Stars VIP Program - Page 3

augie00 · #1 12-27-2005, 11:34 PM

you know, I was thinking about it tonight, and I just may switch to stars later on in the year, when rakeback means a little less and my bankroll is nice and big. EPT entries would really be nice, and if I cash in one then that's some pretty good rakeback.

I just emailed the party VIP club and was reminded about how much I HATE HATE HATE partypoker. I hadn't dealt with them in a couple weeks and I was forgetting how much they suck.

I asked about January VIP offers and of course they said "to keep the VIP club exciting offers change from month to month. We will not be able to provide you details of future promotions"

I HATE YOU PARTY [img]/images/graemlins/mad.gif[/img]

imported_leader · #2 12-28-2005, 03:21 AM

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So your ballpark estimate turns Stars VIP into 20% rakeback at supernova status. Now please explain to me how this is better than 25% rakeback. For all the hype that Lee Jones gave us, how is 20% rakeback NOT pathetic.

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You pay significantly less in rake at 3/6 and 5/10. Compare the rake structures. There's a big difference. Of course at 10/20+ it doesn't make that much difference, so PP+that think no one has is better.

MicroBob · #3 12-28-2005, 05:10 AM

"For all the hype that Lee Jones gave us"

I think Lee mentioned it ONCE. He just said that they were working on their VIP club which would include the possibility of spending your FPP's on WSOP and PCA entries (and other stuff).

To my knowledge, this was ALL he said about it.

So I don't blame Lee for over-hyping it or anything like that.
All the hype came from 2+2'ers like Augie and others (me included) possibly with over-active imaginations who kept saying, "I want it NOW. I can't wait" etc etc.
This was partly due to the overall growing frustration with the Party VIP incompetence.

I agree with both sides.
It's not mind-blowingly great, but it's a decent start.
And the fact that it's clearly spelled out (and competently) is very attractive compared with the party vagueness and lack of organization.

Just think what everyone here would be doing if Party implemented the same kind of program that Stars is using.

It's not THAT freaking hard to figure out what the players want and actually give it to them.
If Party really wants to keep the high-volume players they're just going to have to try harder...and pay attention to what's going on.

Listening to some of the legitimate complaints about the November pay-outs would be a start.
Not lying about December offers 'coming REALLY soon' would be a good idea too.

I did the marathon 25k points for the cruise thing (don't know ntil Jan 5 if I'm one of the first 30 players) but obviously that promotion wasn't attractive to most people.

flair1239 · #4 12-29-2005, 09:57 PM

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So your ballpark estimate turns Stars VIP into 20% rakeback at supernova status. Now please explain to me how this is better than 25% rakeback. For all the hype that Lee Jones gave us, how is 20% rakeback NOT pathetic.

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Considering the inability of you people to stop blathering about rakeback on Party... I would take a secure 20%, over the 25% that can and probably willo be terminated without notice.

Stars can offer a lower actual percentage... because we all know they will stand by it. Meanwhile the Party Rakeback Affiliates, hold their breath every month... just hoping this won't be the month where the plug is pulled.

jba · #5 12-29-2005, 10:09 PM

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Stars can offer a lower actual percentage... because we all know they will stand by it. Meanwhile the Party Rakeback Affiliates, hold their breath every month... just hoping this won't be the month where the plug is pulled.

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what a terrific point

guaranteed nightly lay of an 8/10 vs bangin your 9/10 HS girlfriend on her parents' couch wondering when they're coming downstairs

Olback · #6 12-26-2005, 09:43 PM

I quite liked it. It allows you to not only enter freerolls but save up your FPP's for entry into the WSOP etc. And the deal is clearly stated and i assume will be honoured (better then on Party).

My only beef is having the freerolls set for the US so they are on between 1am and 4am here.

1p0kerb0y · #7 12-27-2005, 09:55 AM

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I would rather get cash, but I'm sure there is some way around it...

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Was thinking about this and came up with an idea. I will be purchasing items in the FPP but for those who are willing to give up a little bit to get cold hard cash...

Get an entry into one of the Sunday guaranteed tournaments. Unregister from the tournament and get T$. Sell the T$ for 90% of their value (the going rate) in the multi-table tournaments forum. They are VERY easy to sell there.

ipp147 · #8 12-27-2005, 04:48 PM

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I would rather get cash, but I'm sure there is some way around it...

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Was thinking about this and came up with an idea. I will be purchasing items in the FPP but for those who are willing to give up a little bit to get cold hard cash...

Get an entry into one of the Sunday guaranteed tournaments. Unregister from the tournament and get T$. Sell the T$ for 90% of their value (the going rate) in the multi-table tournaments forum. They are VERY easy to sell there.

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They will not give you T$ in this promotion but an untransferable/unsellable "ticket"