Points, rewards, discounts – all of this incentivizes us to spend money that many of us either have or don’t but nonetheless feeds into a cycle of purchasing that companies want to encourage.
Tamron’s new VIP loyalty program for consumers of their amazing lenses was crafted in a fan boy’s dreamscape.
Not only is the program going to offer a vast array of benefits for VIP customers, but also it is going to count purchases as far back as May 2011!
That’s right – if you have purchased or registered at least four Tamron lenses since May 2011, you qualify for this VIP loyalty program. Of course, as with many of these programs, there are tiers of benefits which correspond to the amount of money you spent with Tamron. Depending on how deep into the eco-system you are, you could be looking at substantial benefits, especially for professionals that rely upon Tamron lenses.
Platinum level members will get to join other VIPs at a Workshop Summit in Santa Fe, New Mexico as well as half-price or free event passes to other Tamron workshops throughout the year.
Here are the benefit tiers as listed on Tamron’s website.
Silver Level
Tamron owners who have purchased and registered four (4) lenses during the time-frame of May 2011 and January 15, 2018 are eligible for these 2018 membership perks:
• Welcome gift
• Tamron magazine mailed 3X per year
• $50 bonus rebate owards any Tamron lens
• 50% off of one Tamron event ticket (excludes summit)
• 10% discount on non-warranty repair
• Invitation to participate in VIP Member contest
• Membership Card w lanyard
Gold Level
Tamron owners who have purchased and registered five (5) lenses during the time-frame of May 2011 and January 15, 2018 are eligible for these 2018 membership perks:
• Welcome gift
• Tamron t-shirt
• Tamron magazine mailed 3X per year
• $75 bonus rebate towards any Tamron lens
• 50% off of two Tamron event tickets (excludes summit)
• Free pass to one Tamron event (excludes summit)
• 15% discount on non-warranty repair
• Invitation to participate in VIP Member contest
• Membership Card w lanyard
Platinum Level
Tamron owners who have purchased and registered six or more (6+) lenses during the time-frame of May 2011 and January 2018 are eligible for these 2018 membership perks:
• Welcome gift
• Tamron t-shirt
• Tamron LL Bean vest
• Tamron magazine mailed 3X per year
• $100 bonus rebate towards any Tamron lens
• 50% off of three Tamron event tickets (excludes summit)
• Free passes to two Tamron events (excludes summit)
• 20% discount on non-warranty repair
• Lifetime Limited Warranty on any new lens purchase from year of Club induction
• Free shipping on repairs (Tamron USA will send a pre-paid shipping label to receive your lens)
• Free 2-week lens loaners (if available, with signed loaner agreement)
• Exclusive Tamron Photo Tips Hotline for questions about photo techniques and tips on how to use your lens and camera
• Invitation to a Tamron Workshop Summit (see details below)
• Invitation for chance to be profiled on website
• Invitation to participate in VIP Member contest
• Membership Card w lanyard
