You can earn a set amount of points per set by scanning QR codes under the new LEGO Insiders program – but is it worth it?
The LEGO Group recently announced that its VIP program will be changing to LEGO Insiders. While this rebrand won't change too much practically speaking, there is one new possibility that long-term LEGO collectors might want to make use of. Scanning QR codes from LEGO sets will earn you a flat amount of 20 points, meaning you can earn points from buying LEGO sets no matter where you shop.
What's more, since QR codes have been on sets since 2018, you can also earn bonus points on previous purchases within the past five years, so long as you still have your instruction manuals. However, before you start raiding your attics and basements, we thought we'd dig into how much value those 20 points will stack up to.
The redeemable value of points will remain the same as the LEGO VIP program shifts into LEGO Insiders. That means you'll need to earn 800 points to earn a £5 discount by redeeming points in the UK, requiring you to scan 40 sets. The next redeemable voucher level is £20, which requires 3200 points, the equivalent of scanning 160 sets.
While this might seem like a lot of sets for even the lowest of voucher thresholds, it is essentially free points when it comes to sets you've already bought – and every little amount adds up. Plus, points aren't only redeemable against vouchers. For example, at the time of writing, you can enter two separate sweepstakes to win LEGO DREAMZzz and LEGO 2K Drive bundles for 50 points a piece, or spend 100 points to get the LEGO Guardians of the Galaxy Print and Play toy. For those smaller spends, you'd only need to scan between three and five sets.
Still, the most lucrative way to stack up your points will remain shopping directly at LEGO, where shoppers can continue earning around 5% cashback under LEGO Insiders. Scanning QR codes is an added bonus for those shopping elsewhere: it might not earn you big LEGO bucks, but it's certainly something.
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