Originally Posted by
Marathon Man
I still say just
shop on each airline mall now and then. Keep printed records of EVERY step til you see your miles post, but the shopping portals always help bring up an account to level and also save it from expiring.

MM
Of course, online shopping is always a good way to reset the expiration clock and top off an account.
But the points.com transfer thing: 1) costs nothing except a little bit of your time (no fee or purchase required); 2) posts instantly (or nearly so) rather than taking a few weeks. If you have a looming miles/points expiration, a shopping credit may or may not post in time!
Anyhow, we're drifting off topic here....