The Offer
- Get 1,000 Swagbucks when you order 2 free books from Highlights and pay the $2.98 shipping fee
The Fine Print
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Must spend $2.98 on shipping and handling to earn SB
Our Verdict
Swagbucks are worth at least one cent per point, and you’ll net $7 on this deal, plus 2 free books. It’s especially worthwhile for someone who is interested in trying out Highlights or someone with kids who will enjoy the books. Might not be worth the hassle otherwise.
Remember to set yourself a reminder to evaluate if you should cancel the subscription before the next one ships. Shipments are “about every three weeks”. You’ll have to call in to cancel; Customer Service number is 1-888-372-6433. Seems like it’s possible to cancel online as well.
Update: I was able to cancel online too. Also, readers note that they charge you for the second subscription in just like 11 days from the first, so cancel fast.
Points posted instantly for me. Just bear in mind that with other Swagbucks deals, some people have had problems either with the portal tracking or with Swagbucks deactivating their account for reasons which aren’t clear, so keep the risks in mind.
If you’re new to Swagbucks then please read our review. You can also get a bonus of up to $5 by using a referral link.
Hat tip to Slickdeals
Just did this using a prepaid master card (that I got from SB) no credit yet. It’s the middle of the week so I’ll give it by tmrw for it to credit (they charged me $3.24 instantly) and if not I’ll make a ticket with SB since I’m unaware which is the main host for this offer…
Heads up, they charged me for the second order 11 days after the first. I cancelled future shipments online, and I’ll call to see if they can cancel/refund this one.
Same here:(
Bummer, I must have cancelled fast because I don’t think I was charged. I’ll add a note in the post.
hey Kimillionaire, were you able to cancel/return the 2nd order and get refunded?
I logged in and cancelled when I saw the pending charge for the 2nd order, and it never actually posted.
They charged me $19.96 for 3 books. Tried to cancel online, couldn’t. Will call tomorrow CST to cancel, dont know how that goes
hey Diana, were you able to cancel/return the 2nd order and get refunded?
Anyone have a link to the webpage to cancel at? I cant seem to find it and the link above doesn’t work.
Nevermind found it.
Did you figure out? I am still trying to find the cancellatio link
You login with your order number and there’s a link somewhere. Can’t remember exactly where.
Thanks Chuck. I managed to login with my email and zip code. For some reason i havent even received any shipment from them. Well doesnt matter 🙂
Thanks Chuck!
I just cancelled my subscription online.
I just cancelled my subscription online. Use the account number found in the email.
man any site that has the url “order-safely” makes my spidey senses tingle. hella suspect. I really wanna go thru w this but not if its an elaborate phishing scam to get all your CC info.
maybe I’ll use a one-time Citi virtual acct number like suggested above that way they cant abuse my credit card tho I suppose I don’t feel comfortable giving em any personal info for a mere $7. hmm
Many thanks! Points posted instantly for me, too. The books will probably be way too advanced for my 7-month-old, but it’s hard to argue with free.
Tip: If you have a Citi card, use the Virtual Account Number tool (https://www.cardbenefits.citi.com/Products/Virtual-Account-Numbers) to generate a credit card number with a $10 limit. That way if you forget to cancel within the grace period Highlights will have to contact you for payment.
Ordered yesterday afternoon, but didn’t get any confirmation so far, not a single email.
Confirmation came one business day later for me (after I already redeemed for Amazon GCs and redeemed them).
posted instantly for me. Thanks!
Ditto