SkyMall 25000, Offer expires Sunday September 18, 2011 at 11:59 PM
Sep 16, 2011, 9:30 am
#16
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Seeking clarification on the "this item cannot be discounted" language, I've sent an e-mail to Skymall to ask whether such items qualify. I'll update this post with the response. The electronics are pretty much the only interesting items to me.
Andyandy
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Sep 16, 2011, 9:39 am
#18
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I used this one and as long as you spend over $500 on stuff you should be fine. I emailed the ADMIN for skymall and got this back reg the s&h code and my order:
After researching your order, I was able to confirm that you recent purchase did meet the criteria for the Delta 25k promotion and that the miles will be awarded to the specified Delta SkyMiles account within the next 6-8 weeks.
Once again, we would like to thank you for thanking advantage of the recent SkyMall/Delta SkyMiles promotion.
So we are looking very good on this one kids!
After researching your order, I was able to confirm that you recent purchase did meet the criteria for the Delta 25k promotion and that the miles will be awarded to the specified Delta SkyMiles account within the next 6-8 weeks.
Once again, we would like to thank you for thanking advantage of the recent SkyMall/Delta SkyMiles promotion.
So we are looking very good on this one kids!
Called CS, also confirmed that this code does not exclude us from earning miles.
Sep 16, 2011, 9:47 am
#19
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Sep 16, 2011, 9:47 am
#20
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"The terms and conditions for this promotion does not allow other discounts or offers to be combined with this offer. However, there will be orders that slip through the flags in our systems.
I strong recommend that your friends do not use any additional promotional codes or discounts because there is no guarantee that the coupon code they use will not over ride the 25K promotion."
I see later someone called CS and said code is fine so YMMV if you use any code it would seem!
Sep 16, 2011, 9:47 am
#21
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Sep 16, 2011, 10:16 am
#22
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Just got a 2nd email that said:
"The terms and conditions for this promotion does not allow other discounts or offers to be combined with this offer. However, there will be orders that slip through the flags in our systems.
I strong recommend that your friends do not use any additional promotional codes or discounts because there is no guarantee that the coupon code they use will not over ride the 25K promotion."
I see later someone called CS and said code is fine so YMMV if you use any code it would seem!
"The terms and conditions for this promotion does not allow other discounts or offers to be combined with this offer. However, there will be orders that slip through the flags in our systems.
I strong recommend that your friends do not use any additional promotional codes or discounts because there is no guarantee that the coupon code they use will not over ride the 25K promotion."
I see later someone called CS and said code is fine so YMMV if you use any code it would seem!
This is what happened:
After I applied the code, the check-out page showed "SkyMiles earned 25000". However, when I went on to print out the receipt, this information was not included. Thus, I called in and asked whether I earned the miles. And, the rep said "yes".
So, maybe YMMV
Sep 16, 2011, 10:49 am
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on the plus side we can order as much as we want
Just got this:
"A person can place as many $500 orders as they want to take advantage of this promotion, there are no restrictions. We actually encourage it, if you want to knock out all of your Holiday shopping now then this is the best way to do it."
Humm....
"A person can place as many $500 orders as they want to take advantage of this promotion, there are no restrictions. We actually encourage it, if you want to knock out all of your Holiday shopping now then this is the best way to do it."
Humm....
Sep 16, 2011, 1:37 pm
#27
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I inquired about a specific product, the Canon EOS Rebel T3i camera which I buy for work. I was hoping to get my 25k miles from the purchase, but the description said "This item cannont be discounted" which lead me to believe it wasn't eligible for the promo. I emailed SkyMall and got this response:
Dear Customer,
That particular item does qualify for the promotion. If you are having issues placing the order to get the 25000 miles, please contact us @ 1800-skymall and agent will be happy to assist you with your order. If you should need any further assistance please contact us @ 1800-skymall or reply to this e-mail.
Thank You
SkyMall Customer Service
That particular item does qualify for the promotion. If you are having issues placing the order to get the 25000 miles, please contact us @ 1800-skymall and agent will be happy to assist you with your order. If you should need any further assistance please contact us @ 1800-skymall or reply to this e-mail.
Thank You
SkyMall Customer Service
Sep 16, 2011, 2:14 pm
#28
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So, even with inflated prices, how can these guys be making money?
They have to pay more than $100 for 25K SkyPesos, right? There can't be that much fat in a camera, after credit card fees, shipping, etc. And they probably pay Delta closer to $200.
They have to pay more than $100 for 25K SkyPesos, right? There can't be that much fat in a camera, after credit card fees, shipping, etc. And they probably pay Delta closer to $200.
Sep 16, 2011, 4:07 pm
#30
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Called CS @ 1-800-skymall, who confirmed that even orders containing items that state "this item cannot be discounted" are included. FYI, the note is to indicate that discounts/coupons cannot be applied to the particular item.
This actually is a pretty good deal if you know:
1) how to find award fares at the 'low' level using DL/AF/KVS/EF
2) how to sell 'competitively' on ebay. example below:
~$550 Buy camera (+ tax + delivery)
$420 Sell on ebay
~$380 Take home after ~9% fees for ebay + paypal
----
Net cost = $170
$170 / 25000mi = $0.0068.
A lot of work and does put your money at risk (until you sell it successfully), but worth it especially if you place more than 1 order (and get 25k for each other).
TIP: Search for the 9v battery if need $0.99 filler!
This actually is a pretty good deal if you know:
1) how to find award fares at the 'low' level using DL/AF/KVS/EF
2) how to sell 'competitively' on ebay. example below:
~$550 Buy camera (+ tax + delivery)
$420 Sell on ebay
~$380 Take home after ~9% fees for ebay + paypal
----
Net cost = $170
$170 / 25000mi = $0.0068.
A lot of work and does put your money at risk (until you sell it successfully), but worth it especially if you place more than 1 order (and get 25k for each other).
TIP: Search for the 9v battery if need $0.99 filler!
