I never paid attention to it because I assume it's been paid, since it was so long ago. But when I tried to cash out via PayPal, I got the message the bonuses can only be paid by check. Also, I came across this in the FAQ:

Bonuses unclaimed by December 31, 2008 will be forfeited. You'll need to have at least $10.00 in available Cash Back in your account to request the bonus.

So get to it.

Moderator Comment: If you are trying to cash out with your $5 bonus bucks, please remember to request payment by check! One of the rules of the program is that we can not pay it out via paypal. A minimum $10 is required. Thanks! — Dec. 4, 2008 @ 1:36pm
   posted: Nov. 24, 2008 @ 8:50a

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   posted: Nov. 24, 2008 @ 9:07a
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Thanks for the heads up. I would've lost my $5 bonus if you hadn't posted.

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   posted: Nov. 24, 2008 @ 9:19a
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Kariput said:Thanks for the heads up. I would've lost my $5 bonus if you hadn't posted.

Ditto!

They wanted to scarf dough for the privilege of posting to Paypal account - I had'em cut me a check instead.

THANKS!!

Message edited by: electricpatj on 2008-11-24 09:21:44 CST
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   posted: Nov. 24, 2008 @ 9:25a
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Thanks. Looks like I'm screwed since I have no other CashBack avail

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   posted: Nov. 24, 2008 @ 9:38a
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lolz, this thread got moved to FW forum.

if we all cash out our CashBack, fw might be the next business asking the gov for a bailout

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   posted: Nov. 24, 2008 @ 1:05p
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my understanding is the takeout deadline for the fw bonus has long come and gone. I thought the deadline was last year in august or September.


August 31, 2007 was the last day to make purchases which counted in the Bonus Bucks promotion.

If you did not earn $5.00 in qualifying Cash Back purchases between November 2005 and August 31, 2007, you did not qualify for the bonus. The pending $5.00 bonus and progress banner was removed.

Bonuses unclaimed by December 31, 2008 will be forfeited. You'll need to have at least $10.00 in available Cash Back in your account to request the bonus.

Did it get extended FW Staff? I could have sworn it ended last year or earlier this year.

Message edited by: FrugalFreak on 2008-11-24 13:09:17 CST
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   posted: Nov. 26, 2008 @ 8:50p
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I too have this $5 sitting in there but there is no action I can take on it. It just says status: earned.

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   posted: Nov. 26, 2008 @ 11:59p
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The time to request payment was indeed extended.
Fair warning to the procrastinators out there - we will be unable to extend it again.

We were just discussing today that we will be sending out reminders shortly for those that have earned, but not yet cashed out, the $5 Bonus Bucks. Great that you've already given a reminder to folks as well!

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   posted: Nov. 27, 2008 @ 12:34a
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Why the $5 Bonus Buck cannot be cashed out via paypal??

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   posted: Nov. 27, 2008 @ 1:43p
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minghongtw said:Why the $5 Bonus Buck cannot be cashed out via paypal??
I'd be curious to know also. It seems it would be much more cost effective for FW to not have to produce and mail a check. Therefore, one would think online rebates via Paypal would be encouraged but instead this issue discourages it. Odd!

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   posted: Nov. 27, 2008 @ 2:00p
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smileshadow said:minghongtw said:Why the $5 Bonus Buck cannot be cashed out via paypal??
I'd be curious to know also. It seems it would be much more cost effective for FW to not have to produce and mail a check. Therefore, one would think online rebates via Paypal would be encouraged but instead this issue discourages it. Odd!

 


If I remember correctly think it was a way to discourage people from signing up more then once. Since they would only allow one per mailing address / household.

 

bonus bucks Rules and Information:

* Qualifying transactions take place after 12:00 a.m. November 1, 2005.
* Qualifying transactions report automatically by merchants.
* Total $5 Cash Back earned to qualify for the $5 bonus.
* Bonus payment available when qualifying Cash Back is available in member account.
* One bonus per household.
* FatWallet.com Cash Back check minimum payment, $10.
* FatWallet reserves the right to extend or cancel promotion at its discretion.
* Void where prohibited.


If you do not meet the terms of the $5 Bonus Bucks rules you can voluntarily exclude yourself from the $5 Bonus to expedite your future FatWallet Cash Back payment requests.

Message edited by: helptnt on 2008-11-27 14:04:46 CST
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   posted: Nov. 27, 2008 @ 2:56p
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helptnt said:If I remember correctly think it was a way to discourage people from signing up more then once. Since they would only allow one per mailing address / household.

That is exactly the reason. Thanks for the friendly, helpful response!

Message edited by: Maniac on 2008-11-27 14:56:44 CST
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   posted: Nov. 30, 2008 @ 5:13p
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I too have this $5 sitting in there but there is no action I can take on it. It just says status: earned.

Could it be
1) You cashed it out long ago; or
2) You don't have a $5 Cash Back balance from other sources (to make the $10 minimum)?

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   posted: Dec. 3, 2008 @ 8:08a
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Can someone explain how to "request" the $5 bonus bucks pay-out? I don't see any link available to request it.

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   posted: Dec. 3, 2008 @ 10:30a
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Hello Overhear,

Your $5 bonus payment was included in your Dec 2007 payment.

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   posted: Dec. 3, 2008 @ 10:34a
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Okay. Thanks!

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   posted: Dec. 3, 2008 @ 7:17p
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Dang none of my Cash Back things will clear until next year >.< So i can't get my bonus lol

Moderator Comment: The promo ended Aug 31, 2007, if that helps ;) — Dec. 4, 2008 @ 12:01pm
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   posted: Dec. 4, 2008 @ 10:07a
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It's disheartening to see this email arrive in my inbox on 12/2 when there is no way to add 67 cents to my available Cash Back within 26 days.


I just wanted to get that off my chest. Thanks for letting me know I am screwed in a roundabout way.


edit: phew, that felt good.

Message edited by: DangerBoy on 2008-12-04 10:37:34 CST
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   posted: Dec. 4, 2008 @ 1:41p
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We are listening!

We realize many of you are close to the 'cash out' level required to be able to redeem your bonus bucks, but won't be there prior to the end of the year. While we will not be extending the deadline of Dec 31, 2008, we are working on a solution for you. I don't have all of the details yet. However, I do appreciate your patience in this matter.

If you would like more direct communication about this, or have questions about your specific account, please send me a Support Request. If you don't mind putting Bonus Bucks in the subject line, that will get my attention even faster.

Charlotte
Cash Back Supervisor

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