Originally Posted by
gpapadop
I had this to say on the subject. And yes it was weird to receive that email. It's just plain weird to have a luggage company involved in this period!
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Hey do you want some luggage for $590? It has the Star Mega Do logo on it! You can show off with it, you be the cool cat in the block. Oh, and you know what? $200 will be sent from Rimowa back to Milepoint Cares! How about this? You make me a deal on the luggage, the lower the price the more I myself donate to Milepoint Cares so I can reduce my taxes even further (in addition to the red I am running with my TBB LLC venture!). Call me..maybe. I must admit I had never heard of this company before! I have a Travel Pro carry on but the darn wheel keeps making a noise that drives me nuts! Still, I will never even think of spending close to $600 for a luggage! Can’t wait for the next exclusive product? Hot nuts for all :-)
I freely admit that I don't quite understand the arrangement. But
apparently the order goes to one of the House of Miles (HoM) businesses, which apparently has a drop-shipping arrangement with Rimowa Canada and US to produce and deliver the bag. Apparently a $200 'discount' was achieved due to the potential bulk order, but Rimowa balked at HoM selling the bag for less than MSRP. So instead of applying a direct customer discount that $200 discount is being rebated back to the charity arm of the HoM. But all SMD5 participants will benefit because apparently this scheme to raise charity money will replace the repeated 'in your face' charity fundraising that has historically taken place during SMD flights and events.
But that's just what I surmised from reading the MilePoint thread and clicking through the bag offer website. I could be wrong on some of those details.
And I am sure someone will point out to me that the details behind this offer are none of my business so I should ether just buy a bag or shut up about it.
