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Old Jan 8, 2006 | 11:56 am
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Stefan Daystrom
 
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA
Programs: AA Plat, BA, DL, Frontier, NWA, SWA, UA, HHonors Gold, Priority Club Plat, Choice Priv, BW, Diners
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Originally Posted by Jailer
The marketing gurus at Idine came up with a bonus that actually made me decrease my patronage. With two large restaurant checks looming, I immediately signed up. Now, with one bonus dine left, I’ve just hunkered down till another biggie comes along. It’s liberating eating….well, anywhere.
Sounds like you're in only one iDine program, or else don't feel like juggling.

Me, I'm in 6 iDine programs (only 3 of which have this bonus or any bonus for that matter right now), 5 mile/point programs, and one cashback (through DC).

I'm rotating which of the 3 programs I am doing the bonus with. (It's a bit easier because I "created" the biggest biggie by doing a mass gift certificate purchase, and then only need a couple "moderlate biggies" to go with that.) While that program is tied up waiting for 3 high-value dines, I'm using the other programs to earn reguarly in the meantime. Then once I get the high-value dines done on one program, I'll register another.

I'm used to having to juggle anyway, because a lot of my favorite iDine places at the locations I'm at frequently are one/month places, which I can only get around by juggling EVERY month.

Btw, I chose a one/month for my massive gift certificate purchase, that way I can avoid the one/month limitation there in future months, and it won't feel like I'm "passing up miles" not to use my card on those occasions!
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