I also used a broker a couple of times when I was unemployed and had loads of miles.

He had me book the BC trip to Asia - and I went to the airport and got the paper ticket (he payed for the fedex and the ticket fee)

I sent the ticket COD ($1400 for 100k miles) - which required him to provide cash or certified check...so there wasnt anyway I was going to lose out.

These days have a good job,,get loads of miles, but share them with friends and family

last week, Mum, Aunt and Uncle to see sick dying Uncle

next month sister home to see Dad with Alzheimers

July-Good friend on her 50th with son (16th bday) for a Grand canyon river ride.

The Value of the Giving has become so much more valuable to me!