Any comments from the UA board?

So I was reading
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/Forum21/HTML/005433.html
and I was thinking...YEAH, why in the world should I accept anything less then the very best service available despite the fact that I bought and paid for the cheapest ticket available.

I was thinking about how I sometimes buy a fully refundable ticket so I can accompany people to the gate through security, then get the ticket refunded after I've seen my friend off.

So today, before passing through ORD, I bought a full fare first class ticket to Tokyo. It 'cost' $12,309.03. Then I enjoyed the amenities of the International First Class lounge and all the perks that go with holding an international first class ticket.

Then I got on my flight to Austin and called UA to cancel and refund my NRT ticket.

Worked like a charm.