Which ancient civilization invented the first known form of retail loyalty program, using clay tokens that customers could collect and later exchange for discounts or free goods?

Before modern retail, ancient civilizations developed sophisticated commercial systems that influenced trade for millennia. From the bustling agoras of Greece to the complex markets of Mesopotamia, these civilizations pioneered concepts we still use today. This poll explores how ancient civilizations innovated in their marketplaces and created lasting commercial legacies that shaped global trade patterns.

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Ancient Egyptians, who offered papyrus loyalty scrolls to regular customers of royal workshops
Mesopotamians, who created clay tablet punch cards for frequent shoppers at urban markets
Ancient Romans, who distributed metal tessera tokens to valued patrons of certain shops
Ancient Chinese, who provided bamboo tally sticks to record purchases toward future discounts