The Points Guy: We never accept free flights [merged TPG discussions]
Oct 11, 2015, 10:06 am
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Oct 11, 2015, 10:19 am
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Crazy, I finally am able to pronounce ikvliegveel, and they change the name. I believe that is correct.
Oct 11, 2015, 11:33 am
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I'm surprised no one has mentioned that on the "Looking to be a writer at TPG" page, the "interns" in the background look high school age.
In addition, notice the same article mentions TPG's office is in a high rise in NYC. That means he is bringing in some serious bank (as we all know a cardboard box in NYC will run you $1,000 a night =p) to afford that kind of rent, which also explains how Kelly affords to fly first class for "free" every week.
Of course, there is serious money in affiliate marketing and advertising if one plays their cards right.
-LPDAL
In addition, notice the same article mentions TPG's office is in a high rise in NYC. That means he is bringing in some serious bank (as we all know a cardboard box in NYC will run you $1,000 a night =p) to afford that kind of rent, which also explains how Kelly affords to fly first class for "free" every week.
Of course, there is serious money in affiliate marketing and advertising if one plays their cards right.
-LPDAL
Oct 11, 2015, 1:01 pm
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In addition, notice the same article mentions TPG's office is in a high rise in NYC. That means he is bringing in some serious bank (as we all know a cardboard box in NYC will run you $1,000 a night =p) to afford that kind of rent, which also explains how Kelly affords to fly first class for "free" every week.
Oct 11, 2015, 1:42 pm
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Oct 11, 2015, 2:57 pm
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In addition, redemptions tend to be less complicated when just redeeming one ticket for one person and have a "flexible" schedule. In most instances, of course.
Heck, my son just turned 18 and he applied and got approved for an AA Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World MasterCard®. It's not one of the best new card bonuses but only wanted to apply for one with a low spend ($1000, 3 months).
New Customer BonusEarn 30,000 American Airlines AAdvantage bonus miles after spending $1,000 in purchases within the first 3 months of cardmembership.
Also started my daughter (20) off this year in April. So far, she's applied for and gotten approvals for a Delta Platinum AMEX (that had a useful MQM bonus and RDM bonus), Chase Sapphire and Citi Prestige. All in her name personally. Spend wasn't as much of an issue, since she was able to pay her "Sorority housing bill" with the Chase and Citi (and no fee for using her credit card for paying the bills). Smart kid.
Above are just examples of college kids, with minimal employment.
Oct 11, 2015, 4:19 pm
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Over the last 5+ years it was possible to churn through quite a few credit card promotions over and over. Considering if one opened 4+ new cards a quarter you could have easily amassed a "fortune" in miles. Not to mention charging business expenses on a mileage/points accumulating card.
In addition, redemptions tend to be less complicated when just redeeming one ticket for one person and have a "flexible" schedule. In most instances, of course.
Heck, my son just turned 18 and he applied and got approved for an AA Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World MasterCard®. It's not one of the best new card bonuses but only wanted to apply for one with a low spend ($1000, 3 months).
It's his first "solo" credit card that is not one of ours.
Also started my daughter (20) off this year in April. So far, she's applied for and gotten approvals for a Delta Platinum AMEX (that had a useful MQM bonus and RDM bonus), Chase Sapphire and Citi Prestige. All in her name personally. Spend wasn't as much of an issue, since she was able to pay her "Sorority housing bill" with the Chase and Citi (and no fee for using her credit card for paying the bills). Smart kid.
Above are just examples of college kids, with minimal employment.
In addition, redemptions tend to be less complicated when just redeeming one ticket for one person and have a "flexible" schedule. In most instances, of course.
Heck, my son just turned 18 and he applied and got approved for an AA Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World MasterCard®. It's not one of the best new card bonuses but only wanted to apply for one with a low spend ($1000, 3 months).
It's his first "solo" credit card that is not one of ours.
Also started my daughter (20) off this year in April. So far, she's applied for and gotten approvals for a Delta Platinum AMEX (that had a useful MQM bonus and RDM bonus), Chase Sapphire and Citi Prestige. All in her name personally. Spend wasn't as much of an issue, since she was able to pay her "Sorority housing bill" with the Chase and Citi (and no fee for using her credit card for paying the bills). Smart kid.
Above are just examples of college kids, with minimal employment.
-LPDAL
Oct 11, 2015, 5:12 pm
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buying gift cards costs dollars, if not free
presumably marriott does not give points away to same degree as others (credit card/selling/bonus/etc) while requiring a lot. RC awards went up once they started allowing earning at RC. (always had awards.)
presumably marriott does not give points away to same degree as others (credit card/selling/bonus/etc) while requiring a lot. RC awards went up once they started allowing earning at RC. (always had awards.)
Oct 12, 2015, 1:45 am
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I scored 286,000 Marriott points off of 140k Ritz Carlton bonus for wife and I. Pretty much giving them away
Oct 12, 2015, 2:31 am
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What throws me a little about TPG is that I write 3 articles a day, 7 days a week, with no staff (plus handle over 100 emails) but he needs a huge team to produce 5 articles a day.
Oct 12, 2015, 8:57 am
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In fact, if you read the Vice article again, you'll notice that Kelly is quoted as trying to appear on the same level as international celebrities such as Channing Tatum or Angelina Jolie in terms of popularity, which really isn't the case.
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Oct 12, 2015, 11:16 am
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To be fair to Brian, I am also nosying around the new WeWork in London as a potential base so I won't knock him for that. I haven't yet seen a woman under 30 whilst working out of Regus for 3 years and it isn't good for my mental health :-)
Oct 12, 2015, 12:11 pm
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I'm rather fortunate, as I have a separate office (and guest loft) that is rather private and quite functional. Also has a roof deck and views of planes approaching Schiphol on certain days.