Stars VIP - What new FPP prize can you buy and what one do you want? [Archive]

HSB

12-23-2005, 03:08 PM

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Shouldn't the $2,500 travel gift card be a slightly better deal than getting 5 $500 travel gift cards? Or at least equivalent?

$500 gift card = 30,000 FPP
$2,500 gift card = 155,000 FPP

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I wondered that myself. Only thing that makes sense is that the higher denominations are at a higher level and thus some of those FPP were earned with less actual rake paid than the lower level.

Regardless, if I am ever in the market for $2500 in travel, I'm buying five of the $500 and using the 5000 FPP I save to buy 16.667 stress balls to throw at people on the plane.

mscags

12-23-2005, 03:15 PM

Their store blows everyone elses away. Can you imagine getting the Porsche? That would be sick.

Scotch78

12-23-2005, 03:24 PM

My 2006 wishlist is 2 of these:
http://www.pokerstars.com/FPPStore/thumbnails/dell21.jpg

1 of these:
http://www.pokerstars.com/FPPStore/thumbnails/dell50.jpg

2 of these (new desktop and laptop):
http://www.pokerstars.com/FPPStore/thumbnails/DellCard.jpg

And then a shitload of these:
http://www.pokerstars.com/FPPStore/thumbnails/travelcard1.jpg

Scott

HSB

12-23-2005, 03:29 PM

http://www.pokerstars.com/FPPStore/thumbnails/ept_mc.jpg

Scotch78

12-23-2005, 03:32 PM

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http://www.pokerstars.com/FPPStore/thumbnails/ept_mc.jpg

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I was thinking about that, or a WSOP main event seat, but it would mean grinding all 52 weeks and I want some vacation time.

Scott

HSB

12-23-2005, 03:46 PM

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http://www.pokerstars.com/FPPStore/thumbnails/ept_mc.jpg

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I was thinking about that, or a WSOP main event seat, but it would mean grinding all 52 weeks and I want some vacation time.

Scott

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Bust out early

Eagles

12-23-2005, 04:38 PM

Play non step get 3 000 000 fpps and get a porsche.

MikeSmith

12-23-2005, 06:57 PM

eventually they ll offer mail order brides

i want it all im multitabling 100/200!!!!

MicroBob

12-23-2005, 07:31 PM

I currently have 269 FPP's.

My wish-list: I want it ALL!!!!!!!!!!! (except the Porsche...could care less about that).

4thstreetpete

12-23-2005, 08:43 PM

OK, I want that porsche! Currently I have 310 FPP's. Now how on earth am I going to get 3 million FPPs if they only allow me to deposit 2K a month? I think their deposit limit is ridiculous if you want to play some higher limits. I think this does somewhat explain whey there are so little cash games going on at stars despite the number of registered members.

teddyFBI

12-23-2005, 08:44 PM

Just ask them to increase it -- they'll bump it up to 10K just by asking.

4thstreetpete

12-23-2005, 08:54 PM

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Just ask them to increase it -- they'll bump it up to 10K just by asking.

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really? what if you haven't played there much at all? will give it a try, thanks.

splashpot

12-23-2005, 09:18 PM

I have 777 points now.

I think it would be awesome if I could get one of those EPT packages. Is the Monte Carlo one really that much better than the Deauville or Copenhagen one? I know the entry fee is higher for Monte Carlo, but aside from that, is there any reason the Monte Carlo package is better?

HSB

12-23-2005, 09:42 PM

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I have 777 points now.

I think it would be awesome if I could get one of those EPT packages. Is the Monte Carlo one really that much better than the Deauville or Copenhagen one? I know the entry fee is higher for Monte Carlo, but aside from that, is there any reason the Monte Carlo package is better?

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It's in Monte Carlo.

Monte Carlo is so cool they name cars after it.

James Bond plays there.

FUJItheFISH

12-23-2005, 10:02 PM

[censored] everything

LotsOfOuts69

12-23-2005, 10:12 PM

Ok, so all the tournament values are given between 61.5 FPP/$ (for the WCOOP) to 62.8 FPP/$ (Sunday $500,000 guaranteed)

EPT at Monte Carlo is 62.5 FPP/$ and the WSOP events are 62 FPP/$.

Using 62-62.5 FPP/$ for the bahamas ($12,000 package) and WSOP main event($11,000 package, we will assume they give the same deal where you get a free hotel if you wear their gear) you get these ranges:

WSOP Main event: 682,000 -> 687,500 FPPs
WPT Atlantis: 744,000 -> 750,000 FPPs

This is assuming that they dont cut some deal with these two packages. I can only assume that they might be LESS because they haven't posted them yet. If not, why wouldn't they just put the equal value for a WSOP prelim event as for the main event.

They must be trying to figure out some way they can get it to us for cheaper, remember, they want as many players there as possible, so that Stars can add one more champion to their list (without having to sign him after)

--LoO

LotsOfOuts69

12-23-2005, 10:21 PM

Like a poster said above, or in another thread, at the platnum level you will be earning 20% rakeback.

For a $55+5 SNG player, you will get ($5)*(5FPP)*(2.5 Platnum multiplier) = 62.5 FPP per tourny = $1 cash value.

12,000 SnG's = $12,000 = Main Event/Atlantis package.

For those who play higher it will be much less. I know those $200+15 pros will only need 4,000 tournies to get to the bahamas.

whiskeytown

12-23-2005, 11:40 PM

I would kill for a nice Ipod nano - even a free one - 14000 FPP -

some of the monitors look nice too..;..

Once or twice I've played EPT prelimins just so I can cash out the 3000 FPP that comes from winning the satellite. I could see myself doing that a while and picking up some schwag.

RB

LotsOfOuts69

12-24-2005, 12:09 AM

BTW, I totally f-ed up my post, didnt realize you will be getting 3.5 FPPs for 1 FPP one you hit super nova status, that makes it even better.

Daniture

12-24-2005, 02:24 AM

so is that 28% rakeback then at supernova level?

Alobar

12-24-2005, 03:48 AM

wow, you guys think small.

Im gunna use the concierge service and trade in my FPPs for a hooker and some blow

rJ_

12-24-2005, 04:03 AM

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I would kill for a nice Ipod nano - even a free one - 14000 FPP -

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Seems they've already gone up to 16,000.

rJ

TylerD

12-24-2005, 05:58 AM

they were always that price

edge

12-24-2005, 03:30 PM

I ordered the Chris Moneymaker LIMITED EDITION medallion a few days ago! I am so excited!

aucu

12-24-2005, 05:59 PM

I haven't played stars for a while but have 8900 FPPs

If I could play enough I would use the concierge service to get 10oz gold bars that I could sell for cash.

Sniper

12-24-2005, 07:04 PM

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I haven't played stars for a while but have 8900 FPPs

If I could play enough I would use the concierge service to get 10oz gold bars that I could sell for cash.

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Don't forget to account for the concierge service fee /images/graemlins/wink.gif

Recliner

12-24-2005, 08:14 PM

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Just ask them to increase it -- they'll bump it up to 10K just by asking.

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really? what if you haven't played there much at all? will give it a try, thanks.

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I believe you need some sort of deposit history with them so they don't get burned.

Lee Jones

12-25-2005, 01:44 AM

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(...we will assume they give the same deal where you get a free hotel if you wear their gear)

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I'm glad you asked!

If you buy into any brick-and-mortar event with FPPs, you will have to wear PokerStars gear throughout the event.

It's in the FAQ and terms and conditions, and stuff, but the more places we say it, the fewer people get surprised.

The reason we put "TBD" on the PCA and WSOP buyins is that we're not sure what the package value is going to be for next year. Assuming no change in the package value, your estimates are likely to be extremely close, and if the package value changes, count on the prices (in FPPs) changing basically linearly.

Hope you all are racking up double FPPs as we speak and are ready to start racking up VPPs at midnight on January 1st.

Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night.

Best regards,
Lee Jones

PokerStars Poker Room Manager

2+2 wannabe

12-25-2005, 01:48 AM

class act all the way

NewGuy

12-25-2005, 01:52 AM

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class act all the way

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VIP program is well-thought out, Lee. It seems clear to me you've been listening to a lot of the requests and wish lists here (well except for the FPPs to cash request, but nobody's perfect /images/graemlins/wink.gif )

MEery Christmas & Happy Holidays

LotsOfOuts69

12-25-2005, 05:29 AM

Holy crap, its 4 am christmas morning and I see that Lee Jones himself quoted my post.

Thanks for the info Lee.

--LoO

KINGOFINLAND

12-25-2005, 05:56 AM

Hi Lee,
This whole new VIP program seems to be done so pokerstars way, clear and cool. I have a little hope this would aswell attract more no-so-good players to pokerstars.

KING

adsman

12-25-2005, 06:41 AM

Dear Lee,

Well done, there's some nice stuff there. I have just one question. I live in Europe. Delivery?

hemstock

12-25-2005, 08:42 AM

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Dear Lee,

Well done, there's some nice stuff there. I have just one question. I live in Europe. Delivery?

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lastas

12-25-2005, 08:54 AM

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Dear Lee,

Well done, there's some nice stuff there. I have just one question. I live in Europe. Delivery?

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Sciolist

12-25-2005, 09:56 AM

Deleted so I don't get in trouble.

Mail support and ask - I don't know either - but I can pass the mail on to Lee, much faster than hoping he'll read this soon.

SomethingClever

12-25-2005, 12:16 PM

Lee, thanks for your posts here and in the other threads.

While I am disappointed there isn't a cash or bonus option, this program is still very cool and a step in the right direction.

Keep up the good work.

MicroBob

12-25-2005, 12:37 PM

well...the FPP store always delivered books and shirts and stress-stars and stuff, didn't they?

r3vbr

12-25-2005, 01:00 PM

I already have 6-digit fpp balance
Imagine what ill be able to buy at dec-2006...

umdpoker

12-27-2005, 03:53 PM

wow. i have never played on stars before, but this store might make me give it a try. party has really been pissing me off lately, so i wanted to find one of its competitors to throw some money in. i might as well give it to its biggest competitor. the only thing that i don't like is that the nl/pl games require more rake to get a fpp. i guess i'll have to go back to limit if i decide to play there. but only 35k fpp for the dell flatscreen that i am too cheap to actually pay $500 for sounds good. once your goldstar, thats only 17,500 raked hands. am i missing something here? basically, i can get a new $500 monitor every month for playing less than 20k raked hands? how many tables can you play at a time?

BigPoppa

12-27-2005, 04:06 PM

I'd love to save up points for a WSOP package or a Porsche, but I'll probably be using them on satellites same as I do now.

dbirider16

12-27-2005, 05:32 PM

I'm still undecided. I'm shooting for 400,000fpp's by next year.

rothko

02-03-2006, 09:55 AM

Dear Lee,

I'm using my points for buy-ins, but a fried of mine was saving up for the chip set. The problem? He can't get it now, because it's only available to to those with silver status. Your system kind of screws over the little guys. If you have the points you should be able to buy the item you want regardless of your status. This is unfair. Please remedy. Thank you.

Bluffoon

02-03-2006, 10:42 AM

I am thinking about ordering an expedia travel gift card. From what I can determine you don't get credit on the site you have to call an eplatinum assoiciate or something like that. Has anyone ever used this service on expedia? Is it any good? Any drawbacks?

Sciolist

02-03-2006, 10:43 AM

Ask him to mail in with the problem - that way, it'll definitely be read

MrMon

02-03-2006, 12:13 PM

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Dear Lee,

I'm using my points for buy-ins, but a fried of mine was saving up for the chip set. The problem? He can't get it now, because it's only available to to those with silver status. Your system kind of screws over the little guys. If you have the points you should be able to buy the item you want regardless of your status. This is unfair. Please remedy. Thank you.

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I think you mean gold or platinum. Two solutions - 1. Get your points, play like hell the month you want something to get your status, buy item. Definitely do-able for gold, platinum would be a lot of work, but still possible. 2. Get the Nevada Jacks from PSO, pay the 100 bucks to upgrade to the 500 piece set, spend the FPP points on something worthwhile. Do you REALLY need a $675 chip set?

MattSuspect

02-03-2006, 12:25 PM

I have 85k points, and have purchased two nanos. I have no idea what else to get.

mmbt0ne

02-03-2006, 12:50 PM

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I have 85k points, and have purchased two nanos. I have no idea what else to get.

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http://www.pokerstars.com/FPPStore/thumbnails/095_s.jpg X 50 (Better for tilt than blackjack)

http://www.pokerstars.com/FPPStore/thumbnails/Poster22_s.jpg X 12 (wallpaper)

http://www.pokerstars.com/FPPStore/thumbnails/star.jpg X 2 (Mom and Dad)

http://www.pokerstars.com/FPPStore/thumbnails/travelcard1.jpg Just 1 (since you won't have a job soon)

http://www.pokerstars.com/FPPStore/thumbnails/short-sleeved-jersey.jpg X 3 (B&M intimidation + cleanliness)

http://www.pokerstars.com/FPPStore/thumbnails/073_s.jpg X 5 (Carry B&M winnings)

And you have just enough left over to face your favorite star in a single table tournament.

gilbert

02-03-2006, 12:57 PM

http://www.pokerstars.com/FPPStore/thumbnails/dell24.jpg

beautiful. only 47k to go.

MattSuspect

02-03-2006, 01:06 PM

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I have 85k points, and have purchased two nanos. I have no idea what else to get.

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http://www.pokerstars.com/FPPStore/thumbnails/095_s.jpg X 50 (Better for tilt than blackjack)

http://www.pokerstars.com/FPPStore/thumbnails/Poster22_s.jpg X 12 (wallpaper)

http://www.pokerstars.com/FPPStore/thumbnails/star.jpg X 2 (Mom and Dad)

http://www.pokerstars.com/FPPStore/thumbnails/travelcard1.jpg Just 1 (since you won't have a job soon)

http://www.pokerstars.com/FPPStore/thumbnails/short-sleeved-jersey.jpg X 3 (B&M intimidation + cleanliness)

http://www.pokerstars.com/FPPStore/thumbnails/073_s.jpg X 5 (Carry B&M winnings)

And you have just enough left over to face your favorite star in a single table tournament.

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Im sure this is hilarious when I am not at work and pokerstars images are not blocked.

DrSavage

02-03-2006, 01:55 PM

I have around 90k and will get a couple of dell gift cards when i hit 124k. With all the random deals Dell has they are much better value than directly getting Dell stuff from them.

MicroBob

02-03-2006, 02:53 PM

Actually no. It's not that funny.

gilbert

02-03-2006, 03:13 PM

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I have around 90k and will get a couple of dell gift cards when i hit 124k. With all the random deals Dell has they are much better value than directly getting Dell stuff from them.

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this is a much better idea. the 24" widescreen monitor is 72k points at the stars store, but if you get the dell gift card at 62k points you can get the same monitor for $824. plus, i get free shipping from dell. thanks dr savage.

MicroBob

02-03-2006, 03:23 PM

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I am thinking about ordering an expedia travel gift card. From what I can determine you don't get credit on the site you have to call an eplatinum assoiciate or something like that. Has anyone ever used this service on expedia? Is it any good? Any drawbacks?

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I will definitely be interested in hearing any experiences with this as I too will be considering a trip to Europe or something with my Stars points.

Definitely hesitant to spend my points in the card and THEN find out through the phone-call associate (or whatever) that I have to pay an outrageous price for a flight or hotel or that the places that I want to go don't work very well with their business or that their packages just aren't so hot.

I mean, I would GUESS that it's probably fine and that I will be able to get a reasonable price and get exactly what I want and more.

But I don't get to KNOW that ahead of time. It seems that I essentially have to spend the money on the gift-card and then call the associate to see if I can get the kind of vacation I want.

haven't looked to closely at it yet though. Will try to find out more when I get closer to the FPP total.

Grey

02-03-2006, 03:50 PM

Is anyone else just holding out for the concierge service in hopes you can get something that can be directly turned to cash with little to no value lost? Any information at all what they'll allow us to get with concierge service?

Bluffoon

02-03-2006, 04:07 PM

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I am thinking about ordering an expedia travel gift card. From what I can determine you don't get credit on the site you have to call an eplatinum assoiciate or something like that. Has anyone ever used this service on expedia? Is it any good? Any drawbacks?

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I will definitely be interested in hearing any experiences with this as I too will be considering a trip to Europe or something with my Stars points.

Definitely hesitant to spend my points in the card and THEN find out through the phone-call associate (or whatever) that I have to pay an outrageous price for a flight or hotel or that the places that I want to go don't work very well with their business or that their packages just aren't so hot.

I mean, I would GUESS that it's probably fine and that I will be able to get a reasonable price and get exactly what I want and more.

But I don't get to KNOW that ahead of time. It seems that I essentially have to spend the money on the gift-card and then call the associate to see if I can get the kind of vacation I want.

haven't looked to closely at it yet though. Will try to find out more when I get closer to the FPP total.

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I have the points and I am just going order one anyway but I thought I would try to do a little research first. When i do it I'll post a trip report (pun intended).

IronDragon1

02-03-2006, 06:09 PM

4300+

It would pretty interesting to see just how much you can do with the concerige service.

Nomad84

02-04-2006, 02:32 AM

Damn. For some reason I thought that the smallest Dell gift card was $2000 for 125k FPP. Am I imagining things or has this changed since the first of the year? I was going to be ordering a 2001FP as soon as I hit 35k and another one when I got that many again, but it looks like that will cost an extra 8000/62=$129 worth of points to do it that way. On top of that, the two monitors shouldn't cost a full $500 each either. Might have to wait it out another month or two...

So, it looks like I'm shooting for a $1k Dell gift card to spend on two 2001FPs, then an iPod after that.

Goal: 62k FPP, then 16k FPP
Current: 29277 FPP, Platinum
Needed: 13090 VPP, then 6400 VPP

Of course, things could change when we see the new Party store.

StacysMom

02-04-2006, 03:18 AM

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Is anyone else just holding out for the concierge service in hopes you can get something that can be directly turned to cash with little to no value lost? Any information at all what they'll allow us to get with concierge service?

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Im saving up for a mail order bride, and its not close.