10,000,000 code redeemed.

Our shop has been going through some changes lately. We operated for over 20 years under our previous dealer principal, but have recently become Kelleher Collision Center in Dauphin. Some of our staff members are new as well, including myself. When I heard of Aftermarket Rewards about 4 months ago, I immediately began to think of all the possibilities – employee rewards and incentives, prizes and presents for gatherings or even just getting some stuff for around the shop that we could all enjoy. So, I immediately began gathering the little yellow stickers and entering them online. I had really just began redeeming codes and registering with participating suppliers when I received word that we won the 10000 free points by being the millionth redeemer. Wow! Now to go along with the 200 or so points I had started off with I had an extra 10000 to work with. We have not yet decided what we will do with the points, but there are many suggestions. Aftermarket rewards is a wonderful program that encourages shops to order from participating suppliers, and for those of us who collect it is a great incentive to first check if the products we need are available from participants. The selection of items you can redeem your points for are vast and unique, with something appealing to everyone. I was impressed with the array of items we could choose from with the few points we have, even the few we had prior to winning the 10000. Perhaps the toughest part of this process will be deciding what merchandise to choose!

Tannis McDonald
10 Millionth Reward Code Label Enterer
Body Shop Advisor
Kelleher Collision Center
Dauphin MB Canada

Shop Testimonials

Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2009 12:34 PM
To: Aftermarketsupport, Mailbox
Subject: (no subject)

THIS IS A GREAT PROGRAM, THANK YOU FOR LETTING US PARTICIPATE. LAST MONTH I TRADED POINTS FOR A RADAR AND WE WENT ON CHRISTMAS VACATION AND USED IT. IT WORKED GREAT AND I WAS VERY PLEASED TO HAVE BEEN ABLE TO WORK WITH AFTERMARKET REWARD POINTS. THANKS A MILLION, LILI PENA


Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2009 12:49 PM
To: Aftermarketsupport, Mailbox
Subject: Reward program and the holidays.....

Hello!

First off I wanted to say thank you so much for having the rewards program. It is a fun way to earn points and set fun goals while you are working :)

I have been a member for about a year now and have been saving my points the whole time. This year I wasn't sure how I was going to make it for the holiday season. Times are really rough with the economy being terrible and lay offs at work. I'm a single mom with a little girl who was looking forward to Christmas this year and had to figure out something! I was able to use my points to get a digital camera (the only thing she asked for!). She got the exact one she wanted! I was able to also use it to get a portable DVD player (it's on backorder) for her to use on long car rides.

Thank you so much!

Jessica Guerrero

Advantage Body Shop
Fremont, Ca

Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2009 1:46 PM
To: Aftermarketsupport, Mailbox
Subject: 10,000 POINT GIVE AWAY

JUST WRITING IN REGARDS TO YOUR POINT GIVE AWAY.
RECENTLY WE CASHED IN MOST OF OUR AFTERMARKET REWARDS POINTS HERE AT RIDER AUTO INC.
WE DIVIDED THE POINTS UP EVENLY AMONG THE TECHS AND SHOP MANAGER.
EVERYONE USED THEIR POINTS TO PURCHASE ITEMS FOR A FAMILY MEMBER (SON, DAUGHTER FATHER). WE STRUGGLED FINDING THE PERFECT GIFT BECAUSE THERE WERE TOO MANY TO CHOOSE FROM. IN THE END WE WERE ALL SATISFIED WITH OUR DECISIONS.

THANKS A MILLION!!!

Ray Brooks Jr.
Body shop manager
Rider Auto Inc.
State College, PA.

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Shop Testimonial

From: Sharp's Auto Body and Collision [mailto:admin@sabc.]
Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2008 12:30 PM
To: Aftermarketsupport, Mailbox
Subject: AMR Stories or Ideas

We purchased our shop 2 years ago . the shop has been in business for over 55 years and I have tried to find every way possible to not only give to the community but also to show appreciation to the employees for their hard work and dedication. this year I decided to have a Christmas party for them and their families. The aftermarket rewards are a big part of what makes it a success. I take the amount of points we have divide it into how many employees we have and then I take that number and purchase however many large items I need for the large door prizes a the party. this allows us to spend more money on the dinner and activities for them and their family.
thank you so much for helping make this possible!

Beth Smith
Sharp's Auto Body & Collision Inc.

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