I am one of those who have played since the beginning. Even when I announce to my hubs that I am not going to do it anymore I still do! Have won the $10 gift certificates many, many times but like one of the other ladies, sometimes I pass if the shop doesn't offer anything I like. In March I won a yd each of 4 different WOW fabrics.
It takes very little time now. I have a system...10 shops a day.
If the hint isn't obvious I check the three places the bunny is most frequently found - new items, sale items, and kits. Any shop that doesn't give up its bunny quickly goes to the bottom of the list to be revisited at the end of the month. A few sleepless nights and I am done way ahead of schedule. BTW, it's easier to keep track if you work from the members area than the list.