I won't take a connection when I could take a nonstop, or fly a circuitous routing just to earn more EQM.
I won't switch hotels in the same city just to increase my stay count. I already waste time switching rooms far too often (due to unsatisfactory conditions) and I hate wasting time repacking, elevators, etc.
Also agree with all of the following - just don't have the time to waste on this mostly low value time consuming nonsense:
Originally Posted by
rodjune
I will not engage in surveys and market research mostly due to time constraints. I won't dine for points unless I already like the restaurant due to previous experience there. I won't online shop for items ...
Most of the restaurants are pathetic, but occasionally I am surprised when I get credit for one that I forgot was on idine.
Originally Posted by
Wiirachay
Fly in international Y, as it defeats the purpose of earning miles: to avoid international Y.
Agreed - not worth the abuse.
Originally Posted by
GRALISTAIR
Constantly churn credit cards. I have had 6 in the last 13 years - more than enough.
+1 I limit myself to 1-2 new cards per year, mainly to get the signup bonus. And then I cancel the useless ones
Originally Posted by
Open Jaw
Thank God there is someone else who refuses to be on Facebook. I hate that site with a passion. I already spend too much time online for work and email, I don't need another reason to do it. Besides who needs FB "friends" when I already have many real ones?
+1
Originally Posted by
milehound
VR / Bluebird style manufactured spending is a nonstarter for me. It gives me headaches just reading the instructions on FT, never mind the stories about finding the cards and varying ability to refill with a credit card.
Agree. I already have enough CCs to track, don't need to add prepaid cards with more balances to track, just to earn a few bonus miles. My spend is high enough that I can easily meet all the thresholds with manufacturing fake spend.
Originally Posted by
artemis
I won't apply for business cards, as I don't have a business and I won't lie on a credit card application.
+1 Very risky.