Now you have gotten me thinking about this flytoeat....

Does the COSTCO package contain one cert for 500 miles? or 5-100 mile certs? (Not as much clipping with a single 500 miler).

I am assuming this is the 5 pack for $6.99 deal you are referring to for this 'hobby' project.

Mile-wise.... So, 200 of these packs, at 500 miles each is the 100K miles.

Cost-wise.... $6.99 x 200 packs = $1398. (assuming no sales tax on food items).

So, 100K miles on AA for $1,398.00, (perhaps less any tax deductions allowable by law).

And if the 500 mile certs exists (vis a vis the 5-100 per pkg), the time to clip 200 certs and complete those certs, then mail them in certified mail or other trackable shipping system.


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The Costco NutriGrain Twists are packaged 4 boxes to a carton. Thus, 400 miles in a carton that costs $6.89. Each carton requires cutting out (4) 100 mile certificates. I purchased 250 cartons for $1722.50, thus 1.723 cents per mile before considering the charitable deduction.

I had heard of 500 mile cartons on this board but could not prove their existence anywhere.

Back to cutting out certificates. My goal is get them all done today. It will be a long day.

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Flt,

I would have loved to see the look on the checkout persons face when you showed up at the cash register with all those boxes.....unless of course that person is, "One of us". http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/biggrin.gif

Dan

flytoeat, I used a computer to print stickers that have all the information on them in the format and size needed for cereal coupons. I use full-page label paper (Avery 5165) and cut it apart with scissors after printing.

So far I've sent in about 150 of these, 84 of which (six cases) went to a local food bank. Never a problem getting them posted promptly and correctly!

Where are the resident grinches wailing, whining and teeth gnashing for this thread to be moved to 'SPAM'???? http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif

This one cracks me up. More power to all those FlyerTalkers with scissors. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/biggrin.gif

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~ Glen ~

Is it wise to send all the coupons together, or in several big groups? Don't put all your eggs, etc.

While not on the magnitude of flytoeat's recent purchase, I took advantage of a great offer at Sam's club today: They have been giving out coupons at the door during the month of February - the coupon which is valid today through Sunday is Buy One, Get One Free for the three pack box of NutriGrain Bars. These boxes have 300 miles per box.

Thus, spend $6.99 and receive 6 boxes, or 600 miles. Works out to 1.165 cents per miles. And that's before any tax deduction.

Was able to talk my wife into going back into the store so that we could each use two coupons - for a total of 2400 miles for $27.96. The back of the coupon says one coupon per transaction, so I don't think you can combine them - so you would have to keep getting on line again if you really wanted to rack up the miles.

So, i have to wonder.

I can't send in fewer than five, but if i have, say, 100, can i send all those in together?

I'd like to use tracked delivery, so i wonder.

Yes, gwendolynaoife, you can send in as many as you want at a time (so long as they are in multiples of 5). I've sent in 100 once before - sent them Priority Mail with a tracking number (and return receipt!). They don't speed up the process of crediting the miles based on how you send it (so there is no advantage to overnight mail) - but at least I felt comfortable that they had been received once I got the tracking confirmation.

I don't make copies or send certified mail. I do keep a list of dates mailed and amount. I've never had any problem with the envelope getting lost. I've even had them send back an extra certificate when I miss counted.

Remember that you can decrease the cost of these miles by paying for your Nutrigrain bars with your Delta SkyMiles AMEX. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif

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One's Citibank AAdvantage Visa may be more topical for AA miles. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/wink.gif

Can anyone point me to the specifics of this offer? The only info I find via searching is related to an offer that apparently expired on 1/3/01. That is what I found at the Kellogg's website as well. Any info would be very appreciated.

Paying by AMEX is a better choice.. If costco is considered a grocery store.. That makes it two miles a dollar...

Also think about this one.. I know Clickrewards gives you miles for every dollar donated. How about goods donated? Any offers there?

Today through the end of the week Costco is offering the Nurti-grain bars and the Twists as two for the price of one. It's supposed to be with the coupons they mailed out to members last month, but my store (and I assume all Costcos) is giving the deal to everyone. Unfortunately, the limit is one of each free per household. Still it's 1400 miles for $14.