Swiss Knights Fondue and Cheese purchase for AA miles master thread.
Dec 17, 2006, 12:14 am
#751
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: LAX
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Posts: 7,161
I sent my stuff on Friday via certified USPS mail. Let's hope it gets there and my miles posts as correct.
Dec 17, 2006, 9:06 am
#752
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Programs: AA 2MM - UA 1P / Hyatt Diamond - SPG Plat / Hertz 5* - Avis 1st
Posts: 3,886
Even if only one package, I think you are the first one. I never expected to be purchasing industrial quantities or changing my handle to Cheese Guy, The Swiss Knight, or even Laughing at the Cow, but I still would like to pick up a few just to keep other family members less active accounts current.
My purchase was out-of-state over Thanksgiving in Indy.
Dec 17, 2006, 12:46 pm
#753
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Seat 2A
Programs: AA EXP LT GLD 1MM, BA GLD, NH/UA*G, Hyatt Dia, Marr Tit LT PLT, IHG Spire,HH Dia, MGM NOIR,Hertz PC
Posts: 10,571
Crediting time
For those of you who just had a few cupons and entered them manually...
How long took it to show up on your statements ?
How long took it to show up on your statements ?
Dec 17, 2006, 1:56 pm
#754
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: MSY (finally); previously NYC, BOS, AUH
Programs: AA EXP, 6MM; BA GLD
Posts: 17,248
There are at least two members of the New York Bar participating on this thread and each of us is capable of taking care of ourselves. Any company that would laugh off the threat of a lawsuit from an experienced attorney in its own state would be extremely foolish.
People who are not experienced with the legal system in New York, particularly the office of the Attorney General, do not serve the membership of FT well by making predictions on what that office will or will not do.
Since other people read this thread, let me make it very clear that the New York State Attorney General's Office investigates EVERY consumer complaint. I know this as a fact from my experience in the Mahattan District Attorney's Office when we referred matters to them.
Not every investigation results in a lawsuit by the AG, as many cases are resolved informally. Indeed, only a fool ignores an inquiry from the Attorney General, particularly the Attorney General of the State of New York.
To repeat from an earlier thread, if you wish to contact the consumer protection unit of the New York State Attorney General's Office, you can do so by mail, phone or fax at:
and via the web at http://www.oag.state.ny.us/complaint..._consumer.html
People who are not experienced with the legal system in New York, particularly the office of the Attorney General, do not serve the membership of FT well by making predictions on what that office will or will not do.
Since other people read this thread, let me make it very clear that the New York State Attorney General's Office investigates EVERY consumer complaint. I know this as a fact from my experience in the Mahattan District Attorney's Office when we referred matters to them.
Not every investigation results in a lawsuit by the AG, as many cases are resolved informally. Indeed, only a fool ignores an inquiry from the Attorney General, particularly the Attorney General of the State of New York.
To repeat from an earlier thread, if you wish to contact the consumer protection unit of the New York State Attorney General's Office, you can do so by mail, phone or fax at:
New York State Office of the Attorney General
Eliot Spitzer
Consumer Protection Bureau
120 Broadway, 3rd floor
New York, New York 10271
(212) 416-8345 (phone)
(212) 416-8787 (fax)
Eliot Spitzer
Consumer Protection Bureau
120 Broadway, 3rd floor
New York, New York 10271
(212) 416-8345 (phone)
(212) 416-8787 (fax)
and via the web at http://www.oag.state.ny.us/complaint..._consumer.html
BTW, for those of you preparing to sue, remember that many states permit recovery of treble damages in consumer protection cases.
Dec 18, 2006, 3:29 am
#755
Join Date: Apr 2000
Posts: 494
Wooohooooo
^ ^ ^ ^ THANK YOU EMMI USA
I had mailed my 219 certs and as I was promised I got all my 109,500 AA miles into my account. WOW^ ^ ^ ^
Thank you EMMI USA for doing this.
I had mailed my 219 certs and as I was promised I got all my 109,500 AA miles into my account. WOW^ ^ ^ ^
Thank you EMMI USA for doing this.
Dec 18, 2006, 4:13 am
#756
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: New York City/NY22
Programs: AA Platinum 2.3MM (Lifetime PLT)
Posts: 5,285
I, too, seem to have a large number of miles posted to my account but since it is over 37,00 from cheese, I will have to check with aa customer service during the business day to see if the correct number posted.
Unlike the previous poster, I do not believe that this calls for any type of compliment or "thumbs up" to Emmi.
How have others fared?
Unlike the previous poster, I do not believe that this calls for any type of compliment or "thumbs up" to Emmi.
How have others fared?
Dec 18, 2006, 4:18 am
#757
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 2,373
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Dec 18, 2006, 4:40 am
#758
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: New York City/NY22
Programs: AA Platinum 2.3MM (Lifetime PLT)
Posts: 5,285
They reneged on their part of the bargain. We stood up to them. They seem to have given in.
This is a cause for saying "thumbs up" to Emmi?
Dec 18, 2006, 5:18 am
#759
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 2,373
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Dec 18, 2006, 6:14 am
#760
Join Date: Apr 2005
Posts: 863
I received "all" my miles. Daniel never gave me the miles for the 8 certificates that came from the cheese wheels that had 2 certificates in them. 
After Emmi initially changed the T&C, I entered a code to receive the Swiss Army Knife (fearing I would get NO miles at all), then after they honored all the certificates, in good faith I cancelled that knife order. Now that I feel cheated (yet again), I want the knife and the 8 certs sent back to me. Still no response from David.
After Emmi initially changed the T&C, I entered a code to receive the Swiss Army Knife (fearing I would get NO miles at all), then after they honored all the certificates, in good faith I cancelled that knife order. Now that I feel cheated (yet again), I want the knife and the 8 certs sent back to me. Still no response from David.
Dec 18, 2006, 6:17 am
#761
Join Date: Apr 2005
Posts: 863
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Dec 18, 2006, 6:30 pm
#762
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: New York City/NY22
Programs: AA Platinum 2.3MM (Lifetime PLT)
Posts: 5,285
I called AAdvantage Customer Service and they were unable to resolve the problem of no more than 75 entries posting on the aa.com AAdvantage balance sheet.
My aa.com account shows 75 entries of 500 miles each, all posted on December 14. Clearly there should be more, a lot more. It seems that the "Total Available Award Mileage" and "Program to Date Miles" are reflecting the increase which is approximately what Emmi owes me, but since I have other credits coming from flying AA and from my credit card, I can't be sure.
They said to wait until next month when thigs would be clearer.
For the life of me, I cannot understand why American Airlines does not list ALL your activity on the aa.com AAdvantage web page.
My aa.com account shows 75 entries of 500 miles each, all posted on December 14. Clearly there should be more, a lot more. It seems that the "Total Available Award Mileage" and "Program to Date Miles" are reflecting the increase which is approximately what Emmi owes me, but since I have other credits coming from flying AA and from my credit card, I can't be sure.
They said to wait until next month when thigs would be clearer.
For the life of me, I cannot understand why American Airlines does not list ALL your activity on the aa.com AAdvantage web page.
Dec 18, 2006, 7:22 pm
#763
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 2,373
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Dec 18, 2006, 7:28 pm
#764
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Ann Arbor
Programs: HHonors Gold , National Emerald Exec, Hertz Presidents, Delta Gold
Posts: 2,604
I had 126,000 miles post today.
I am happy they did.
Would I buy a staggering amount of cheese if this promo was still going on? Yes.
Do I think Emmi seriously misjudged demand and obsessive qualities of FTers? Yes.
Do I hold a grudge against them for changing the promo?
No.
I think it's great they honored their commitment for the early certs. Although I would have liked the promo to continue, I don't see Emmi losing thousands of dollars per FTer to fund a pile of AA miles.
When things were looking bad, I knew I wasn't going to hire a lawyer for the dollar amount involved. If the AG got involved, fine.
And, if anyone is wondering what Emmi paid for these miles, I'm guessing they may have gotten a small discount from what is posted on AA.com, but not much.
"Make American Airlines AAdvantageŽ Miles Work For Your Business
Cost of AAdvantageŽ Miles:
AAdvantageŽ miles cost 2.2 cents per mile. A minimum purchase of 250,000 AAdvantageŽ miles is required per order."
Then there is a .1 cent administrative fee per mile to credit it to each account.
While it would be great to pay less than 1/2 price for miles and have Emmi throw in several hundred (several thousand?) wheels of cheese for free, I don't see that business model being sustainable, even for a short time.
I am happy they did.
Would I buy a staggering amount of cheese if this promo was still going on? Yes.
Do I think Emmi seriously misjudged demand and obsessive qualities of FTers? Yes.
Do I hold a grudge against them for changing the promo?
No.
I think it's great they honored their commitment for the early certs. Although I would have liked the promo to continue, I don't see Emmi losing thousands of dollars per FTer to fund a pile of AA miles.
When things were looking bad, I knew I wasn't going to hire a lawyer for the dollar amount involved. If the AG got involved, fine.
And, if anyone is wondering what Emmi paid for these miles, I'm guessing they may have gotten a small discount from what is posted on AA.com, but not much.
"Make American Airlines AAdvantageŽ Miles Work For Your Business
Cost of AAdvantageŽ Miles:
AAdvantageŽ miles cost 2.2 cents per mile. A minimum purchase of 250,000 AAdvantageŽ miles is required per order."
Then there is a .1 cent administrative fee per mile to credit it to each account.
While it would be great to pay less than 1/2 price for miles and have Emmi throw in several hundred (several thousand?) wheels of cheese for free, I don't see that business model being sustainable, even for a short time.
Dec 18, 2006, 7:32 pm
#765
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 2,373
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