Other things I learned:

1. Start early. I was working 4 accounts (and working full time!), so I would work 2 accounts hard, but the other 2 easy, then as we are getting close to the end of the game, I am realizing that maybe some of my hits may end up being foul balls based on when some of these companies post the points...
a. such as 1800 flowers, free shipping wasn't available until after 11/14/11 on most products, so I hope they post on order date, but I don't think they will.
b. such as sharebuilder, I didn't fund 2 accounts until 11/12/11 and now the next TUESDAY to do the trade will be 11/15/11! so, most likely will not be a hit.
c. such as emiles, even if I purchase something tonight (11/12/11) to make the transfer of 500 points, most likely they will not post before 11/14/11 deadline.