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Old Nov 20, 2012 | 9:36 am
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mattsteg
 
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Originally Posted by gj83:19717233
I think scam is going a bit far, but for most once-a-year travelers who like to use a debit card most of the frequent flyer programs do not make much sense.
worst case you get some free magazines or something.

The main thing is to not overvalue miles, particularly if your accrual rate is slow. No point in leaving them on the table.
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