View Poll Results: Which describes you?
I "hoard" my miles and points for later day use.
149
70.62%
I "use" my miles and points for instant gratification.
62
29.38%
Voters: 211. You may not vote on this poll
Poll: Are you a hoarder or a user?
Jun 21, 2005, 1:39 pm
#121
Join Date: May 2004
Programs: Starwood Platinum, NWA Platinum, Marriott Silver, AA, UAL, USAir, etc.
Posts: 58
not according to the wife
Originally Posted by mjharad
I go in spurts. nothing last year. using 200K this year. depends on how poor or rich i'm feeling. Good question
oh yeah, my wife says I'm a hoarder.
Jun 21, 2005, 1:41 pm
#122
Join Date: May 2005
Programs: United, American, Delta, US Airways
Posts: 88
I would like to be a "user" - but every time I try to book with miles, there are never any award seats available. I can't plan 330 days in the future!
Oh, well. Maybe the miles can be used for a "better cloud upgrade" in Heaven!
Oh, well. Maybe the miles can be used for a "better cloud upgrade" in Heaven!
Jun 24, 2005, 11:10 am
#125
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Posts: 344
As with other posters, I've undergone a conversion. I was a hoarder ("Hello. My name is DKM and I'm a hoarder.") I reached a point a year or so ago when I decided to be a spender. I had about 1.5million miles in my account and I decided it was time to burn, baby, burn. There were several reasons for this: the general poor health of the airline industry, my finding the love of my life, etc. So, off I went. we've now had trips (in J) to:
1. France
2. The Baltics
3. Italy
4. Istanbul
5. Russia (this fall)
I have enough miles for 5 more J trips to Europe of S.A. - well, 2.5 since I'm partnered. I expect them to be gone by the end of next year.
It was the right decision for me. It's been a wonderful ride.
1. France
2. The Baltics
3. Italy
4. Istanbul
5. Russia (this fall)
I have enough miles for 5 more J trips to Europe of S.A. - well, 2.5 since I'm partnered. I expect them to be gone by the end of next year.
It was the right decision for me. It's been a wonderful ride.