Originally Posted by
krazykanuck
Just because the benefit is there doesn't mean you need to rack your brain buying stuff you legitimately don't want or need. I don't know if the print NYT bills any differently from a digital sub. I'm sure there's a datapoint somewhere on Doctor of Credit or the like. I know from other peoples experiences it works for things like NYT cooking, so it might not be as picky as you'd think.
I'm currently leaving $34 a month on the table I suppose, but I see no point in signing up for stuff I don't want just to "use the credit". I pay for Peacock Premium which costs $6 a month. The credit will start paying for my Sirius XM once the free trial in my new car runs out.
It's not much and may be more hassle than it's worth for you, but you do earn MR on charges you get reimbursed with those credits.
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