What's the best reward you've ever gotten for NOT getting best answer?

Question

Papa: I'll ask again in a few weeks.

Answer 1

The best reward is helping someone in need and sharing my knowledge, wisdom and experience with them. It is a reward in itself!

Answer 2

So far just a promise

Answer 3

When they mention me in the comments to somebody else's best answer...

It's a real...

Ego stroke...

Ah..ah!  ah!  aggghhhh!...(now smoking a cigarette in spent fulfillment)

Answer 4

Seeing what the best answer was has on occasion taught me something.

I don't know everything!

Answer 5

A spongebath.