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Redeemed Two Pairs of Shorts for Free
Today, I used the rebate points in one of my credit cards to buy two pairs of short pants.
Last time, I would spend and collect credit card points. When I have accumulated enough points, I would browse through the bank’s rewards catalogue and choose items to redeem. Often times, I had to choose items which I do not really need from the limited choices available.
When rebate cards and cash back cards hit the town, I was glad and quickly got myself a couple of these cards. The rebates I earn could be used to pay for anything I buy from selected merchants. Today, I bought two pairs of shorts. The point I want to highlight is, I can choose any items I need from the merchants’ stores instead of browsing through the bank’s rewards catalogue.
Cash back cards are even better. These credits are credited into the account and reduce the amount outstanding on the card. This is as good as giving cash back to me.
When my colleagues and I go for lunch together, they usually want me to pay for the bill first and reimburse me with cash when we return to the office. I don’t know why they prefer to do this. But it works out in my favor because I earn credits from paying for these lunches.
