[Archangel]

I remember getting an email on August 14 about coming changes to Pulse memberships. I think we saw the first of that at PulseCon with the exclusives. I was hoping they would break the news on the “tiered” system and rewards program last week too. I think many of us have spent some serious coin on that site this past year, and I know it would have been even more if they could get their product shipped before I find it at other retailers. I completely understand the issue there.

What would you like to see out of a rewards program? Something like GameStop’s membership system? Something different?

I can’t imagine what a tier system would look like, but I hope those purchases are retroactive. Does anyone any insight into what that might look like?

If I could have one ask out of the membership program, it would be early releases on preorders capped at one item per membership, to help limit scalping and not completely undercutting retail. I know I’ve canceled 4-5 transactions this summer because I found the items before they could ship. I’m about to cancel another if I find Toxin in-stock somewhere.

I know many of us were grandfathered in with free memberships this year, and the shipping savings alone have been nice, but $50 per year is pretty steep for a yearly renewal (especially when you’re already spending a ton on their products). Hopefully they release more details before the holidays, when everyone starts feeling a cash crunch.