AA Miles for $0.00072 per mile (AA Shopping) - NOT HONORED
Aug 10, 2011, 10:49 am
#76
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 97
Aug 10, 2011, 10:50 am
#77
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: DFW
Posts: 1,145
I purchased something from Overstock through AA shopping on 7/16 and the miles posted by the end of the month (it just says 7/16, but i dont' think they posted on that date). I purchased something from Groupon on July 30th, and my miles are pending, but their is a line item in there. I'm guessing within a week or two, you should see a line item in there showing what miles you will get for the purchase, even if they haven't posted to your AA account yet.
Aug 10, 2011, 10:51 am
#78
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: BWI (Annapolis) & PWM (Bailey Island)
Programs: AA LT Gold (MM), WN A-List, Fairmont L/T Plat, HH Diamond
Posts: 884
A few weeks maybe? Total cost was $134 ($143 w/ tax) for 3... or $59 each. I'm having trouble doing the math on that one... but I like it even more.
Aug 10, 2011, 10:53 am
#80
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Slightly to the left of center
Posts: 3,475
Besides, not sure why everyone thinks this is even a mistake -
I see it more as an unadvertised sale - happens all the time with the airlines.
Unlike free or almost free airline deals in the past, this was not a free product. We paid full price + as some have stated, probably 20% premium versus other websites. AA was simply encouraging business with one of their retail partners.
I see it more as an unadvertised sale - happens all the time with the airlines.
Unlike free or almost free airline deals in the past, this was not a free product. We paid full price + as some have stated, probably 20% premium versus other websites. AA was simply encouraging business with one of their retail partners.
Aug 10, 2011, 10:57 am
#81
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 97
Besides, not sure why everyone thinks this is even a mistake -
I see it more as an unadvertised sale - happens all the time with the airlines.
Unlike free or almost free airline deals in the past, this was not a free product. We paid full price + as some have stated, probably 20% premium versus other websites. AA was simply encouraging business with one of their retail partners.
I see it more as an unadvertised sale - happens all the time with the airlines.
Unlike free or almost free airline deals in the past, this was not a free product. We paid full price + as some have stated, probably 20% premium versus other websites. AA was simply encouraging business with one of their retail partners.
Aug 10, 2011, 10:58 am
#83
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: ORD
Programs: AA EXP & million miler
Posts: 3,992
Did it (just one). Should I call AA shopping and ask about it?
JUST KIDDING.
I do feel a little dirty, and more than slightly foolish. Is that normal? Will have to listen to inspirational messages on the blue tooth headset while flying in J TPAC...
JUST KIDDING.
I do feel a little dirty, and more than slightly foolish. Is that normal? Will have to listen to inspirational messages on the blue tooth headset while flying in J TPAC...
Aug 10, 2011, 10:59 am
#84
Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,952
Aug 10, 2011, 11:01 am
#85
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 261
I'm new at this 
but this appears legit. Why would you question this? They want you to go through their portal to get miles and instead of miles per dollar, they are offering a lump sum.
They succeeded in getting us to buy a product that is overpriced and I have no need for.
but this appears legit. Why would you question this? They want you to go through their portal to get miles and instead of miles per dollar, they are offering a lump sum. They succeeded in getting us to buy a product that is overpriced and I have no need for.
Aug 10, 2011, 11:01 am
#86
Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 218
Just purchased 3 hope the miles post. For some reason if aa does not honor this at first then at least a good amount of us have ordered on here and we can all come together to fight this one. For 250,000 miles the fight will be worth it.
Aug 10, 2011, 11:04 am
#89
Join Date: Mar 2000
Posts: 46
Buying with Amex
Anyone know if buying more than one would result in $35 restocking fee per item?
Also, would buying with Amex and then returning to Amex after the 14 day return window is up eliminate the need to pay the $35 restocking fee. I've never used Amex's return policy before.
Also, would buying with Amex and then returning to Amex after the 14 day return window is up eliminate the need to pay the $35 restocking fee. I've never used Amex's return policy before.
Aug 10, 2011, 11:04 am
#90
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 1,310
Besides, not sure why everyone thinks this is even a mistake -
I see it more as an unadvertised sale - happens all the time with the airlines.
Unlike free or almost free airline deals in the past, this was not a free product. We paid full price + as some have stated, probably 20% premium versus other websites. AA was simply encouraging business with one of their retail partners.
I see it more as an unadvertised sale - happens all the time with the airlines.
Unlike free or almost free airline deals in the past, this was not a free product. We paid full price + as some have stated, probably 20% premium versus other websites. AA was simply encouraging business with one of their retail partners.
I'm sure that's it.
AA will pay out $2000 in miles for someone to purchase a $59.99 headset.
Makes good business sense to me.
