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Old Feb 17, 2013, 12:41 am
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Originally Posted by samdori
Just signed up 3 times through AA, UA, and US using different emails and separate browsers. I used the same card every time, the $25 amex gift card I just received. Now I can use up the rest of the balance and not worry about canceling the suscriptions.
I'd be careful. They may bill you if they continue to allow your account access. That may lead them to "turn you over to collections." Obviously they don't have your SSN, but there's a real PITA factor to consider here if you start getting calls...
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Old Feb 17, 2013, 2:59 am
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Just signed up, might have to get the wife in on this too
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Old Feb 17, 2013, 6:10 am
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thanks!
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Old Feb 17, 2013, 7:58 am
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Originally Posted by DC777Fan
I'd be careful. They may bill you if they continue to allow your account access. That may lead them to "turn you over to collections." Obviously they don't have your SSN, but there's a real PITA factor to consider here if you start getting calls...
I don't think I gave them my phone number but still a good point, since they have my address. Thanks
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Old Feb 17, 2013, 8:05 am
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Originally Posted by 84fiero
Also on the WN shopping portal, for 1500. Probably something similar on most of the usual shopping sites.
I only saw 1,300 pts on the WN portal this morning. I bought in.
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Old Feb 17, 2013, 8:22 am
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stupid question:
do i have to pay with sw card, or i can pay with other card in order to get points? my sw card is still in mail.
i do not want to miss this oportuniti (i am working towards comp. pass.)
thank you
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Old Feb 17, 2013, 8:23 am
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You can pay with any card once you go through the portal. Of course, you'll miss out on the 1 pt for the $1 spent on your SW card.
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Old Feb 17, 2013, 8:39 am
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The order page says "your credit card or PayPal account will be charged in advance of each billing period unless canceled." (bolding mine)

Does anyone know how far in advance they bill?
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Old Feb 17, 2013, 9:03 am
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Not very far in advance, and in reality probably on the first day of that billing cycle.
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Old Feb 17, 2013, 10:31 am
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Great find OP, I actually wanted a subscription anyways!
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Old Feb 17, 2013, 10:44 am
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Originally Posted by samdori
Just signed up 3 times through AA, UA, and US using different emails and separate browsers. I used the same card every time, the $25 amex gift card I just received. Now I can use up the rest of the balance and not worry about canceling the suscriptions.
Good strategy. But I only got UA and US, but did not find the AA link. Help!
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Old Feb 17, 2013, 10:48 am
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In on this. Thanks for the post. Just have to remember to cancel right before 4 weeks.
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Old Feb 17, 2013, 11:25 am
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Originally Posted by eSurfer
Good strategy. But I only got UA and US, but did not find the AA link. Help!
Go to the shopping portal and type in The New York Times in the search box
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Old Feb 17, 2013, 12:07 pm
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Originally Posted by msc75
OP says he got the miles despite cancelling after two weeks. Worst case scenario, they take back the miles and you've lost a whole 99 cents.

Thanks OP!
my question is whether NYTimes or MPMall might do a clawback if they do a system check of cancellation, and pull the miles back... anyone cancel and safely beyond the 120+ day mark?

Also, it appears to me accounts can be cancelled online...
https://myaccount.nytimes.com/member...myaccount.html

Directly link "https://myaccount.nytimes.com/mem/cancel.html?id=######" -- where ##### is your subscription account number
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Old Feb 17, 2013, 1:42 pm
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I'm just curious if this is going to be another Cartera cluster duck.

But thanks OP. I am going to throw my hat in the ring with one each for UA, US and AA
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