Having been there (most of us probably have) I always tried to make sure I had a standing order for 100 TCredits.
This gave me 1200 vp's which was still short of the 1500 required for Executive Affiliate status each month. I saw this as a good thing because then I knew I had to be comitted to logging in every day and completing the daily tasks to earn the other 300 I needed. I have now increased my SO to 125 TCredits but I have learned the habit of logging in each day.
Also the 100 TCredits I bought were useful in participating in and learning about Pricebender Auctions. I have learned how to work out the best times to bid and roughly what I should expect an item to go for. (doesn't always work )
A lot of people will tell you that you should get a standing order for IAHBE or 125 TCredits because that will guarantee EA each month but it removes the motivation to do more. Give yourself some incentive to become more involved and a reason to learn more.
I hope this gives you something to think about.
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Having been there (most of us probably have) I always tried to make sure I had a standing order for 100 TCredits.
This gave me 1200 vp's which was still short of the 1500 required for Executive Affiliate status each month. I saw this as a good thing because then I knew I had to be comitted to logging in every day and completing the daily tasks to earn the other 300 I needed. I have now increased my SO to 125 TCredits but I have learned the habit of logging in each day.