35 points/$ eBags AAdvantage Mall
Oct 13, 2013, 4:44 pm
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35 points/$ eBags AAdvantage Mall
35 points/$ eBags AAdvantage Mall through October 14
Short term crazy high bonus on eBags purchases. If you were waiting to buy something on the site, now is a good holiday weekend to do it.
Short term crazy high bonus on eBags purchases. If you were waiting to buy something on the site, now is a good holiday weekend to do it.
Oct 13, 2013, 6:19 pm
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35 points/$ eBags AAdvantage Mall
Sadly it looks like everything on ebags is WAY overpriced compared to Amazon. I suppose at 35mi/$ that makes up for the difference, but t doesn't put it into the category of buying something I don't need...
Oct 13, 2013, 6:27 pm
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Agreed. Buy only what you were seriously thinking of buying anyway. I see 35 miles per dollar as ~50 cents per dollar, assuming a conservative 1.5 cents per AA mile. 50% off ain't a bad deal.
Oct 13, 2013, 6:28 pm
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Certain luggage brands (like Tumi, Briggs & Riley) are rarely discounted. Are there any brand restrictions on the 35 miles/$1 promotion? If not, then this is a great opportunity to buy some higher-end luggage.
Originally Posted by DC777Fan
Sadly it looks like everything on ebags is WAY overpriced compared to Amazon. I suppose at 35mi/$ that makes up for the difference, but t doesn't put it into the category of buying something I don't need...
Oct 13, 2013, 9:45 pm
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eBags.com 35x via AAdvantage eShopping
I believe this ends tomorrow, 10/14. eBags.com offering 35x when you get there via the AAdvantage eShopping portal.
Shop carefully as not everything is a deal at eBags! I spent $605 on a few pieces I was buying anyway, and will earn 21,780 AAdvantage miles (35x from eBags, 1x from Citi).
Shop carefully as not everything is a deal at eBags! I spent $605 on a few pieces I was buying anyway, and will earn 21,780 AAdvantage miles (35x from eBags, 1x from Citi).
Oct 13, 2013, 9:49 pm
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Probably unwisely, I bought something there a few weeks ago. Haven't used it yet.
Free return shipping, so I'm returning and reordering.
I say 'unwisely' because any store that can offer this type of bonus basically has to have a huge margin.
Free return shipping, so I'm returning and reordering.
I say 'unwisely' because any store that can offer this type of bonus basically has to have a huge margin.
Oct 13, 2013, 9:59 pm
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I bought a couple of these recently - checked price for comparison and ebags is $10 higher than Amazon and others. $10 for 4060 miles is not too bad, and not that ridiculous of a margin. http://www.ebags.com/product/high-si...-straps/221656
Oct 13, 2013, 10:18 pm
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Certain luggage brands (like Tumi, Briggs & Riley) are rarely discounted. Are there any brand restrictions on the 35 miles/$1 promotion? If not, then this is a great opportunity to buy some higher-end luggage.
Certain luggage brands (like Tumi, Briggs & Riley) are rarely discounted. Are there any brand restrictions on the 35 miles/$1 promotion? If not, then this is a great opportunity to buy some higher-end luggage.
Should be getting 14,200ish AA miles, 23.00 worth of ebags for future purchases and hopefully 5% rebate on my Discover card. No taxes or shipping.
The key is to know the product and the retail value somewhere else. Usually the brands you mentioned are the same price everywhere else. Here in FL we have a Tumi outlet but it has old merchandise and you have to pay taxes.
Took screenshot of everything !
(Rimowa is the only brand excluded)
Oct 14, 2013, 6:02 am
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Certain luggage brands (like Tumi, Briggs & Riley) are rarely discounted. Are there any brand restrictions on the 35 miles/$1 promotion? If not, then this is a great opportunity to buy some higher-end luggage.
Certain luggage brands (like Tumi, Briggs & Riley) are rarely discounted. Are there any brand restrictions on the 35 miles/$1 promotion? If not, then this is a great opportunity to buy some higher-end luggage.
Never used a B&R bag so can't comment there.
Re: the 35 cent per dollar spent on eBags..it CAN be worth it, if: (1) you have a specific redemption in mind, or need a top off, or can't apply for another Citi card
AND (2) you actually need (two) new Tumis!
Oct 14, 2013, 6:18 am
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I took advantage of this promotion to pick up a new Eagle Creek rolling duffel and a new JanSport daypack. I desperately hope the 35x points post, but if they don't at least I will have some quality luggage to show for my efforts (plus the regular FF miles I get from using my AAdvantage credit card).
Why are shopping portals so unreliable when it comes to posting points? It's a real disincentive to using them. Customers shouldn't need screenshots, etc., in order to get the points they've earned. The current portal should work reliably, or the airline/credit card program should jettison it in favor of another one which does.
Why are shopping portals so unreliable when it comes to posting points? It's a real disincentive to using them. Customers shouldn't need screenshots, etc., in order to get the points they've earned. The current portal should work reliably, or the airline/credit card program should jettison it in favor of another one which does.
Oct 14, 2013, 9:47 am
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Tumi isn't "rarely" discounted. It's discounted (at my last count) around 6 times per year, the past 2 years. Try gilt.com or ruelala.com. Also, if you're fortunate enough to live near a Tumi outlet, you'll find tons of product at 50% off or more.
Never used a B&R bag so can't comment there.
Re: the 35 cent per dollar spent on eBags..it CAN be worth it, if: (1) you have a specific redemption in mind, or need a top off, or can't apply for another Citi card AND (2) you actually need (two) new Tumis!
Thanks. I've occasionally seen Tumi discounted by 20% on selected styles. Have the sales you've seen been for the entire line?
Originally Posted by pricesquire
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Certain luggage brands (like Tumi, Briggs & Riley) are rarely discounted. Are there any brand restrictions on the 35 miles/$1 promotion? If not, then this is a great opportunity to buy some higher-end luggage.
Certain luggage brands (like Tumi, Briggs & Riley) are rarely discounted. Are there any brand restrictions on the 35 miles/$1 promotion? If not, then this is a great opportunity to buy some higher-end luggage.
Never used a B&R bag so can't comment there.
Re: the 35 cent per dollar spent on eBags..it CAN be worth it, if: (1) you have a specific redemption in mind, or need a top off, or can't apply for another Citi card
AND (2) you actually need (two) new Tumis!
Oct 14, 2013, 9:49 am
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I've been thinking of buying this Case Logic 14" Security Friendly Laptop Case on Amazon (and so have it "bookmarked" on my Wish List there), looked for it every which way at eBags (including browsing through all Case Logic as well as all Security Friendly), and it's simply not there at any price:http://www.amazon.com/Case-Logic-Sec.../dp/B007Z92RIW
Oct 14, 2013, 11:02 am
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I took advantage of this promotion to pick up a new Eagle Creek rolling duffel and a new JanSport daypack. I desperately hope the 35x points post, but if they don't at least I will have some quality luggage to show for my efforts (plus the regular FF miles I get from using my AAdvantage credit card).
Why are shopping portals so unreliable when it comes to posting points? It's a real disincentive to using them. Customers shouldn't need screenshots, etc., in order to get the points they've earned. The current portal should work reliably, or the airline/credit card program should jettison it in favor of another one which does.
Why are shopping portals so unreliable when it comes to posting points? It's a real disincentive to using them. Customers shouldn't need screenshots, etc., in order to get the points they've earned. The current portal should work reliably, or the airline/credit card program should jettison it in favor of another one which does.
