Another Startsampling.com Update 4/25/02

[strosg97]

Revised FTM Program - Update
Update April 25, 2002

First, we again thank you for all your patience and support. At this point we are working on final testing of the phase one launch of our enhanced FTM program. Our launch date is set for next week on Friday May 3rd. As we put phase one in place, recall as we've told you, that it represents the beginning of the new program. As we've described in previous notes we will initially launch with a new 1,000 point redemption level that includes a wide range of potential prizes. Over time we will continue to add to the program and offer even more prizes. Our intent all along has been to satisfy the number one issue raised by members and that was for the program to contain a wider variety of higher quality products - we've met that goal.

Remember the reason StartSampling exists is to offer our members a fun way to "Try Something New" and the FTM program has simply been one part of the fun. Most of you who enjoy high point levels have had the opportunity to try many different products over the more than 3 years that StartSampling has been a part of the online world and we are very grateful for your continuing support in these challenging business times.

We are very pleased to announce we are now, finally, in the ending stages of the countdown to launch.

[bpesch]

I hate to be pesimistic about it, but I'll believe it when it happens.

[AtlantaGAL]

I got so sick of waiting for them to provide something other than golden books (or whatever they were), that I donated about 6000 FTM to the 9/11 relief when they were running that promo. I think I have nearly 2500 again, lol!

Does anyone remember way back when they used to send you a check for cash? Those were the good old days!

[KitKittyKat]

Loved the cash. I turned in points twice for $50. Now that was worth visiting SS everyday. Recently I wonder why I stick with it. I have over 6000 points.

[mama2calli]

I think I have just about 9000 points, had been saving up for one of those digital cameras before all this stuff started taking place. I had been logging in once a week over the winter time as I thought points weren't being accrued until I checked my account (instead of using the frequent tryer miles tab) and found they were accruing, figures! Kath