Removed Check-in Rewards (gradually)
I worked at a coffee shop and that's how I learned about this app and it was so good at first but they took away all the perks gradually (in the course of 3 months).
It was giving $.50 for checking in at nearby restaurants and $3 for checking in as an employee, everyday.
Then it changed and employee check-ins became $1 and half of the restaurant that I check in a day didn't even give a reward, just said "Enjoy your time at ..."
I was trying to understand how it works and all of a sudden I started getting no check-in rewards. I thought it was a problem with my account, but I checked reviews and a few other people are having the same problem!!
Mind you all of these changes happened in less than 3 months. They did not even give a heads up. I was saving up to treat myself something from an expensive restaurant, but now I can't save up any fly money unless I spend the ones that I have.
It was giving $.50 for checking in at nearby restaurants and $3 for checking in as an employee, everyday.
Then it changed and employee check-ins became $1 and half of the restaurant that I check in a day didn't even give a reward, just said "Enjoy your time at ..."
I was trying to understand how it works and all of a sudden I started getting no check-in rewards. I thought it was a problem with my account, but I checked reviews and a few other people are having the same problem!!
Mind you all of these changes happened in less than 3 months. They did not even give a heads up. I was saving up to treat myself something from an expensive restaurant, but now I can't save up any fly money unless I spend the ones that I have.
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Removing Benefits Without Informing Users.
They quietly removed points benefits from check-ins without informing users.
I use Blackbird at my local coffee and was able to check-in to a couple of nearby restaurants to earn more points but noticed they were not going on to my account the last couple of days.
I emailed customer service and they said they were no longer giving points for check-ins.
Typical start-up offering benefits to get their user numbers up for investors then stripping away benefits from users when they have you on the app.
If I were you I’d use any credits you have before they start putting restrictions on them or the whole app goes under. I won’t be using it anymore after my points are used up.
Seems like a very shady operation to me.
I use Blackbird at my local coffee and was able to check-in to a couple of nearby restaurants to earn more points but noticed they were not going on to my account the last couple of days.
I emailed customer service and they said they were no longer giving points for check-ins.
Typical start-up offering benefits to get their user numbers up for investors then stripping away benefits from users when they have you on the app.
If I were you I’d use any credits you have before they start putting restrictions on them or the whole app goes under. I won’t be using it anymore after my points are used up.
Seems like a very shady operation to me.
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Buggy app, always asking for a payment method despite multiple available.
Blackbird app for iOS keeps asking for a new payment method each time I check in. I’ve already entered three. If I try to add the same one again it says it’s already linked. Cannot pay with app.
Disappointing: They changed the rules and it's a total scam
This app used to be great, but unfortunately, it has turned into a total scam. At first, they let you check in at various places and explore without any issues, but out of nowhere, they arbitrarily changed the rules to limit it to just three locations. The worst part is that in the end, they completely blocked check-ins, and you can no longer get the fly credits you already earned. They change the conditions of the game without any prior notice and without caring about users' time. It's a shame they play so dirty. Don't waste your time or fall for this!
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Love it!
The best!!!
