I made the cut this year, at like 550. I'm curious what the ifpa price is as well, but I don't have the chedda to pull the trigger so I have not asked. You get it direct from Stern tho, not thru a distributor, I asked Trent about it last year when I was on the cusp of the 1000s.

if anyone has done this, care to share the price structure?

I knew this existed but I didn't know the top 1000 thing qualified you.

Apparently I've been qualified for this before then and have never actually heard anything about what the discount is nor how to claim it.

there is a list of qualified players on the ifpa site but they do not send out info to you. You have to have your profile fully filled out with a picture to be eligible.

https://www.ifpapinball.com/menu/sternrewardsprogram/stern-rewards-program-current-qualifiers/

It's something like $1,500 off MSRP so it is lower than the dealer price. I have a friend considering a GoT Premium with his reward now.

Last I had heard 2 years ago, the pricing was above what most distributors have as Pinside pricing.. But this was before all of the Stern sales policy changes ect..

It works out well if you are within driving distance of Stern.

Gotta pay sales tax if you pick it up

(Which is wayyyy higher than every shipment I've ever had quoted. I quote using a company that we use at Raw Thrills and it's typically in the $150-300 range depending on where it's going)

This.... petty sure this is new for this year...

And yes, somene local offered to let me use their reward because I haven't been over 1000th in..um...a very long time....but when we looked into it, it wasn't any cheaper than what I'd paid for games before, so I've never understood the point of this program at all.

But yeah, this is definitely news to me about top 1k....I'm in the low 300's I think right now.

Same here! I qualify and so does Danni.

The wife needs to step up her game to crack the top 1000 lol

I wonder if I can get a game shipped to me? Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

(Gears in head turning ...)

rd

Always wondered? do we just reach out to you directly for a quote on price?

Yep. If you email and include your address we can give you an "all in" price under the rewards program.

Hey, I'm qualified, yay!

Just FYI, but we just added Star Wars Pro and Premium to the rewards program.

Current games available:
Wrestlemania Pro, Ghostbusters Premium, Aerosmith Premium, Star Wars Pro, Star Wars Premium

A reminder that anyone with a 2016 reward, it does expire on 12/31/17.

If anyone's considering a Batman 66 Premium, IFPA's Stern Rewards price for 2018 is significantly better than the street price. FYI.

We haven't publicly announced it yet, but we did add the top 1000 eligible players to the rewards qualifier list:

https://www.ifpapinball.com/menu/sternrewardsprogram/stern-rewards-program-current-qualifiers/

how much?

Since not a distributor, I think it is OK to publish

Is there a full current list of games available and prices for Stern Rewards people?

Current rewards games available is here:

https://www.ifpapinball.com/menu/sternrewardsprogram/

It is NOT OK to publish IFPA pricing.

Couple of recent winners ...

https://www.ifpapinball.com/tern-rewards-winner-tom-graf/

https://www.ifpapinball.com/tern-rewards-winner-greg-pitner/

Great experience. Thanks Josh.
Tom

IFPA Stern rewards certificates are back in stock! If you ordered one of these games through the rewards program send us an email and we can send this out to you.

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The IFPA is excited to announce that Stern has added Guardians of the Galaxy Pro and Premium models to the rewards program. A reminder that the 2017 rewards earned by players expire December 31st, 2018.

The following games are now available under the program: Wrestlemania Pro, Ghostbusters Pro, Ghostbusters Premium, Guardians of the Galaxy Pro, Guardians of the Galaxy Premium, Aerosmith Pro, Aerosmith Premium, Star Wars Pro, Star Wars Premium, Batman 66 Premium

Detailed rules for the $tern Rewards Program, including an updated list of qualifiers, and updated list of rewards available can be found at:

https://www.ifpapinball.com/menu/sternrewardsprogram/

Finally a list I'm on that isn't bad ))

Anyone know what the shipped pricing is on these rewards. The website has everything but. PM'ing me is fine if that's a no-no here.

That's a no-no here. Shoot me a message about what game you're interested in and I can quote you out.

The IFPA is excited to announce that Stern has added Iron Maiden Pro and Premium models to the rewards program. A reminder that the 2017 rewards earned by players expire December 31st, 2018.

The following games are now available under the program: Batman 66 Premium, Iron Maiden Pro, Iron Maiden Premium, Ghostbusters Pro, Ghostbusters Premium, Guardians of the Galaxy Pro, Guardians of the Galaxy Premium, Metallica Pro, Star Trek Vault Pro, Star Trek Vault Premium, Star Wars Pro, Star Wars Premium.

Detailed rules for the $tern Rewards Program, including an updated list of qualifiers, and updated list of rewards available can be found at:

https://www.ifpapinball.com/menu/sternrewardsprogram/

Very tempted

Doesn't the discunt come off the MSRP or something weird like that? I thought I worked it out once and it would have cost me more than a distro? Can't remember though

Feel free to PM me if you want a quote on any of the games available.

From what I've heard it's a decent deal these days.

Yes, it's a pretty decent discount off of MSRP. However, for some, the distributor price ended up significantly less than the rewards. Josh and I had a nice, long discussion about this, and I realize he's not the price setter and I have nothing but awesome things to say about the Sharpes and what they've done for this sport/hobby/obsession. I just wish that Stern would realize how much time, practice and $$ it takes to reach these skill levels. I understand that the rewards program is a marketing tactic, and I also realize they don't want to undercut the distributors through lower direct sales. However, to me a "reward" is truly being able to receive the best price out there regardless of 'who you know'.

I a perfectly viable solution would be a simple online system that accounts for your award status and claim status (so you can't double dip or use someone else's identity). You would go THROUGH a distributor, and the distributor would receive a reimbursement from Stern for the price difference.

A second viable option would involve sending qualified rewards members a one-time use discount card valid for a year, and to be used on any Stern machine or official Stern product (mods, toppers, etc.), either direct or off a distributor quote. Again, like any coupon, a distributor would be reimbursed for any purchases involving this card.

I cashed in this year and found it to be a muc better price than what any distro was offering. Only bummer was the multiple and pretty lengthy delayto get my game for the almost two months after paying my cash. I only mention it cause it was unexpected. Hoping that is not the norm on this deal?

Lead time really depends on the Stern production schedule along with getting in the allocation of that next build (assuming the game isn't in stock).

For example, right now we have a rewards purchase for a GOTG Pro that won't be available until the end of September. Other rewards games are currently in stock and could ship next day.

Your situation was unique in that I think they over allocated a production run that I was told you were part of . . . and then they ended up not having the game available. You then had to wait until the next production run to get the machine. Definitely not the norm.

It usually is.

You finally got rid of all the Wrestlemanias? And I had just started to like that (a little).

coming from you, that is a compliment

The Munsters Pro and Premium have been added to the rewards program:

https://www.ifpapinball.com/stern-rewards-program-the-munsters-added/

Great deal and quick delivery.
Thanks!

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The IFPA is excited to announce that Stern has added Black Knight Sword of Rage Pro and Premium to the rewards program. A reminder that the 2018 rewards earned by players expire December 31st, 2019. In addition this is the last call for any Batman 66 Premium games purchased through the Rewards Program.

The following games are now available under the program (subject to change at anytime): Batman 66 Premium (in stock – Last Call), Batman 66 Premium – Catwoman Edition (in stock – Last Call), Deadpool Pro (in stock), Deadpool Premium (in stock), Iron Maiden Pro (in stock), Iron Maiden Premium (in stock),
Guardians of the Galaxy Pro (end of July), Star Trek Vault Pro (in stock), Star Trek Vault Premium (end of July), Star Wars Pro (end of July), Star Wars Premium (end of July), Munsters Pro (in stock), Munsters Premium (in stock), Beatles Gold (in stock), Black Knight Sword of Rage Pro (end of July),
Black Knight Sword of Rage Premium (end of July).

Detailed rules for the $tern Rewards Program, including an updated list of qualifiers, and updated list of rewards available can be found at:

https://www.ifpapinball.com/menu/sternrewardsprogram/

Wonder how much variation there is between titles on days from announcement of a title to available as part of the rewards program? And if it can tell us anything about sales.

Figured I'd bump this to ask a quick question. Since the IFPA is kinda shut down and the economy isn't the best, will there be any type extension to use our IFPA rewards?

Thanks,
RC

Yes. If you finished in the top 1000 in 2019 OR 2020 you’ll be rewards eligible to redeem during calendar year 2021.

Stern Rewards program update specifically for ICR players:

Any player that has their complete IFPA profile filled out, and has played an ICR match will qualify. This is for Stranger Things Pro and Premium only (while stock lasts).

The more unique ICR opponents played, the bigger the rewards discount!

Email us for details at [email protected].

Just noticed the game list update on the IFPA website has TBD-2021, does that mean that nobody should expect any Stern Rewards games to ship until next year? Or is production just too unpredictable right now to hazard guesses on dates?

Demand from already existing orders has eaten up the remaining supply of the games on the rewards program for the 2020 calendar year.

Anyone who currently has their rewards orders in are included in that remaining 2020 production allocation.

Hypothetical question. If someone qualified last year and haven't used the reward, yet and they also qualify this year, is it possible to purchase 2 games next year, since they likely can't use it the rest of this year, based on that previous comment?

Mine will be going unused....

The program has always allowed the SHIPMENT of games to carry over to the following year. This happens every year with people taking their Christmas bonus and ordering something during the second half of December. We had Jurassic Park Premiums ordered in December 2019 that didn't ship until only a few months ago.

The eligible player would have to get that 2019 rewards game ORDERED before 1/1/21. They can then separately exercise their 2020 reward during calendar year 2021, including on January 1st if they want to add to that existing order that's already on the books with Stern.

Stern is allowing those 2019 reward players to automatically qualify again in 2020 for the 'new' reward, but not allowing BOTH years to carry forward into 2021 if that makes sense.

That sounds more than fair. Many thanks to you and Stern for doing this...it's an awesome program and greatly appreciated.

The real question is, when is Keith's next game being announced and sold through rewards....

Bought two games through this program so far and Josh has been great through the whole process even with a major PITA like me