Saturday, February 3, 2007

DX Points Launched

Finally here. Something I've talked about with a few fellows for over a month now:

Effectively immediately points are given to every DX orders.

While these points are definitely used to redeem products, I'm looking for ideas and inputs on what you'd like to do with them. Here are some of my thoughts:
  • VIP membership for express shipping upgrades (discounted or may be free).
  • Priority access to quantity limited products
  • A trip to space ... ... -- since Microsoft is sending people to space.

I'm also thinking to implement a system so that more points can be earned in other ways -- more to come on this area soon.

Here are the tidbits about the points system for now:
  • Effective immediately (officially began on Feb 3 midnight)
  • 1 point is issued for every $10 spent (including shipping, to keep things simple)
  • Points are reversed for refunds
  • If you have an account (with a verified e-mail address), you can check for your points with a detailed points history in the account manager (aka order tracking).
  • If you don't have an account or if your e-mail address isn't verified you can still collect points, but you won't be able to see or access them in anyway. Later on when you're fully registered you will have those points in your account.

Again, I'm looking for comments on this subject and inputs on what to do with the points. So please do post your ideas here.