Legacy AVI - with a question about Premium Plus

[Steve Lobo]

Hi everyone...I've been a Premium member since 12/03/2005.

I have always received the $500/week Linden Stipend.

As you know, for new Premium members as of November 1, 2006, the stipend went down to $300/week. That never affected me, since I was 'Legacy,' due to my earlier join date. I continued receiving the $500.

So about a year ago I went Premium Plus, which provides a stipend of $650/week.

Now, I'd like to go back to regular Premium. But the 'membership' page on the SL website says if I do, I'll be dropped to $300/week....NOT back to my old $500.

Is the website wrong? If I leave Premium Plus and go back to Premium....will I still get the original stipend of $500/week?

I called Premium Plus concierge support and they're looking into it.....but in the meantime any information you have would be appreciated!

Thank you!

Steve Lobo

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited June 11, 2023 by Steve Lobo
clarity

[Rowan Amore]

From.the FAQ page...

https://lindenlab.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/31000167487-premium-plus-faq#My-account-receives-grandfathered-stipend-with-my-regular-Premium-Membership.-Will-I-get-a-larger-stipend-with-Premium-Plus?

My account receives grandfathered stipend with my regular Premium Membership. Will I get a larger stipend with Premium Plus?

No. The Premium Plus stipend is L$650 across the board. However, if you upgrade to a Premium Plus membership, should you choose to go back to a regular Premium Membership at any time, you will receive your Premium Membership stipend at the grandfathered rate again.

Edited June 11, 2023 by Rowan Amore

[Steve Lobo]

Rowan - thank you! I appreciate it! 

That's what I was hoping for - and you clarified the info on the 'change membership' page...which probably references the $300 because if applies to many, many more people.

Thanks again - you're the best!

 

 

[Kylie Jaxxon]

@Rowan Amore...perhaps you should be working at Premium Plus concierge support, since you are really quick with answers

[Rowan Amore]

1 minute ago, Steve Lobo said:

Rowan - thank you! I appreciate it! 

That's what I was hoping for - and you clarified the info on the 'change membership' page...which probably references the $300 because if applies to many, many more people.

Thanks again - you're the best!

 

 

I suppose it was a question people like you wanted to know since if it were me, I'd be hesitant to upgrade if I knew a downgrade would cost me my grandfathered stipend.  I'm glad they addressed it.

If you're still worried, contact support again and ask the question, referencing the page and answer I showed.  That way, it will be on record with LL that you contacted them with their published answer.  Ya know, just in case.

[Rowan Amore]

1 minute ago, Kylie Jaxxon said:

@Rowan Amore...perhaps you should be working at Premium Plus concierge support, since you are really quick with answers

I only knew because I remembered reading about it so I knew it was somewhere.  And mad googling skills?

[Steve Lobo]

That is GREAT advice!

CSRs can't possibly know every single fact - ever - off the top of their heads! So, the guy I talked to didn't know, but he was happy to research it.  Since it's in the works, I think I'll let them come back with the correct answer. If it's right - yay! If not, I will refer them to the page you found. 

Man, you're good! And you helped me a lot. Rowan - high five! If we ever run into each other in SL, the drinks are on me!

[Eirynne Sieyes]

Prior to upgrading I asked Patch what would happen to my 500L stipend if I went back to Premium. That I wouldn't lose the grandfathered stipend was the clincher. Just happily paid for my second year of Plus and think it's well worth it.

Yea, agreed Rowan is pretty terrific.