Buying Apple and getting points [includes hardware and iTunes]
Sep 18, 2012, 1:36 am
#31
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 211
I bought mine through United Mileage Plus Shopping, which did *not* have any exclusions at the time I bought it, and I have the screen shots to prove it. Of course, it does now. Lets see if I win the inevitable battle on this one.
Sep 18, 2012, 10:46 am
#32
formerly known as daveland
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: NY, NY, USA
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Marriott LTP, Delta Platinum, Hilton Honors Diamond, Wyndham Diamond
Posts: 2,969
I disagree sooooo strongly with this. I've had a few instances of issues in that time with Amex easily covering it.
Sep 18, 2012, 2:31 pm
#34
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: sjc sfo
Programs: A little bit of miles and points scattered everywhere
Posts: 360
if you use Hilton AMEX you receive 6 points per dollar with Telecom/Cellular spend.
Off topic, but I was looking at the new Razr M and I note Wirefly and LetsTalk have some interesting portal points/cash back. For instance United Mall states 1600 miles flat for phone purchase with plan at Wirefly. No points for accessories purchases. I don't believe either of those retailers though sell the iphone.
Off topic, but I was looking at the new Razr M and I note Wirefly and LetsTalk have some interesting portal points/cash back. For instance United Mall states 1600 miles flat for phone purchase with plan at Wirefly. No points for accessories purchases. I don't believe either of those retailers though sell the iphone.
Sep 18, 2012, 2:54 pm
#35
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Phoenix area
Programs: AA, SWA, most hotel programs
Posts: 356
Does anyone know of any Verizon cell phone contract signup deals for points or miles? I think AA used to have one but doesn't seem to now. The only thing I've found through shopping portals is points on purchasing the actual phone not contract signups.
Sep 18, 2012, 2:56 pm
#36
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 699
if you use Hilton AMEX you receive 6 points per dollar with Telecom/Cellular spend.
Off topic, but I was looking at the new Razr M and I note Wirefly and LetsTalk have some interesting portal points/cash back. For instance United Mall states 1600 miles flat for phone purchase with plan at Wirefly. No points for accessories purchases. I don't believe either of those retailers though sell the iphone.
Off topic, but I was looking at the new Razr M and I note Wirefly and LetsTalk have some interesting portal points/cash back. For instance United Mall states 1600 miles flat for phone purchase with plan at Wirefly. No points for accessories purchases. I don't believe either of those retailers though sell the iphone.
Sep 19, 2012, 10:00 am
#37
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 13
Anyone have advice on how to upgrade to the iPhone5 from an older model, while keeping the same number AND getting the most points possible.
I have the Ink card, so my thought is to call up AT&T, order the phone through them, pay with Ink, and have them ship me a phone which I can then activate and keep the same number.
Any thoughts?
I have the Ink card, so my thought is to call up AT&T, order the phone through them, pay with Ink, and have them ship me a phone which I can then activate and keep the same number.
Any thoughts?
Sep 19, 2012, 7:01 pm
#38
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Brooklyn
Programs: AMEX Plat, AAdvantage Gold, UA, SPG Gold, HHonors Gold
Posts: 963
Anyone have advice on how to upgrade to the iPhone5 from an older model, while keeping the same number AND getting the most points possible.
I have the Ink card, so my thought is to call up AT&T, order the phone through them, pay with Ink, and have them ship me a phone which I can then activate and keep the same number.
Any thoughts?
I have the Ink card, so my thought is to call up AT&T, order the phone through them, pay with Ink, and have them ship me a phone which I can then activate and keep the same number.
Any thoughts?
Nov 5, 2012, 10:51 pm
#39
Join Date: Sep 2005
Programs: Northwest, United
Posts: 3,256
Any extra bonus for Apple hardware?
Mrs nwflyboy is clearly hinting that she wants Santa to bring her an iPad for being such a good girl all year and churning credit cards whenever her dear husband suggested doing so would be a good thing to do.
So before I whip out my stack of credit cards, I figured I would be remiss if I didn't investigate what options I had to optimize the purchase.
What are the best ways to leverage this purchase? I don't suppose they sell iPads at Office Depot, do they?...
Thanks!
So before I whip out my stack of credit cards, I figured I would be remiss if I didn't investigate what options I had to optimize the purchase.
What are the best ways to leverage this purchase? I don't suppose they sell iPads at Office Depot, do they?...
Thanks!
Nov 6, 2012, 2:40 am
#40
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Minneapolis
Programs: Delta Plat Kool-Aid Drinker, Hyatt Diamond, SPG GM, Marriott GM, Hilton GM, and Priority Club GM
Posts: 1,184
I would try your best to use AMEX when buying for the extended warranty. In the past years Apple increased there x on chase UR during the holidays so I would be hold off a few weeks at least.
Nov 6, 2012, 9:53 am
#42
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 4,431
I heard Apple was 10x for 1 day (Black Friday) last year, don't know if this was true. Was it increased on any other days?
Nov 6, 2012, 11:06 am
#44
Used to be garyjr316
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: LAX or SBA
Programs: AAdvantage, MileagePlus, Gold Passport, Hilton HHonors, Marriott
Posts: 800
Mrs nwflyboy is clearly hinting that she wants Santa to bring her an iPad for being such a good girl all year and churning credit cards whenever her dear husband suggested doing so would be a good thing to do.
So before I whip out my stack of credit cards, I figured I would be remiss if I didn't investigate what options I had to optimize the purchase.
What are the best ways to leverage this purchase? I don't suppose they sell iPads at Office Depot, do they?...
Thanks!
So before I whip out my stack of credit cards, I figured I would be remiss if I didn't investigate what options I had to optimize the purchase.
What are the best ways to leverage this purchase? I don't suppose they sell iPads at Office Depot, do they?...
Thanks!
Nov 8, 2012, 8:15 pm
#45
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Texas
Programs: HHonorsDiamond
Posts: 665
Any extra bonus for Apple hardware?
I made a decision to ignore bonuses when it comes to expensive electronics and only use my am ex due to extended warranty. It paid off big time the other day. My HP laptop bit the dust 2 days after the warranty ended. Thank goodness I bought it on my Starwood am ex. After filing the claim they couldn't fix it so they gave me my full purchase price back! Within days I had an $800 credit on my card.
So in the last month we have purchased some items at best buy. As much as I wanted to use my Freedom for the 5% bonus I went with Am Ex to get the extended warranty!
So in the last month we have purchased some items at best buy. As much as I wanted to use my Freedom for the 5% bonus I went with Am Ex to get the extended warranty!