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WI Bucks
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Important Notice
The store is currently closed, awaiting an update from the developer of the software. It may be some time before WI subscriptions can be purchased with WI Bucks... Sorry everyone!
Justin, September 13, 2010
UPDATE: WI Bucks access has been removed from member profiles pending repair to the programming.
WI Bucks Guide
Welcome to the guide to WI Bucks! Here you will find information on this feature and what it is to be used for. As this is a new feature that will continue to be added on to, please understand that this is a living document which is subject to frequent changes. Below you will find information on WI Bucks, rules involved with them and common questions and answers.
What are WI Bucks?
WI bucks are a new reward feature put into place on Webkinz Insider on March 9th, 2009[1] which "rewards" members with a type of "play" cash and allows them to purchase features available through the WI Bucks store[2] and gift them to other users as they may see fit to do so.
But what does it reward?
WI Bucks are designed to reward activity based on user groups. It looks at everything you do on WI and estimates a increase in your funds. Certain things cost bucks but others increase them significantly; such as posting, sending a private message, visiting user profiles, etc. These activities are also affected by your user group[note 1]. For example, a webkinz may not gain as much WI bucks by posting as a gifted member.
Break Down of Features
Here is a simple break down of the features and what you can expect to find. Some features may take away bucks but there are plenty of them that reward bucks to balance that action and your spending and gifting! Keep in mind all of these features may be different for each user and is pending on what user group they belong to and a number of other factors.
User group induction This feature rewards you with "bucks" when you move up in user groups. For example when you move from being a gifted member to a gift guru.
Referrals
A referral is like an invitation to join something. When you tell your friends about WI and they put your username into the referral box - you get bucks!
Visits & Activity[note 2]
When you Log On and participate in different activities on Webkinz Insider, you are rewarded "bucks". This may is affected by your user group, a Webkinz may earn more than a lil' kinz for visiting, but not as high as a gift guru[3].
Birthday Present
Remember that birthdate you gave WI when you registered? Well now you get a birthday gift from WI!
Reputation Given & Received
When you give reputation to another user, you will earn bucks. Same with receiving it. A nice reward for spreading a little bit of joy around!
New Threads & Popularity
When you create a new thread, you are rewarded for participating in WI and the community. When people post on your thread you also may receive bucks.
The more popular the thread, the more bucks that are rewarded.
Thread ratings
By rating threads you also will receive bucks. Give it an honest rate and Let the user know how much you appreciate that information! You may also receive bucks for people rating your own threads.
Posts!
When you post on your own thread, you will receive some "bucks" for participating in the community. You will also receive bucks for posting comments on other people's threads as well. - It should be noted that "fluff" or copy & pasted messages may result in a loss of bucks or posts as well.
Profile popularity
When someone visits your profile, expect to see some bucks awarded! So get out there & visit some friends, you'll be leaving a friendly smile and some bucks to help out as well!
Calendar Usage
When you put in an event or view the calendar, you may find yourself rewarded with WI bucks!
Voting in polls[4]
When you vote in polls you will receive some bucks!
What Can I Use WI Bucks For?
Currently, you may use WI bucks as gifts to give away to friends, banking purposes and to purchase a WI Insider Insider 30 day subscription[5] at the WI Bucks store[6].
> Click HERE to visit the WI Bucks Store
How to Gift WI Bucks
Gifting of bucks is a nice way to say "thanks for being a great friend" or "thanks for the help! here is a gift" or even "Thanks for just being friendly!" - Whatever you choose to say, it's a great option to give a big thanks to someone.
All gifts have a -5.0% fee, if you were to gift someone 1,000 bucks[note 3], you would see a 50 bucks fee. It is not that much and really is a great price to pay for a smile to a friends face.
To do this, simply press on the [Give WI bucks] below their post count and fill out the form!
Banking: How to Save Those Bucks
The bank feature (like in real life) can be a great way to save your money & collect interest on large sums. However, it should be noted that these features also come with a bit of a fee which makes small deposits quite lofty in price, it is best to leave WI bucks in the bank to collect interest, instead of having to remove them constantly.
First off - it should be noted that everyone has two types of accounts. Savings (found at the top) and loans[note 4]. You will be using your savings account most often.
Balance
You can check your balance by clicking on [Balance] below your notifications (above the activies on the left hand banner) or by clicking [Balance] underneath your avatar, found where the [Give WI bucks] button is beneath your friends avatar.
Savings The amount you can put in your savings account is unlimited[7]A minimum of 500 WI bucks must be put in the savings account to receive 3.5% interest on the bucks[note 5] every 30 days. Every deposit takes a minimum of one day to complete and withdrawing the transaction before then will result in a fee of 5.0% of that amount.
All savings transactions (taking money out or in) receive a 2.0% fine. So, if you deposit 1,000 bucks you are going to see 980 go in. It is a small fee for a good feature. If you have a lot of bucks, put some away to save & earn interest. Do your best not to touch these and you will see it pay off in due time!
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my friend not get charged for sending a PM?
Your friend should no longer be charged for PMs[8]. But it is good to note that different user groups have different pros/cons for activities (Private messages, posting, profile messages, reputation given and received, etc) - it is best to experiment and see the results you get!
Can anyone else see my WI bucks?
The only one that can see your Bucks are you and the staff/system. It is to discourage contests between members as this is a feature of reward, not competition. Please note that you are asked not to post about your balance in WI bucks as well.
What about lil kinz, do they get bucks?
All users start with a small balance & by participating in features around WI they can earn more! Just like you and I .
What about younger members?
Younger members can gain bucks by visits to their profile, by visiting and participating in popular thread (or by creating a popular thread) among other things. There is no "one way" to get Bucks!
Why do I already have xxxx WI Bucks?
When the system "kicked in" it took into account all the reputation given/received, posts, threads, etc. And rewarded everyone an amount based upon it's findings. What a neat surprise!
When should I gift someone with WI bucks?
Think of WI bucks like another form of "thank you" (such as reputation is) - When you see someone being helpful, want to thank someone for being a great friend, or just to spread the joy feel free to do so! It is really up to to decide what you want to give and when.
What is a WI subscription?
This is a subscription to the site to show your support. It can be purchased through real money[9], or a set amount of WI Bucks[10]. There are some membership perks such as more PM space and the option to remove ads (plus more).
I tried to move 10,000 but it is only moving 10, why?
When you are transferring funds, make sure you remove the comma[note 6] from large sums. It will read it as 10 - 30 - 20, etc.
I Can't see "Give WI bucks" under my avatar!! help?
You can't give yourself WI bucks, you will only see it underneath your friend's avatars.
Am I giving away my WI bucks?
Yes, when you give away WI bucks you are giving bucks right out of your "checking" account. (Your main account where bucks are).
What if I want to say Thanks for the gift?
Do what you feel is appropriate and follows the rules, if you are going to send a visitor message - you may want to exclude the amount they sent as they may want to keep that private.
Can we make a chart for WI bucks and the WIki?
Many have tried to figure out values on this system and what they are set as, however many do not feel it is appropriate to include such a chart. The system is meant to be an "added" bonus for participating in things around the community.
I am often busy on just one thread -- as I enjoy it and help keep things going there, will I get bucks?
Yes, as people post on your thread or you post on a thread it will award WI Bucks.
I can't figure out how to deposit ____ exactly![11]
I found a very easy way to figure out how to actually make your 5000 be 5000 in savings. When ever you want 5000 in your savings you have to actually give up an extra 2% to cancel this out. The math is actually quite simple. You just take the amount you want to put into your account and divide it by 0.98 (or 98%) For example: I want to put 1000 exactly into savings so i do the following to figure out what money to actually put into the amount line:
1000/0.98=1020
So if I want to have 1000 in saving I should actually put 1020 into the amount line.
Do I have to wait awhile to make a profit in savings?[12]
Yes, it appears you have to leave savings in for 2 months (60 days aprox.) to make a significant profit with the fee applied.
Do different sections award more WI bucks?
All sections award the same amount of bucks - the amount you receive for posting would be influenced by the length of your post & user group.
I can't give a new member WI bucks!
Lil kinz can not use WI bucks & need to post 10 times to gain access to the system as a webkinz. Once they do so, you can then give away bucks to new members ~
Notes
- ↑ A user group is the rank of members you belong to. For example a "moderator" is a user group, or "gifted" member.
- ↑ This is based on your user group
- ↑ Please note, you must remove the comma in the number you choose to input. Or else the proper amount will not be funded
- ↑ Please note: Loans are not available right now
- ↑ This is how you earn extra by leaving your bucks in the bank
- ↑ This is a comma ","
References
- ↑ http://www.webkinzinsider.com/forum/f146/what-webkinz-insider-bucks-479352/
- ↑ http://www.webkinzinsider.com/forum/commerce.php
- ↑ See:http://www.webkinzinsider.com/forum/faq.php?s=&do=search&q=rank&match=all&titlesonly=0
- ↑ Thanks to Ilovemom619 for the information!
- ↑ http://www.webkinzinsider.com/forum/payments.php
- ↑ http://www.webkinzinsider.com/forum/commerce.php
- ↑ Thanks to ClaraZ25
- ↑ Thanks to Dogluver620 for this information!
- ↑ http://www.webkinzinsider.com/forum/payments.php
- ↑ http://www.webkinzinsider.com/forum/commerce.php
- ↑ This answer comes from ClaraZ25
- ↑ Thanks to peacock noodle for finding the error
