I agree. It doesn't seem right for Ingy to be blamed because the material he posts could be misused by others. His post cautioned people to use it sparingly; I don't intend to use the Costco or Kiva techniques, but censoring such things isn't helpful either.

"If men were angels, no government would be necessary"

I strongly disagree with posting the idea to purchase Costco gift with the intent to return them for cash. I also disagreed with the related system of purchasing diamond rings with the intent to return for cash.

Costco provides amazing customer service, and should not be taken advantage for it. The disappointing part is that because of the abuse of the Costco return policy there will likely be some non-abusing Costco customers that receive a lower level of service.

In general, yeah it's over for airline cards for a while. You can still get in on the Citi cards for a few more weeks and amex if you're really lucky.

I find it a nice respite; I've been spending far too many hours on the phone with credit card companies arguing for the past 4 months. Will be nice to have some peace.

Plus I've been concentrating on hotel cards and "general bonus" cards vs airline cards, and I've finally started to put in place my long-term ongoing credit card strategy (which involves Delta Reserve cards, Captial One cash cards, and the Citi Exec MC).

I welcome the change of pace; but that might be because I live in china and calling CSR is a major PITA.

Try taking care of yourself rookie and I'll ask you the same question I asked the other guy: what have YOU personally contributed to the forums? we certainly have developed a ton of people on this forum, mostly newbies it seems, that like to throw stones without much of a contribution. Maybe that's because that's all they have to offer: criticism of others? Huh

BTW this example is exactly the same as the Mint deal. Buying something and returning it for the free points. One I chose to do. The other I didn't.

And the next time you try to speak for someone else don't bother. It makes you look foolish.

"Never get in a fight with an ________. They just drag you down to their level and beat you with experience"

As my positive contribution to this thread, I can assure you there is at least one more promo coming.

good post/point

All good things will eventually come to an end.
And some of the comments are worries about deals being shut down quickly.
Well, I rather have bloggers spread the words about new deals for everyone to participate rather than a few inner circles benefiting for a long time.

Thank you for bringing this up.

I just applied for the card and look forward to 6 months of high dollar spend and then using it for "3% cashback" travel spend after that 6 month 5% period is over.

I assume there is no cap on the eligible spend?

Oh PLEASE.

It's not like you run your website to make a contribution to the frequent flier community.

You run your website TO GENERATE AFFILIATE COMMISSIONS FOR YOURSELF, not for the good of the general public.

Yes the end is at hand!!! But....repent of your frequent flyer sins and gift all of your miles to 84fiero and you will be saved!!!:D

While it's fun to conjecture, I don't think any of us here can answer that question with 100% certainty (unless someone works for a bank's CC marketing department perhaps!)

Maybe there will be an avalanche of new big offers, maybe nothing more will pop up. I don't worry about it. Heck, none of us really knows for sure what tomorrow itself will bring for life in general. Just be flexible and a bit creative, to maximize the benefit from whatever does come about.

Perhaps in 10 or 20 years it won't be CC bonuses but something else entirely that we focus on to feed our wanderlust.

I'm so glad I took you off my ignore list for a minute to answer and question you once again. My guess is we have another insecure young caucasian male, that has no purpose or direction in life trying to puff himself up by criticizing and questioning others instead of looking at what contributions he can add to the community.

I spent 3 plus years writing my blog helping others before an affilate link ever was even available to me. I answer 50 to 75 emails each and every day from readers interested in learning or sharing the information they have with others in the community. Myself and dozens of others put on the Chicago Seminars to help spread the word and to help this community. And you; what have you done?

What have you done to help this community other than help breed the negativity and contempt now becoming so troublesome in a community of truly giving and happy people?

My Daddy once told me: "Winners laugh and tell jokes, while losers Pi$$ and moan"

And Mom: "If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all"

And my Bride told me: "Don't feed the seagulls"

They were right. Back on my ignore list you go. The first and only one to make it there in my 10+ years of this board.

I've closed this thread, because like many threads it's been ruined by a few people who insist on personally attacking each other.