Elite Maximizer Bargain?
Jan 1, 2012 | 2:56 pm
#1
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Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Chicago, IL
Programs: UA 1K / 1MM; AA EXP; SPG Plat
Posts: 143
Elite Maximizer Bargain?
We all know that the elite maximizer topped out on Dec 31 (as market forces suggest it should have done) ... so, logically, the maximizer rate should be at an annual low today, right?
So ...
1) Anyone actually bought the maximizer today, and if so, what was the rate?
2) If not today, when? Any guess from the amateur economists out there as to the day of the year when the rate is likely at its lowest?
So ...
1) Anyone actually bought the maximizer today, and if so, what was the rate?
2) If not today, when? Any guess from the amateur economists out there as to the day of the year when the rate is likely at its lowest?
Jan 1, 2012 | 2:57 pm
#2
Join Date: Jan 2009
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I looked today (clicking through the offer on a confirmed reservation) and was offered $730 for 3650 miles (20 cpm). Don't think they've reset the numbers yet.
Jan 1, 2012 | 3:04 pm
#3
Join Date: May 2001
Location: RDU
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I click award accelerator and only get an offer for RDMs.
Jan 1, 2012 | 3:06 pm
#4
Join Date: Dec 2004
Programs: UA-1K, MM, Hilton-Diamond, Marriott-Titanium
Posts: 4,497
I have found that the closer to departure date (except the last few weeks of the year) the less the purchase price was. I did see some this year that were way less then at the end of the year. It seems like its a case by case thing!
Jan 1, 2012 | 3:07 pm
#5
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Yes -- only avail on CO site - don't know if it works for a code-share bought on CO site -- but it is available for CO metal bought on CO site ... it's NOT something UA ever implemented for it's own flights.
Jan 1, 2012 | 3:16 pm
#6
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Houston
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I had the offer on an award ticket that was only on South African in October.
Jan 1, 2012 | 4:01 pm
#7
Join Date: Jan 2009
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Jan 1, 2012 | 4:16 pm
#8
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Los Angeles
Programs: UA 1P, CO Gold Elite
Posts: 47
$300 for RDM and $2000 for 10000 EQM as of today in my reservation.
Was $3000 near EOY.
Was $3000 near EOY.
Jan 1, 2012 | 4:48 pm
#9
Join Date: Apr 2003
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We will see what 2012 brings.SunLover
Jan 1, 2012 | 6:06 pm
#10
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: LAS
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Posts: 38
It seems to be getting worse not better.
1,837 miles for $424.00
or
3,764 miles for $846.00 - 22.9 cents per mile.
1,837 miles for $424.00
or
3,764 miles for $846.00 - 22.9 cents per mile.
Jan 1, 2012 | 7:21 pm
#11
Join Date: May 2006
Location: EWR
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I think the same lagged effect happened in the beginning of Jan 2011. Check back in a few days. I'll bet the price goes down significantly.
Jan 2, 2012 | 10:17 am
#12
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: WAS
Programs: BA Gold, HH
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checked today for a flight i have on Wed. the rate was ~23cpm.
$221 for 7354 miles plus $1471 for the elite maximizer
was hoping the cost had been reset from the year end $$. will keep checking back until i officially check in.
$221 for 7354 miles plus $1471 for the elite maximizer
was hoping the cost had been reset from the year end $$. will keep checking back until i officially check in.
Jan 2, 2012 | 10:29 am
#13
Join Date: May 1999
Location: Central New Jersey
Programs: UA-Platimum 2 MM, HH-Gold, MR-Lifetime Gold, Hyatt-Discoverist
Posts: 6,238
23 Cents a mile-- Not a bargain!
I have a flight to FLL at the end of this month and was waiting till the new year to add some elite maximizer miles. Checking today I was offered 4,292 miles for the 'bargain' price of $988!! YIKES. I hope it comes down, as I'd like to add a bit of padding towards my 2013 elite status at a more resonable rate.
I have a flight to FLL at the end of this month and was waiting till the new year to add some elite maximizer miles. Checking today I was offered 4,292 miles for the 'bargain' price of $988!! YIKES. I hope it comes down, as I'd like to add a bit of padding towards my 2013 elite status at a more resonable rate.
Jan 2, 2012 | 2:58 pm
#14
Join Date: Nov 2007
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I saw 22.5 and 23 cents for the trips I have ticketed, when I checked today. (max RDM + EQM)
I'll wait and check again later.
I'll wait and check again later.
Jan 2, 2012 | 4:04 pm
#15
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