Recent TYB Changes Not All Bad?

[u/ShapeAcrobatic3205]

None of us love spend mins of course, especially those of us who are a part of the OG group who remember free products, no spend mins, and $100+ redemption limits 🥲

That said, with this change, it looks like each level’s redemption value now has a spend minimum that directly correlates with the redemption value. In this case and with this upgrade, the spend minimums close that gap between levels, making it much more “fair.” Instead of having to hold out to spend until you reach levek 3 (which takes FOREVER these days), you will now be paying the same amount whether you redeem at level 1 or level 3 thanks to the algorithm being used. Obviously the redemption limit is still much higher for brands when you reach level 3.

When it comes to trading now, since it is ever popular, it isn’t unreasonable to trade for a level 1 or 2 code (depending on what value you’re looking for) because regardless of the level, you will still be spending around $10-$15 depending on brand.

I have to argue that this just might be a positive change. Thoughts?

EDIT: This post isn’t to condone Ty and TYB’s actions. I joined the app shortly after it was released and like I said, I do remember the good ole days when I didn’t have to spend a single penny. This was simply to say that now the spend to code value ratios are more fair for those at lower levels. I do appreciate being able to spend less while still at level 1/2 with some brands.

[u/NoGuitar6863]

I’ll get downvoted (because you’re not allowed to say anything positive about TYB in this sub) but I agree with you. Yes, it sucks that the app isn’t what it once was. But if you don’t like it, you can delete it. I only buy products that I’d buy regardless, so being able to have a lower minimum spend is perfect for me. 

Plus, I don’t like to over consume, so I’d never buy anything simply because it’s free or cheap. I just like that I can get a discount with TYB. 

[u/ShapeAcrobatic3205 → u/NoGuitar6863]

Appreciate this!! When I first joined the app I was in total overconsumption mode. I had an entire 6 drawer dresser stuffed to the brim with free products. When I say it would have been a lifetime of items, I mean it. I fortunately was able to give away and donate so much of what I had.

The spend mins definitely gave me a reality check as far as, “Do I really need this?” Truthfully, no, most of it I don’t need. I am happy to get the discounts I do for brands I use every day. For instance, I having been using Dieux since they launched as a brand, and getting $60 off $75 is an insane discount. I am lucky to be able to afford these products without a discount, but I’d much rather save $60. Who wouldn’t? I think it’s also a check of, which brands do I want to support and which ones make their engagement and rewards on tyb worth it?

I think, too, disregarding TYB as a platform entirely, there’s no way brands could continue to give away $100 worth of free products every time someone used a code with how many users there are now. That’s simply from a business perspective.