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Old Oct 5, 2015 | 3:31 pm
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PETER01
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Originally Posted by BerksFlyer
I get where you're coming from. I did my first TP run this year as I was a couple of hundred TPs short of gold so spent £250 on a 240TP run while in USA on business. The big test for me now is in 2017 when the card expires ....... will I feel the urge to keep it?!!
I suppose it will be interesting for a change and likewise that's what I will end up doing to get to Gold. I'll be watching your profile from 2017 onwards......

Originally Posted by Speedbird876
I think you're right to satisfy the craving. See what it's like and what all the fuss is about. Then, you can start an annual TP run if you like it, otherwise a not-too-shabby return to Silver.

Let us know if you think it was worth it!
How true and I will report back on this thread at the end of 2017

Originally Posted by PETER01
Funnily enough yes! Australia, so 2 WTP returns there and 3 Y/WTP trips to elsewhere with a wee TP run within the States.
Originally Posted by Stez
In that case you'll have more luck getting op-ups as a silver.
I doubt that, show me the evidence and I will remain Silver
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