Ebags.com strategy to maximize points earning?
Jul 28, 2014 | 11:30 am
#1
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Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 108
Ebags.com strategy to maximize points earning?
I digged some threads on portals and AA has had upto 35 points/$ in the past. Apparently the highest one right now is UR with 15 points/$.
My question is, what strategy do people normally employ when shopping for bags. I need to buy a couple of hand-carries. Should I just skip portals and buy physically from a store like Ross, Kohl's etc. or are portals still worth it? Are there any coupons available and if so, can I combine the portals with those coupons?
Any help would be appreciated.
My question is, what strategy do people normally employ when shopping for bags. I need to buy a couple of hand-carries. Should I just skip portals and buy physically from a store like Ross, Kohl's etc. or are portals still worth it? Are there any coupons available and if so, can I combine the portals with those coupons?
Any help would be appreciated.
Jul 28, 2014 | 12:18 pm
#3
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Bay Area, Ca
Posts: 546
Ebags is usually a real good deal... I don't think you can combine the 15/$ UR with other coupons. Just ordered three bags yesterday and annadditional coupon wiped out the UR deal (which shows as a code on the site). No tax, and free shipping with a low min purchase. Free returns as well. I'll be returning 2 of the 3 I ordered after I compare them. Additionally, I noticed that when I returned a bag to Ebags in the past, they did not claw back the UR points I got for the purchase...
Jul 28, 2014 | 12:48 pm
#4
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Join Date: Jul 2014
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Ebags is usually a real good deal... I don't think you can combine the 15/$ UR with other coupons. Just ordered three bags yesterday and annadditional coupon wiped out the UR deal (which shows as a code on the site). No tax, and free shipping with a low min purchase. Free returns as well. I'll be returning 2 of the 3 I ordered after I compare them. Additionally, I noticed that when I returned a bag to Ebags in the past, they did not claw back the UR points I got for the purchase...
1) UR site has a 10% off coupon for JC Penny
2) You will get 10 points/$
3) Use Amex offers for you ($10 off $50)
4) Search an e-gift card for JC Penny on giftcardgranny. You can easily get on 20% discount.
You can combine all of the above. Am I missing something here?
Aug 7, 2014 | 10:48 am
#7
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: NYC, SFO
Programs: AA Platinum, UA Gold, Alaska MVP Gold, Hyatt Diamond, Hilton Diamond, SPG Gold, CC Gld, Marriott Gld
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Buy multiple Ebags $50 GC each using an Amex card enrolled in the $10 off $50 offer. Then live chat ebags to have them combine the GC to use on a single order (you cannot apply multiple GCs to a single order).
When you decide to use the GC, go through UR for 15x. This should apply to amounts paid with GC.
Make sure you clear the coupon code box.
When you decide to use the GC, go through UR for 15x. This should apply to amounts paid with GC.
Make sure you clear the coupon code box.
Sep 25, 2014 | 10:51 am
#8
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 292
Honestly I just prefer to save $ on luggage using Gilt. Just bought a $400 Tumi duffle not on sale anywhere else (incl. ebags) with a 20% off promo code for less than $200. Even with a 17x multiplier, I don't think it's worth paying full price on eBags unless there is a stacked discount+amex sync+promo code+portal that pays you using another promo code.
Oct 17, 2014 | 12:11 pm
#9
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 1
Ebags at 18 miles/$ on United MileagePlus Shopping today only
Ebags is currently at 18 miles per $ on the United MileagePlus shopping portal. This is the best miles per $ I have seen for Ebags on United. Plus they have a $20 off $100 offer running. I am going to do a little early Christmas Shopping.
Oct 20, 2014 | 11:42 am
#10
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Location: DTW, but drive to/from YYZ/ORD
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I went ALL IN for 35 points/$. Looked at every "luxury" handbag on ebags, I found only around 10 (bought multiples of each) that were cheaper than on amazon, thus able to get good cpm. They also have their own rewards program, I think 5% , got two more bags from that.
Oct 27, 2014 | 10:55 am
#11
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 1,331
Would you be able to share that 20% GILT coupon code? Thanks.
Honestly I just prefer to save $ on luggage using Gilt. Just bought a $400 Tumi duffle not on sale anywhere else (incl. ebags) with a 20% off promo code for less than $200. Even with a 17x multiplier, I don't think it's worth paying full price on eBags unless there is a stacked discount+amex sync+promo code+portal that pays you using another promo code.
Dec 12, 2014 | 9:45 pm
#12
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It's been two weeks since my ebags purchase and still no points via UA shopping mall...should I be worried yet?
Dec 13, 2014 | 2:15 pm
#13
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: OAK/SFO
Programs: UA, AA peon
Posts: 152
I have occasionally had trouble getting them to use the bonus rate that was advertised at the time of purchase, though. Consider taking a screen shot before you leave the mall in case you need to show them later (I haven't remembered to do that, so I don't know how hard it is to convince them, though).
Dec 14, 2014 | 9:59 pm
#14
Join Date: Jan 2010
Programs: AA EXP, SPG Platinum
Posts: 133
I found the selection and prices to be pretty excellent on ebags. The good navigation and filters makes me question the need to go to a physical store and pay sales tax. Definitely hunt around for a few additional promo codes too and stack them on the portal rewards.