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How much are Hot Topic points worth?
Hot Topic points are worth 5 cents each, on average. For example, 10,000 Hot Topic points have a dollar value of roughly $500. As a result, Hot Topic points are more valuable than the average clothing store's rewards points, which are valued at 3.18 cents each.
The easiest way to calculate the value of a retailer's rewards points for any redemption method is to determine the dollar value of what you're redeeming for, minus any taxes and fees that you'll still have to pay, and then divide that amount by the number of points you're required to redeem. For your convenience, here's the formula for Hot Topic points:
Dollar Value of Redemption Item / Number of Hot Topic Points Needed = Hot Topic Point Value
How to Earn More Hot Topic Points
It's important to remember that while you can't change the redemption values of Hot Topic points, you can increase the rate at which you earn them. One of the best ways to increase the number of Hot Topic points that you earn is to apply for the Hot Topic Credit Card.
Hot Topic Points vs. The Competition
Rewards Program |
Average Point Value |
Value of 1,000 Points |
5 cents |
$50 |
|
1 cent |
$10 |
|
6 cents |
$60 |
|
1.67 cents |
$16.7 |
|
0.33 cents |
$3.3 |