New offer link: http://www.sonyrewards.com/en/gateway/?offerlink=sr150

-- The credit usually takes 7-12 days to post after your purchase, but could take 8-12 weeks as the terms state
-- Have to wait til card comes in the mail to use it
-- Works at authorized retailers on anything (your total amount charged has to be $299+ but you can buy anything: Sony or non-Sony items or even gift cards from Amazon/BB/CC/etc)
Local authorized retailers: http://direct.where2getit.com/sony/
Online authorized retailers: http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ContentDisplayView?hideHeaderFooter=false&storeId=10151&catalogId=10551&langId=-1&cmsId=authorized_dealers
-- To receive $150 card credit, your account must be opened by 11/30/08 and first purchase must be made by 12/31/08
-- 0% APR for 12 months on that purchase only (must pay off full amount BEFORE the 12 months are up to avoid being charged a full year's interest)

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======= Sony Rewards Points =======

SonyRewards.com Registration +50 (register your card at sonyrewards.com)

Poll/Survey Participation +50 (Go to YOUR ACCOUNT -> YOUR PROFILE -> QUESTIONNAIRE)

Wish List Creation +50 (Go to REDEEM and add something to your wishlist)

Wish List Update +25 (MONTHLY, update your wishlist each month)

Poll/Survey Participation +10 (WEEKLY, poll on right side of page updates every week)

Invite a Friend Sent +25
Invite a Friend Sent +25
Invite a Friend Sent +25
Invite a Friend Sent +25
Invite a Friend Sent +25
There's the small 'Invite a Friend' link all the way at the bottom of the page. For each person you email, you get 25 pts free (up to 5 emails = 125 free points), doesnt matter if the person registers or not

======= Sony Clubs =======

>>> Go to YOUR ACCOUNT -> 'Update Communication Preferences' -> make sure following are checked:

1) Wheel Watchers Club: Yes, I would like to participate in Wheel Watchers Club activities and receive a SPIN ID. See official rules for complete details.

2) Sony Pictures Television: Yes, I would like to receive information from SPT and other events, promotions and sweepstakes from Sony Pictures Entertainment.

3) New! Blu-ray Disc (150 free pts): Yes, I would like to join the Sony Pictures Blu-Ray Club so I can be eligible to receive the rewards that come with being a member.
[BluRay Registration Bonus +150]

>>> To make things easier in earning points daily, go to YOUR ACCOUNT -> 'Update Homepage Settings' -> pick 'Wheel Watchers Club'

>>> Each week day:
1) Wheel Watchers Club: Enter the 'Bonus Puzzle Solution' (10 pts each)
2) SPT Club (click on 'See More Clubs' on the left): Answer the 'Daily Question' (10 pts each)

>>> Every few days:
From your home page, click on 'Pat's Place' on the left, then go to 'U GOTTA SEE THIS' and answer the question (10 pts each)

======= Purchase Credit Option =======

>>> Your Sony Card gets the following reward points on your purchases:
5 points per $1 spent at Sony Style stores and SonyStyle.com
3 points per $1 spent on Sony purchases from authorized Sony retailers (you get 1pt/$1 automatically and then fill out purchase credit form to get the other 2pts/$1)
1 point per $1 spent on everyday purchases
*** You have to wait for your monthly statements to generate to get the points

>>> With the 'Purchase Credit' option, you get $1.00 for every 100 points you have available credited directly to your Sony Card when you buy a Sony product using your card at SonyStyle or authorized retailers. Go to YOUR ACCOUNT -> PURCHASE CREDIT FORM and fill that out (or to find out more details)

Local authorized retailers: http://direct.where2getit.com/sony/
Online authorized retailers: http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ContentDisplayView?hideHeaderFooter=false&storeId=10151&catalogId=10551&langId=-1&cmsId=authorized_dealers
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"Purchase price must be paid in full within twelve billing cycles of the purchase date and minimum payments must be made on account balance"--Don't forget that you need to pay the monthly minimum or they'll hose you with finance charges.