Cheapest way for 10,500 CO points
Feb 11, 2005, 8:07 am
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Cheapest way for 10,500 CO points
Need 10,500 points in ten days. I have Hilton, DL, and other odd points. I may have to purchase some. Is there a way to move these, or if I apply for a CC, can I get these? Our family of four has various points, if there is a way to move points from one to the other. Thanks,
Feb 11, 2005, 8:14 am
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Chase World MC
10K for being accepted and 500 miles just for applying. Also, they have a promo where they will offer an extra 100% bonus for tickets bought with the card.
Feb 11, 2005, 8:20 am
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The problem may be the timing. I don't know if those CC points (as in the 10,000 points offered by Chase) will show up in 10 days. I believe they show up after the first paid billing cycle, which could probably be a month or two given the approval process, billing cycle and just general lags.
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Feb 11, 2005, 8:22 am
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For 7500 points almost instantly, call the OPSC and ask to purchase a Prestige Pack. It's about $120 and also includes PC passes and a couple of other things. If the FT search facility were working you could use that, but perhaps another FTer could post more details.
If you have an Amex you could transfer Amex MR points into CO 1:1 as well.
If you have an Amex you could transfer Amex MR points into CO 1:1 as well.
Feb 11, 2005, 8:57 am
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Originally Posted by xyzzy
For 7500 points almost instantly, call the OPSC and ask to purchase a Prestige Pack. It's about $120 and also includes PC passes and a couple of other things. If the FT search facility were working you could use that, but perhaps another FTer could post more details.
If you have an Amex you could transfer Amex MR points into CO 1:1 as well.
If you have an Amex you could transfer Amex MR points into CO 1:1 as well.
Bob
Feb 11, 2005, 8:58 am
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The Prestige Pack is your best bet for the bulk of those miles, as xyzzy mentioned. As for the rest, 10 days is a pretty short period of time for miles to transfer between programs. You can also buy miles from CO in blocks of 1,000 miles for $32 plus tax. So for around $215 (plus tax) you can get the 10,500 miles (7,500 from a Prestige Pack and 3,000 from the mileage purchase option). More details are on the CO website at http://www.continental.com/onepass/r...l/buymiles.asp.
Feb 11, 2005, 9:27 am
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Amex transfers are pretty fast and if done in the next day or so should be posted without a problem.
Feb 11, 2005, 11:23 am
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Originally Posted by xyzzy
Amex transfers are pretty fast and if done in the next day or so should be posted without a problem.
Feb 11, 2005, 11:29 am
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Amex miles post in real time....
Feb 11, 2005, 12:16 pm
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I would say that xyzzy prestige pack idea is good and quick as well as trying CO shopping partners,if you have time or just purchase them. You can also check the Mileage converter on the web flyer home page for all transfer options
Feb 11, 2005, 12:19 pm
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Has anyone tried sweet talking their way into two Prestige Packs at the same time? Although I doubt it would work, if you expained why you wanted to do it...