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If you look in my purse you will see a variety of loyalty cards from a number of different retailers. My favourite of all of them is the Waterstones Points Card. It's not that they are particularly... more

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  • 65 of 65 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 6 obscuredbykep

    Member since 31/01/2009

    Reviews written: 80

    5 Stars Points to read... 18/04/2009
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Earn points for somethng you would get anyway

    Disadvantages Disadvantages -

    Let’s face it, money for nothing is something that no-one would snub. Whether that is winning some money on the lottery, using your clubcard at Tesco, or, as I’m sure a number of you will obviously like – getting money from your reviews here on Ciao. I tend to be rather stingy sometimes, and hate spending money, I suppose most of my money at the moment goes on my weekends, the nights out, the alcohol and the food. Really, I suppose that is a bit of a waste, but anyway, I’m digressing.. So, I like getting money for stuff I would get anyway, that’s why I have my Tesco clubcard, my Boots ... more
  • 58 of 58 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 8 mummy2harry

    Member since 12/04/2007

    Reviews written: 818

    5 Stars Mastercard for book lovers 21/10/2007
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Good earning potential, easy to redeem points, good special offers, using online and in store

    Disadvantages Disadvantages None

    I must admit that I do love my loyalty cards, and I tend to collect them wherever I go, regardless of how much I actually shop in the particular shop in question! Luckily I noticed at the beginning of the year that my branch of Waterstones was one of a few in the country who were going to trail a new loyalty card fo Waterstones customers. So I filled in the little form thingy at the checkout, they gave me my card and away I went, adding yet another oblong of plastic to my purse. The card was such a success it is available nationwide, and if you love books and regularly buy them at Waterstones ... more
  • 10 of 10 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    dr_nightshade

    4 Stars A Must for Bibliomaniacs 29/12/2008
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Allows me to earn money back on uni-related book buying

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Loyalty can stop you from shopping around

    Being a bibliomaniac since childhood, I have always spent far more time and money than is healthy in bookstores. Thus, when I spotted the signs advertising a Waterstones' reward card, I signed up as soon as I could. The reward scheme is simple. For every £1 spent in-store or online, 3 points are earned. Extra points are also awarded when you opt out of using a plastic bag, and occasionally there are even double points weekends. Not to mention that bonus points (sometimes up to 100 extra points!) are available if you purchase certain titles. A rewards card such as this is especially attractive ... more
  • 29 of 29 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 2 lwa04lh28

    Member since 14/03/2009

    Reviews written: 16

    5 Stars Store up points with store card! 20/04/2009
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Free, easy to accumulate, good bonuses

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Poor website section for tracing card points

    I'm a big fan of store cards that reward customers for loyalty. Initially when the Waterstones card was launched, I assumed that it was linked to a credit card (as the M&S card is for example) and I try to avoid racking up credit. So one day when I was stocking up on my next little pile of books in my local shop, the assistant explained to me that it was just a loyalty card. Of course I immediately signed up. - Accumulation - The card allows you to accumulate 3 points per £1 that is spent on normal products which is a much better rate than some other cards such as the Boots Advantage card ... more
  • 2 of 5 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 1 AimeeLou13

    Member since 12/01/2011

    Reviews written: 15

    5 Stars Waterstones Card: Totally Worth Getting 19/01/2011
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Quick to accumulate points & freedom for part point payment

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Like any reward card, you need to spend ALOT of money to get ALOT of points!

    If you look in my purse you will see a variety of loyalty cards from a number of different retailers. My favourite of all of them is the Waterstones Points Card. It's not that they are particularly generous at 3 points per £1 spent, but that each point is worth 1p. I have quite quickly accumulated a significant amount of money on my card to redeem which will come in handy for birthdays and christmas. You can use your card on the Waterstones website to earn or spend, and you have the option of part point payment, part card payment [I've yet to try this in store]. BONUS! When you buy your item ... more

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  • lindanelmes 18/1/2012 08:58:03

    how do i register my waterstones card please

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