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Old Aug 12, 2007, 10:03 am
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ESpen36
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Yes, it is very important to clear all caches, browser history, etc., before going into eShopping.

Basically, the point of eShopping is to prevent people from shopping around because they worry about not getting the mileage credit. That gives the merchants a competitive edge, and offers them a reason for participating in the program.

So, what you should do is shop around for what you want, and once you are sure of the exact item(s), go out of the site, delete cookies and cache, then use eShopping to get back to the site, and then add the items to your cart and buy directly, without clicking on any external links or using forward or back buttons on your browser.

As stated previously, it will take 4-6 weeks minimum for the miles to appear. If you wish, you can arrange to receive an email informing you that the miles have posted.
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