Fans rejoiced when, in June of 2016, American Girl finally launched their own loyalty program, AG Rewards. Many other toy brands with a similar model to American Girl, such as Build a bear with their Build a Bear Bonus Club, had already had loyalty programs for years, and fans were happy that they finally got their own loyalty program for their favorite brand. The program has been quite a success, with the perks ranging from sneak peeks to upper-tier level events.
However, most of us aren't rich, and we don't spend money at AG enough to reach their gold or berry tier and actually receive any of those perks. There are, however, ways to get free stuff and perks from AG Rewards just as a silver member.
1. Any money you spend on AG, spend at AG.
Tip #1 starts with where you buy your AG stuff. Most collectors are looking to spend their money on now-retired items and look to secondhand marketplaces first instead of AG. However, consider purchasing items that are still available from American Girl directly through American Girl to get those rewards points. Books are a great thing to buy from American Girl, they go on sale often! (side note, shipping/tax doesn't count towards rewards points) Still, if you're wanting to buy an item that's still available from American Girl, why not have your money go to your rewards account and not just to barnes and noble or other stores. At the silver tier, which most of us will stay on, $1=1 point, and for every 200 points you earn (a.k.a. every $200 you spend) you get a free $10 reward. Spend another $200, get another $10 reward, and these rewards stack if you spend say $400. Of course, most of us won't get there. However, also consider....
2. Christmas
Christmas is going to be the time where you're likely to rack up the most points. Getting even a $100 item can give you a big boost to earning enough points for a rewards certificate. Make sure that you or anyone purchasing AG items for you, if those items are still available through American Girl, purchases those items through your personal account on their website.
3. Bonus points and the Mailing list
Is the AG Rewards mailing list a lot of marketing e-mails? Yes, but occasionally those e-mails will include ways to earn bonus points! It could be 10 points for watching a video or 5 points for answering a survey question. These points do eventually go through, and throughout the year they can add up! The mailing list can also be useful because all AG Rewards members get some sneak peaks of new products before they launch. I earned 135 points just by doing the little things through their e-mails and answering their survey questions. I can't find any survey questions currently but it's simple things like which doll you like the best or what's the coolest thing about the summer?
4. Use your rewards wisely
Rewards come in $10 certificates. If the item you choose to purchase is $10 or under, it will be shipped for free! Certain items like Shoes, glasses and earrings are exactly $10, and it's awesome to receive a free pair of doll shoes! You can also save up rewards certificates for discounts off of bigger items like a doll or large playset or accessory set.
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