Experience using Miles for Merchandise?
Jun 29, 2011 | 2:01 pm
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Experience using Miles for Merchandise?
I'm in the market for a new camera and out of curiosity I checked CO's Miles for Merchandise. These are some of the prices:
Canon 5D Mark II: $2238.25 + $25.00 S&H + 100 miles ($2499 Amazon)
Canon 5D Mark II Kit: $2954.81 + $50.00 S&H + 100 miles ($3299 Amazon)
Canon 7D: $1435.29 + $15.00 S&H + 100 miles ($1599 Amazon)
Canon 7D Kit: $1614.43 + $18.00 S&H + 100 miles ($1799 Amazon)
This is on the checkout page:
Since I live in TX I don't usually pay sales tax on Amazon purchases either. Is there a catch here? Refurbished/used products? No warranty?
A savings of up to $300 on the 5D kit seems too good to be true.
Canon 5D Mark II: $2238.25 + $25.00 S&H + 100 miles ($2499 Amazon)
Canon 5D Mark II Kit: $2954.81 + $50.00 S&H + 100 miles ($3299 Amazon)
Canon 7D: $1435.29 + $15.00 S&H + 100 miles ($1599 Amazon)
Canon 7D Kit: $1614.43 + $18.00 S&H + 100 miles ($1799 Amazon)
This is on the checkout page:
Please Note: * Charges on your credit card statement will appear as 'Brainstorm Logistics'
* MO, NJ, NV, NY, PA - Applicable sales tax will be reflected on your credit card statement.
* MO, NJ, NV, NY, PA - Applicable sales tax will be reflected on your credit card statement.
A savings of up to $300 on the 5D kit seems too good to be true.
Jul 22, 2011 | 12:27 pm
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I'll post an update since it looks like no one has used this option before. 
The "catch" is shipping. Brainstorm Logistics doesn't stock every product in the mall so shipping takes 3-4 weeks while they order it from the manufacturer. Some products are in stock and will ship immediately. You can call before placing an order and they will tell you if the product is in stock. Once the product leaves their office in NJ it will be shipped to your address via UPS Ground.
If you are looking for an expensive item this can be a nice way to save a few hundred dollars as long as you can wait for delivery! I saved $170 on a 7D kit and they had it in stock so shipping took a week instead of 2 days from Amazon.
The "catch" is shipping. Brainstorm Logistics doesn't stock every product in the mall so shipping takes 3-4 weeks while they order it from the manufacturer. Some products are in stock and will ship immediately. You can call before placing an order and they will tell you if the product is in stock. Once the product leaves their office in NJ it will be shipped to your address via UPS Ground.
If you are looking for an expensive item this can be a nice way to save a few hundred dollars as long as you can wait for delivery! I saved $170 on a 7D kit and they had it in stock so shipping took a week instead of 2 days from Amazon.