worth of mile
Aug 23, 2005 | 12:21 am
#2
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As you will probably find out sooner or later, there is a search functionality. A basic search should bring up allot of threads on the value of a mile which is at $0.02. There are also "stickies" in the Mileage Run forum that should cover all you ever wanted to know about FF miles. Welcome to Flyertalk hesky .
Aug 23, 2005 | 1:31 am
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It really depends what you're going to do with the miles. If you spend 25,000 miles for a $200 ticket to go cross country (and had to make $25,000 in purchases to acrrue those 25,000 miles), they're worth less than a cent each. If you spend 90,000 miles to go to Australia in business class, which would be a $6,000 ticket, they're worth a lot more. There is no single answer that applies to everyone. It comes down to what you're going to use the miles for.
Aug 23, 2005 | 10:54 am
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Originally Posted by hesky
i am thinking of paying with a credit card with tuition but there is a credit charge-
You might consider calling the credit card company and saying "they are charging me a 2% fee to use my card for tuition. Can they do that?" and see what happens.
Some people consider this whining. Some people consider it simply getting the benefit you paid for when you signed up for your credit card.
Aug 23, 2005 | 11:25 am
#5
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I know people who have worked for visa in the past.
The true answer about a credit charge is that merchant signs an agreement with the credit issuer agreeing to add no surcharges.
So, unless the credit charge is advertised, they can't and if you call visa about it, the merchant could have their credit license revoked.
The true answer about a credit charge is that merchant signs an agreement with the credit issuer agreeing to add no surcharges.
So, unless the credit charge is advertised, they can't and if you call visa about it, the merchant could have their credit license revoked.
Aug 23, 2005 | 12:31 pm
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Originally Posted by travelnutz
A basic search should bring up allot of threads on the value of a mile which is at $0.02.
Here's one interesting thread, from the Mileage Run Forum: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=276409 Although it's from 2003 and hence possibly slightly outdated, the kinds of thinking and information people take into consideration are still valid.
Aug 23, 2005 | 12:37 pm
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You could also consider using those checks that comes with the monthly statements? Whether those transactions earn you points would depend on the card issuer.
Aug 23, 2005 | 12:46 pm
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Originally Posted by limo
You could also consider using those checks that comes with the monthly statements? Whether those transactions earn you points would depend on the card issuer.
Mike
Aug 23, 2005 | 2:54 pm
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Originally Posted by limo
You could also consider using those checks that comes with the monthly statements? Whether those transactions earn you points would depend on the card issuer.
Aug 29, 2005 | 4:10 pm
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Originally Posted by gemac
If you find a card that gives miles or points for this, be sure to post it here. You could write the check to yourself, put it in your bank account, and pay the credit card bill in full when it comes. Voila! Free miles/points.
Aug 29, 2005 | 6:18 pm
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Originally Posted by ironhead7
USAA cards?
It is for military personnel and their families. Incredible rates for credit cards, banking and loans. And they apply mileage credits to cash advances that you can simply pay off.
Sep 6, 2005 | 6:44 am
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Originally Posted by any007
I know people who have worked for visa in the past.
The true answer about a credit charge is that merchant signs an agreement with the credit issuer agreeing to add no surcharges.
So, unless the credit charge is advertised, they can't and if you call visa about it, the merchant could have their credit license revoked.
The true answer about a credit charge is that merchant signs an agreement with the credit issuer agreeing to add no surcharges.
So, unless the credit charge is advertised, they can't and if you call visa about it, the merchant could have their credit license revoked.