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In the section for campaigns that give away points, I spotted a Samsung banner. It is the Galaxy Z series review campaign. I heard you can get 200 points by posting a review, so I read through the conditions.
What kind of campaign is this
This is a type where you buy an eligible phone on Rakuten Ichiba, write a review, and receive limited-time points. The amount is a fixed sum.
It is a little different from the perks I sorted out in the Rakuten Mobile campaign roundup. The condition is not a contract but what you do after buying. A Rakuten Mobile contract is not involved, and any Rakuten member can take part. However, entry is required.
How you get the 200 points
Three things are needed: entry, a purchase, and a review post. The order does not matter. If you enter during the period, purchases made before you enter also count. However, you have to write the review after the item arrives.
The points are scheduled for around Thursday, December 31, and they expire on Wednesday, June 30, 2027 at 23:59. Under “CAMPAIGN対象アイテム” (campaign eligible items) on the page, there were 3 products from the official Samsung store (as of October 5). They are the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Z Fold8, and Z Flip8, all SIM-free handsets.
With a SIM-free phone, you can choose your own carrier. Rakuten Mobile can also be applied for through my referral. If you switch while keeping your number, you can get up to 14,000 points, so if you haven’t yet, please take a look.
Clicking this opens the Rakuten login page. Once you log in, you’ll see the campaign details.
What was a little hard to understand
The deadline was what I got stuck on. The date that stands out as an end date is November 30, but that is the deadline for posting the review. Entry and purchase close on Friday, October 30 at 9:59. It is 9:59, not 23:59, so I think it is easy to miss.
The other point is the amount. Even the cheapest eligible item, the Z Flip8, started at around 190,000 yen as of October 5. The 200 points are only about 0.1% of that. Rather than treating it as a reason to buy, it may feel better to see it as a small bonus for someone who was going to buy anyway.
The same page also had two campaigns that split 100,000 points: watching a video and answering a survey, and adding an item to your favorites. The cap is 200 points per person, but if 100,000 people share 100,000 points, it comes to 1 point each by simple math. It is probably best not to expect too much.
What to check before you apply
- You can enter before or after you buy. Just finish it by Friday, October 30 at 9:59.
- Pre-orders, subscription purchases, and periodic-delivery club purchases (hanpukai) are not eligible.
- Post the review from the “商品レビューを書く” (write a product review) button in your purchase history. Shop reviews, emoji-only reviews, and reviews unrelated to the product are not eligible.
- If the order has been canceled by the time the points are granted, that order is not eligible.
If you are still choosing a model, my roundup of hands-on reviews of the Galaxy Z Fold8 might help. According to the notes, information processed so that individuals cannot be identified may be provided to the organizer, Samsung Electronics Japan.
Summary
For people who plan to write a review anyway, I think the 200 points are a bonus worth the effort. You can buy until Friday, October 30 at 9:59, and post the review until Monday, November 30 at 9:59. Since there are two dates, it might be reassuring to put them on your calendar first.
Conditions and periods may change, so please check the official site for the latest information before you apply.
Lastly, one word about Rakuten Mobile. If you are buying a new phone, how about reviewing your line at the same time? Through my referral, you can get up to 14,000 points when you switch while keeping your number.
Clicking this opens the Rakuten login page. Once you log in, you’ll see the campaign details.
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