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Wed, Jan 18 2017 7:01 AM (7 replies)
  • Easy037
    18 Posts
    Wed, Jan 11 2017 5:08 AM

    After watching the ads at the bottom of the watch videos page (Live Gamers) on WGT I am not receiving the credits? First thing I do on wgt every morning. Now  three days at least that no points (credits) awarded. Whats up with that?

     

    Thanks in advance for any assistance you may provide

    Easy037

  • alosso
    21,088 Posts
    Sat, Jan 14 2017 3:41 AM

    Sorry, no help from me.

    Get used to the feeling of being scammed.

  • HackWilson1930
    1,437 Posts
    Sat, Jan 14 2017 4:58 AM

    Are you referring to the carousel where you earn 7 views and can then redeem them for credits?

  • callaghan159
    6,422 Posts
    Sat, Jan 14 2017 5:26 AM

    Watched videos the other day and only got 24 when expecting over 200. Contacted wgt and they said not their problem it is fybers and it could take a day or two to get them. Here is to hoping but not expecting.

  • Boogs27
    13 Posts
    Sun, Jan 15 2017 9:16 AM

    Speaking of scams..I spend like a 130 or 127 credits on Friday to buy three golf balls

    here on Sunday it says I have used all the hits on them....ARE YOU KIDDIN ME....if I had know this I would have tried to save those very valuable credits, in order to buy a driver...is this how they operate here all about the money HUH...Shame I really like playing...but I don't have a couple hundred bucks to dump to become good enough t to compete...playing hundreds of rounds ...I think they should throw you some kind of bone.... Seem like it's just all about what WTG wants, one way street...by the way do all  golf balls have hit limits on them....That's crazy....IMO.....Thanks for any help

  • phred952
    2,714 Posts
    Sun, Jan 15 2017 11:41 AM

    I don't know where to start, but I'll try and explain it to you.   You joined in November and have been playing 2+ months.  You just made your first post, and I would guess you don't search the Forum for help before buying any equipment of balls first.  Since this was your first post I know you didn't ask for help before buying these balls.

    The balls you bought are WGT Tour GI-SD (in lt blue).  They cost 112 credits per sleeve of 3.  They are rated as follows: 

    Distance 2.0  Spin 2.0  Durability 1.0  Meter Speed 1.0

    Had you sought any info first you would have found that  1.0 durability balls are good for about 90 hits according to info posted in the forum, not counting putts.

    Your scoring history shows you played 3 rounds 18 holes and 9 rounds of 9 holes  on 01/14 and 01/15.  Scores for those rounds totaled 589 strokes. Your putting average is 1.97 putts per round.  This works out to be 35.46 putts /18 holes and 17.73 putts / 9 holes.  If you round down to 35 and 17 then you had approximately 258 putts for the rounds and 331 counted strokes.  Allowing for variance you easily exceeded the normal  amount of hits each ball is good for.  Obviously I don't know exactly how many rounds you played on that sleeve of balls.

    In short you got what you paid for.  WGT does throw you a bone, its called the starter ball.  It allows you to "play the game for free".  WGT never says you will be good at the game using the starter equipment and balls.  

    I would suggest in the future you search the forum before buying anything.  If after searching you don't find out what you want to know, post a question asking for help.  Had you asked about buying balls I would have suggested you try WGT G12-S or G-13S balls.  They are a lot cheaper and will sustain about 120 hits per ball.

    Hobbies cost money to enjoy.  Be prepared to either earn free credits (and be scammed/spammed) or put up some dollars to support your hobby.

    TANSTAAFL.  "There ain't no such thing as a free lunch"

    Good luck in the future.

    phred952

     

  • alanti
    10,564 Posts
    Sun, Jan 15 2017 12:07 PM

    +1 to phred952's post as you are 100% correct.

    Remember WGT is a business and thus designed to generate profits. The bone they have thrown you is free equipment, which according to the business plan is designed to get you started and hopefully upgrade (spend via free credit offers or actual cash).

    However many players continue with the original equipment and despite the limitations (as starter equipment will be restrictive if you tier up) but even with this you can score well.

    IMO, even spending some money reflects a cheap form of entertainment.

     

  • Boogs27
    13 Posts
    Wed, Jan 18 2017 7:01 AM

    I know ignorance is no excuse on my part...I will be sure to be more attentive in the future

    Agreed this is entertainment...And yes there are no free lunches....Your points are heard very very loud and clear!!!!!!!thanks for the eye opener...thanks for the help!!!!

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