Simon mall gift card(2014-2015)
Aug 22, 2015, 4:34 pm
#1668
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 647
or 1 point for .078 Cents
Aug 22, 2015, 4:35 pm
#1669
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 3,688
If you are MSing at OS store with VGC then your cpp is typically $0.007 vs. SM is $0.0079ccp, not a whole lot difference. Biggest difference is OS stores you must use an Ink card therefore limiting your potential point transfer options, SM allows you to use whatever card you want to accumulate whatever points you want.
Last edited by Mamibear; Aug 22, 2015 at 4:48 pm
Aug 22, 2015, 5:00 pm
#1670
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 348
I think the confusion lies in the interpretation of the results. $3.95 does equal 395 cents. So 395 cents divided by 500 points = .79 of 1 cent
.79 of 1 cent equals .0079 cents. Therefore, cost per point is .0079 cents as pointed out by Mamibear.
.79 of 1 cent equals .0079 cents. Therefore, cost per point is .0079 cents as pointed out by Mamibear.
Aug 22, 2015, 5:50 pm
#1671
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Madison, WI, USA
Posts: 14,162
Aug 22, 2015, 7:48 pm
#1674
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: SJC
Programs: AA, AS, Marriott
Posts: 6,060
Sounds like another case of Verizon math. (.02 dollars versus .02 cents)
Aug 22, 2015, 7:55 pm
#1675
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 132
Go full $2k or consider even going the max $10k if you are comfortable with filling out the form. You want to maximize your time MSing which involves getting the highest amount possible (again, amount you are comfortable with) I disagree that it matters if the CSR recognizes you or not. I'm always running into new CSRs across DFW and they never bat an eye on $10k/$20k purchases. If you get a fraud warning, just step aside and call the fraud desk to clear up. CSRs are more likely to remember you negatively if your card gets denied and then you walk away, because they then have to destroy the cards.
I agree with this post. Part of the benefit of MSing is maximizing your ROI which includes time and gas. I have found most CSRs to be very friendly and have had long discussions with them. Many know what you are doing and don't really care as long as you aren't affecting their jobs (i.e. committing fraud). If they are smart, they are probably asking how to do it 
I told the friendly CSR I would be doing more of the same and would I have to go through all this each time. He said now that he knows me, he could get phone approval. So 10k next time?
Also, I was dismayed that my SMGC would not work at 2 Walmarts to get MO, even though I set PINs. I went to a local grocery store and they worked. Went that route since my perm. BB card has not yet arrived.
Aug 22, 2015, 9:29 pm
#1676
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: DFW,Texas
Programs: Southwest-Companion Pass, Hilton - Gold, Hyatt - Diamond
Posts: 95
Aug 22, 2015, 9:51 pm
#1677
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: S Cal
Programs: AA Lifetime Plat, United Silver, Marriott Plat, IHG Plat
Posts: 1,142
I suppose a lot of people are not math whizzes. Paul's statement is true. If you do the math at dollars per point, the cost is .0079 dollars per point. If you wish to caculate in cents per point, move the decimal point by 2 places, and now you get .79 cents per point.
And yes I agree that I forgot the additional 4 points we earn on the 3.95 fee. To fix the math, it should be 395 cents divided by 504 = about .78 cents per point.
If I could get points at .0079 cents per point, I would visit Simon every single day. Alas, I cannot get such a great rate.
Even for those who are math challenged, I love you all because I learn a ton from all of you on FT about earning miles and points.
And yes I agree that I forgot the additional 4 points we earn on the 3.95 fee. To fix the math, it should be 395 cents divided by 504 = about .78 cents per point.
If I could get points at .0079 cents per point, I would visit Simon every single day. Alas, I cannot get such a great rate.
Even for those who are math challenged, I love you all because I learn a ton from all of you on FT about earning miles and points.
Last edited by GetawaysRus; Aug 22, 2015 at 9:58 pm
Aug 22, 2015, 10:10 pm
#1678
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: S Cal
Programs: AA Lifetime Plat, United Silver, Marriott Plat, IHG Plat
Posts: 1,142
.79 of 1 cent equals .79 cent
If we switch instead to percentages, 0.79% of 1 cent = .0079 x 1 cent = .0079 cents
You only need to move the decimal point 2 places to the left when you're dealing in percentages.
Anyway, time to move on.
Aug 22, 2015, 11:32 pm
#1679
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 827
Math is not easy. Let's try this again.
.79 of 1 cent equals .79 cent
If we switch instead to percentages, 0.79% of 1 cent = .0079 x 1 cent = .0079 cents
You only need to move the decimal point 2 places to the left when you're dealing in percentages.
Anyway, time to move on.
.79 of 1 cent equals .79 cent
If we switch instead to percentages, 0.79% of 1 cent = .0079 x 1 cent = .0079 cents
You only need to move the decimal point 2 places to the left when you're dealing in percentages.
Anyway, time to move on.
Aug 23, 2015, 12:10 am
#1680
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 1,112
I vaguely remember the Verizon mess up with decimals, but can someone refresh my memory?
Also, that comment above about percentages angered me. Percent means per cent, as in one for every hundred. That means it applies to cents, one hundredth of a dollar, because they are per cent. Saying that you only need to move the decimal over when dealing with percent is extremely redundant because yes, cents are percent.
Also, that comment above about percentages angered me. Percent means per cent, as in one for every hundred. That means it applies to cents, one hundredth of a dollar, because they are per cent. Saying that you only need to move the decimal over when dealing with percent is extremely redundant because yes, cents are percent.