Originally Posted by
land31411
If we don't like it, we should play another game instead of .....ing about the rules of this game. BTW, there is no "fraud" at play. The T&C for every program clearly state the "rules" are subject to change. Well change is all around. Isn't someone running for high political office on a largely unspecified platform of change?
the phrase, "if you dont like it, don't listen/watch/particiapte"... is not a good dictum to live one's life by, I think. To me, its very nature fosters a bitterness and 'holier than thou' attitude that must be quelled in a society full of progressive ideas and diverse populations. It claims there is ONE WAY to be and yet we all know that's not true. It suggests that everyone should say F U to everyone else and only the ones with the power can survive.
How about
: If you don't like it, log your complaint and we will either show you why you were wrong or we will change because you were right.
And yes, there is fraud in mile land. Again, I cite earning situations, primarily earning from partners whos miles fail to post. As for the rules of redemption, they really change too quickly for most normal people who were sold on the concept of getting miles to fly can keep up with. In this sense, it is nearly deceptive, but one can always argue that everything is if we don't fully commit ourselves to learning everything that comes with the gift being given by any marketer. (Similarly, Ebay is hard to be involved with unless you really get rather advanced rather quickly, or get darn lucky on your first few sales)
Originally Posted by
kirax2
However, for that $3000.00 I got 90,000 miles, which translates into a business class ticket to Japan. And since I've never seen a business class ticket to Japan on UA for less than $5000 to $6000, I still feel that the money was well-spent...as long as I'm able to get a ticket when I want to go. I did not get a free ticket, just a heavily discounted business class ticket. And that's why I still do it, because I won't pay $6000.00 out of pocket for a business class ticket, but I will pay $3000.00 over time to purchase one.
-kirax2
next time, hit me up for 'trades'. I got 90k UA and would love to fly on carrier X or stay in hotel Y using points YOU may have!
I agree your method was a great way to save several thousand dollars so it is very valid. There are, however, much cheaper ways to earn that many miles and do so very quickly...
Originally Posted by
TMOliver
and we've an awards economy flight to the East Coast in October.
...coming to see if the Boston Red Sox can pull off another World Series win, are ya?