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2008 Trick it / negotiate it / special savings lounge thread

Old Oct 22, 2008, 8:30 am
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2008 Trick it / negotiate it / special savings lounge thread

Ok, first of all, thanks to Raffles! Using his minimalistic but useful tips, I was able to find his original deal plus I was able to make it even better for people in the DC/VA/MD area. For those who know how to do this, the same concept used on the WAS-MAD works here. For those who don't know enough about the tips and tricks, read below. You may be able to figure it out:

[Time is up!]

Ok, I hope this makes some sense. I'm trying to be a little funny and helpful ^ at the same time.

Raffles: if you think I'm breaking the spirit of how your deals should be posted please PM me.

I'll remove all the tips after 12:00 PM EST today just to give the real FlyerTalk enthusiast the opportunity to figure this out

Have fun!
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Old Oct 22, 2008, 8:34 am
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The karate part through me for a sec, but I think I got it. I still do not understand the EZE reference.
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Old Oct 22, 2008, 8:38 am
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Originally Posted by colpuck
The karate part through me for a sec, but I think I got it. I still do not understand the EZE reference.
I think that not EZE but BA.
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Old Oct 22, 2008, 8:39 am
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fun!...

This is going to have me stumped for a while. Thanks for ruining my productivity today. But, seriously, thanks! This should be fun.
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Old Oct 22, 2008, 8:40 am
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Originally Posted by amiras
I'll remove all the tips after 12:00 PM EST today
Do you mean 12:00PM EST (Eastern STANDARD time) or do you really mean 12:00PM EDT (Easter DAYLIGHT time)? We are not on standard time yet (Nov 2), so 12:00 EST is really 1:00PM EDT
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Old Oct 22, 2008, 8:41 am
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Originally Posted by fti
Do you mean 12:00PM EST (Eastern STANDARD time) or do you really mean 12:00PM EDT (Easter DAYLIGHT time)? We are not on standard time yet (Nov 2), so 12:00 EST is really 1:00PM EDT
lol...sorry about the confusion...let's say in about 1 hour and 20 minutes.
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Old Oct 22, 2008, 8:42 am
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Originally Posted by NYCtennis
This is going to have me stumped for a while. Thanks for ruining my productivity today. But, seriously, thanks! This should be fun.
I know....Raffles already ruined it for me several times....I hope this is fun for everybody.
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Old Oct 22, 2008, 8:49 am
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im stumped, can anyone help out a lost soul?
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Old Oct 22, 2008, 8:50 am
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Nice work, amiras! ^
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Old Oct 22, 2008, 8:51 am
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Can I presume no mileage earning opportunity here, and travel restricted to no-later-than early spring?

Thanks.
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Old Oct 22, 2008, 8:56 am
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Originally Posted by iahphx
Can I presume no mileage earning opportunity here, and travel restricted to no-later-than early spring?
Thanks.
No idea about mileage and yes, plenty available 'til mid March '09.
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Old Oct 22, 2008, 8:58 am
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Even though I get a feeling I won't be able to make this trip, it's real fun to have clues such as these to solve. Will keep me busy this morning. Good work!
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Old Oct 22, 2008, 8:58 am
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I got a good price, but can you confirm if I can get $309 for NOV 7 to NOV 11?
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Old Oct 22, 2008, 9:05 am
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Originally Posted by dohko8
I got a good price, but can you confirm if I can get $309 for NOV 7 to NOV 11?
I did a quick search and coulnd't find it for those dates.
Not sure if this helps and/or works for you but: 11/4-11/11 $364 A.I.
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Old Oct 22, 2008, 9:08 am
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I love this way of making it just a little bit harder but still giving the info. I got everything but the karate reference.
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