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Old Aug 5, 2010 | 7:45 am
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jcmitchell21
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Originally Posted by Evan!
Yes but if you spend $1300-$1500 on a credit card you are getting the services and products that total $1300-$1500 PLUS the miles. If you are suggesting buying a coach ticket JUST for the miles (a mileage run) then you have spent less, sure, but you don't have the "things" that were purchased using a CC - just a flight to nowhere and back. So while I welcome someone being contrary don't omit items from the comparison.
It drives me crazy when people don't make this association. You're going to buy gas, groceries, etc. anyway so why not do it on a rewards card.

OP, without CC bonuses or actually flying, it may take a couple of years to earn the miles needed for the flight. Unless something like "Pudding Guy" comes along again.
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