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ingy Aug 10, 2013 6:18 pm

Rumor Has It
 

Originally Posted by SkiAdcock (Post 21249434)
One seat. But there's probably a 2ndary reason for the # of posts - increase metrics. Didn't that happen before w/ this website by one of the principals? ;)

Cheers.

This is not a big financial loss. For the $28+-K they went down with the MegaDO, they covered that with the premium memberships they sold for $2K each. I feel bad for those folks that ponied up for the right to purchase a seat on an event that fell way short of a sell out. I wonder if they get anything back?

sbm12 Aug 11, 2013 9:26 am


Originally Posted by kokonutz (Post 21245501)
Aaaand now they are giving away seats in exchange for posts:

Just like they have for every other version of the event. Hardly news, really.

kokonutz Aug 11, 2013 7:09 pm


Originally Posted by sbm12 (Post 21252703)
Just like they have for every other version of the event. Hardly news, really.

Sure it is. Just like it's 'news' that the Ink Bold rocks <insert affiliate link> ;)


Originally Posted by SkiAdcock
One seat. But there's probably a 2ndary reason for the # of posts - increase metrics. Didn't that happen before w/ this website by one of the principals?

Cheers.

In fact, it was the subject of a lawsuit. :eek:

Jenbel Aug 21, 2013 2:11 pm

Oh it was all completely innocent of course :rolleyes:

kokonutz Aug 21, 2013 2:21 pm

Very little movement in the last couple weeks:

http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/x...psff37b8ae.png

1 sold in Tommy and 2 in E-.

But should even that slow pace keep up, it should be sold out by mid-October.

kokonutz Aug 24, 2013 11:15 am


If you've ever been on a Star MegaDO, wanted to go on one or maybe just be in the market for a new piece of luggage—this message is for you.

Rimowa (one of the leading luggage brands in the world) and the MegaDO have partnered up to bring you an exclusive piece of luggage. This custom Rimowa Salsa Deluxe Cabin bag features a matte black finish and a MegaDO logo, both exclusive to the MegaDO and not available anywhere else. AND even better for doing good—$200 of the purchase price is donated by Rimowa back to Milepoint Cares to help others. Milepoint Cares is the leading effort by road warriors/frequent flyers in charity support.

AND you can't buy it cheaper at eBags, Zappo's or Bloomingdale's.

This Rimowa Salsa Deluxe 21″ Cabin Multiwheel (spinner) is of particularly high quality made of extremely durable polycarbonate—tough enough for most any MegaDO road warrior. It is 21.7″ high, 15.7″ wide and 7.9″ deep which means it’s a “cabin” piece of luggage that is going to stay with you on the plane (even most RJ's!), not in cargo. It has 8 ball bearing wheels which means you can do tricks with it when waiting for your flight to board—that’s why they call these “spinners”. And, it’s got the latest TSA lock built in which means only one other person will see what you have in the luggage. And, its “stageless” telescopic handle can be adjusted to any height, so it doesn’t matter who is driving this thing. And finally, it has the retractable add-a-bag holder which means you can look like a pilot when attaching another piece of luggage to drag along.


SEE IT, BUY IT, FLY IT (CLICK HERE).
I don't even know what to say.

nsx Aug 24, 2013 11:24 am


Originally Posted by kokonutz (Post 21328590)
I don't even know what to say.

Mrs. Presky says "I'll take the bag."

znke252 Aug 24, 2013 11:28 am

It would be helpful if the events were arranged from a Fri. to Sun. timeline. As mentioned in a previous post, the wknd. seminars don't require taking time off for work (for most).

I'm still on the fence as to whether to sign up and just miss some of the Toronto events. It's also disappointing that non-us citizens have to stay on the plane for the AMARC tour, but I understand that this restriction is something that the organizers can't change.

kokonutz Aug 24, 2013 12:54 pm


Originally Posted by znke252 (Post 21328642)
It would be helpful if the events were arranged from a Fri. to Sun. timeline. As mentioned in a previous post, the wknd. seminars don't require taking time off for work (for most).

I'm still on the fence as to whether to sign up and just miss some of the Toronto events. It's also disappointing that non-us citizens have to stay on the plane for the AMARC tour, but I understand that this restriction is something that the organizers can't change.

Well, they can't blame you if when they return to the plane all the booze has been drunk, now can they!!? :D^

airbus320 Aug 24, 2013 1:59 pm


Originally Posted by kokonutz (Post 21328590)
I don't even know what to say.

How about ......this is an opportunity to buy a bag and make a charitable donation

airbus320 Aug 24, 2013 2:02 pm


Originally Posted by znke252 (Post 21328642)
It would be helpful if the events were arranged from a Fri. to Sun. timeline. As mentioned in a previous post, the wknd. seminars don't require taking time off for work (for most).

I'm still on the fence as to whether to sign up and just miss some of the Toronto events. It's also disappointing that non-us citizens have to stay on the plane for the AMARC tour, but I understand that this restriction is something that the organizers can't change.

The non us citizens don't have to remain on the aircraft. They have a tour of their own.

znke252 Aug 24, 2013 9:25 pm


Originally Posted by kokonutz (Post 21328937)
Well, they can't blame you if when they return to the plane all the booze has been drunk, now can they!!? :D^

Lucky for the other participants, I wouldn't be able to make a dent in the inventory.

znke252 Aug 24, 2013 9:26 pm


Originally Posted by airbus320 (Post 21329218)
The non us citizens don't have to remain on the aircraft. They have a tour of their own.

Thanks for the clarification.

kokonutz Aug 26, 2013 8:19 am


Originally Posted by airbus320 (Post 21329210)
How about ......this is an opportunity to buy a bag and make a charitable donation

Well, that is accurate, I suppose!

It's just a bit...odd...to get spam from Milepoint hawking luggage.

And if I were in the market for a new bag, I think I'd rather decide for myself what to do with the $200 rather than being required to 'donate' it to charity.

YMMV, of course.

oliver2002 Aug 26, 2013 9:05 am

The exact same bag retails for aprox 420$ in europe. By the LH Worldshop version and replace the LH logo with an icon of choice and you have the same bag with the option to donate the 200$ to your personal favourite charity.


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