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Old Jul 28, 2014, 10:05 pm
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Originally Posted by DC777Fan
If it's common, it would explain the mega bonuses that come and go. The banks' marketing departments obviously have a goal they need to hit, and even if they have to put those products in the hands of card churners, it's better than eating the cost.
Wow. That's the first time I've ever seen this potential explanation for the occasional mega bonus offers. It seems very plausible. Maybe share that idea in Miles & Points.
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