Question about choice not to recalibrate for 2018, 5* VIP, etc.

First off, awesome! What a wonderful holiday gift! Thanks Microsoft!

My question is, though, what does this mean for current 5* VIPs, and what does this year's spending mean for 2018 as a 5*?

So for example, say I spent enough this year to still be a 5* for 2018 (which I believe I have though I can't be sure since there's no 5* progress meter), does that give me any sort of a head start for the spending limit for 2019's calculation? Will my
5* status be secured for 2019 as well?

I ask because I've deliberately been spending to try to maintain the 5* level, and it'd be vexing for that to mean nothing, as opposed to say,, someone at the 3* level who gets a head start to 4 for 2018 (unless of course it'll be recalculated to end 2018
as though the spending started at 0).

Lastly, and this may be a secret, but does this mean there are other changes coming to the program for 2018? I can think of one in particular I hope to see (preorders counting towards spending limits even if not rebate credits) but we'll see!

I realize this is a bit complex and possibly rambling, but I'm grateful for any insights.

:)

 

vip gems

Hello,

From the FAQ:

What about my current Xbox Live Rewards Credits and MyVIP Gems balance?



If you have any pending Rewards Credits in your Xbox Live Rewards account on May 31, 2018, or if you are expecting your MyVIP deposit for purchases made in May 2018, Xbox Live Rewards will convert them into your local currency and deposit them in your
Microsoft account by the end of June 2018. You will then have 1 year to spend that currency on digital items from the Microsoft Store.

 

VIP Star Rank

Hello OulSider,

MyVIP is recalibrated every year. From our FAQ:

Will my Star Rank change from year to year?

In September 2015, a year after we first launched MyVIP, we re-evaluated the program and made adjustments where necessary. In order to respond to our growing membership numbers and expanded regions, we adjusted the levels of MyVIP to better focus on offering
additional monthly missions and other ways to earn for more members around the globe.

Based on community feedback from our members, there was some confusion about when and how MyVIP would be recalibrated on a yearly basis. In order to simplify and streamline the process, and to let you know exactly how much time you have to build your rank,
moving forward we will recalibrate your Star Rank progress based on the calendar year. That means you currently have until December 31, 2017 to boost your starting 2018 MyVIP Star Rank, which will be based on your overall spend between January 1 to December
31, 2017.

In the future, we will consistently recalibrate your MyVIP Star Rank based on your calendar year spend from January 1 to December 31. We are also focused on adding even more ways to Reward our most loyal VIP members with additional special offers and VIP
Exclusives events. Check out MyMissions for all of the most current ways to earn!

 

Hi Griffin11287! Since you are a 5 Star member now, you will remain at 5 Star throughout 2018. Unfortunately, we do not have any information as to the plans for 2019 yet or how MyVIP will be recalibrated. We also have not been told about changes planned
for 2018. We will let you know if there are any more changes coming. Thanks for being a member of the program!