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Old Oct 8, 2015, 7:23 am
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c_9
 
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Originally Posted by ridefar
I know the "trick" has been posted here several times, but the OP may not be aware. OP--if you are within the 22 days, you can change the date to something that puts you well outside the 22 days. Then call back a day or two later and request a full refund. That should work to get you the points back into your account.
No need to wait - I've done this in the same phone call. Just explain at the beginning that you wish to change the date to >22 days so that you can then cancel for return of points, and explain that you do understand it's two change fees. I had zero problem doing this.
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