M I L E S P Y
Dec 20, 2001 | 8:44 pm
#1
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M I L E S P Y
"Here's an idea that we recently ran across. A new Web site allows members of
frequent flyer programs to earn unlimited miles into their frequent flyer
accounts for only about 1.5 cents per mile. If you've ever wanted to top off
your account for an award you are saving for, you might skip the airline and
other Web sites and go straight here (buying miles from the airlines
themselves is about 3 cents per mile). In all of 2001, there is not a better
offer for this. So, if you are planning any award redemption in the New
Year, want to use your miles for other awards (upgrades) or want a way to
fill out your spouses or kids account so they can fly free with you next
time, then join the others who are doing their Christmas shopping at
MileSpy.com ."
http://www.milespy.com
frequent flyer programs to earn unlimited miles into their frequent flyer
accounts for only about 1.5 cents per mile. If you've ever wanted to top off
your account for an award you are saving for, you might skip the airline and
other Web sites and go straight here (buying miles from the airlines
themselves is about 3 cents per mile). In all of 2001, there is not a better
offer for this. So, if you are planning any award redemption in the New
Year, want to use your miles for other awards (upgrades) or want a way to
fill out your spouses or kids account so they can fly free with you next
time, then join the others who are doing their Christmas shopping at
MileSpy.com ."
http://www.milespy.com
Dec 20, 2001 | 9:04 pm
#2
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Doc,
Instead of www.milespy.com
It should be
www.PleaseDontTry.com
This has got to be one of the most worthless ideas and creepy looking websites I have seen in a while.
[This message has been edited by capetown (edited 12-20-2001).]
[This message has been edited by capetown (edited 12-20-2001).]
Instead of www.milespy.com
It should be
www.PleaseDontTry.com
This has got to be one of the most worthless ideas and creepy looking websites I have seen in a while.
[This message has been edited by capetown (edited 12-20-2001).]
[This message has been edited by capetown (edited 12-20-2001).]
Dec 20, 2001 | 9:13 pm
#4
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C'mon, be a sport, capetown, what have you got to loose? 
p.s. They spelled Randy Petersen's name correctly, so they've got to be legit.
[This message has been edited by snake (edited 12-20-2001).]
p.s. They spelled Randy Petersen's name correctly, so they've got to be legit.
[This message has been edited by snake (edited 12-20-2001).]
Dec 20, 2001 | 9:18 pm
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Hmmmm.... Those of us who already have hundreds of thousands of frequent flyer miles and are worried that airline bankruptcy could make them worthless, don't find this offer very appealing. At the moment, I need another 100,000 miles -- minimum purchase -- like a hole in the head. (That doesn't mean that I'm not accumulating more miles by flying and buying; but I have to fly and buy things anyway.)
Kathy
Kathy
Dec 20, 2001 | 9:56 pm
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If you look at the "About Us" you'll see two folks listed, one of who is obviously a FlyerTalker (since his handle is his name), and the other is also a Flyertalker that I know of.
They are obviously "arbitraging" the Radisson/Valumags promo since you can buy miles from that at .76 cents/mile (when you use a 15% off coupon) and they're selling them for 1.5 cents/mile, so they're making $744.44 on a 100,000 mile transaction. Of course there's overhead, credit card transaction costs, etc, but they should still be clearing a nice chunk of change from each transaction.
They are obviously "arbitraging" the Radisson/Valumags promo since you can buy miles from that at .76 cents/mile (when you use a 15% off coupon) and they're selling them for 1.5 cents/mile, so they're making $744.44 on a 100,000 mile transaction. Of course there's overhead, credit card transaction costs, etc, but they should still be clearing a nice chunk of change from each transaction.
Dec 20, 2001 | 10:03 pm
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Will this work with Aeroplan ?
For $3,000 USD ($4,500 CDN) I could get 200,000 miles.....which equals roughly 5 round trips to Rio.....a trip that usually costs me $1,500 CDN.
For $3,000 USD ($4,500 CDN) I could get 200,000 miles.....which equals roughly 5 round trips to Rio.....a trip that usually costs me $1,500 CDN.
Dec 20, 2001 | 10:19 pm
#9
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Kingston, Ont, the limestone city
Posts: 975
This is the profile for that operator.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forumcgi/ub...MatthewClement
You are absolutely correct! This guy saw the messages on Flyertalk. Then set up a website quickly 4 days ago, on Dec 16. Then he turned around and try to make a profit from the same group of consumers. He is trying to make some extra$ from people's ignorance.
People, read the messages. Do-it-yourself and save big.
Reference (please see this link for full details):
http://www.netsol.com/cgi-bin/whois/whois?STRING=milespy.com&SearchType=do& STRING2.x=10&STRING2.y=3
[This message has been edited by MoreMiles (edited 12-21-2001).]
http://www.flyertalk.com/forumcgi/ub...MatthewClement
You are absolutely correct! This guy saw the messages on Flyertalk. Then set up a website quickly 4 days ago, on Dec 16. Then he turned around and try to make a profit from the same group of consumers. He is trying to make some extra$ from people's ignorance.
People, read the messages. Do-it-yourself and save big.
Reference (please see this link for full details):
http://www.netsol.com/cgi-bin/whois/whois?STRING=milespy.com&SearchType=do& STRING2.x=10&STRING2.y=3
Code:
Domain Name.......... milespy.com Creation Date........ 2001-12-16 Registration Date.... 2001-12-16 Expiry Date.......... 2003-12-16 Organisation Name.... Matthew Clement The previous information has been obtained either directly from the registrant or a registrar of the domain name other than Network Solutions. Network Solutions, therefore, does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
Dec 20, 2001 | 10:24 pm
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Join Date: Jan 2001
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Beckles:
If you look at the "About Us" you'll see two folks listed, one of who is obviously a FlyerTalker (since his handle is his name), and the other is also a Flyertalker that I know of.
They are obviously "arbitraging" the Radisson/Valumags promo since you can buy miles from that at .76 cents/mile (when you use a 15% off coupon) and they're selling them for 1.5 cents/mile, so they're making $744.44 on a 100,000 mile transaction. Of course there's overhead, credit card transaction costs, etc, but they should still be clearing a nice chunk of change from each transaction.</font>
If you look at the "About Us" you'll see two folks listed, one of who is obviously a FlyerTalker (since his handle is his name), and the other is also a Flyertalker that I know of.
They are obviously "arbitraging" the Radisson/Valumags promo since you can buy miles from that at .76 cents/mile (when you use a 15% off coupon) and they're selling them for 1.5 cents/mile, so they're making $744.44 on a 100,000 mile transaction. Of course there's overhead, credit card transaction costs, etc, but they should still be clearing a nice chunk of change from each transaction.</font>
1. domain registration $35
2. credit processing fee without a merchant account (eg, ccnow.com) 9%
Both can be set up within hours and become operational.
Not to mention that magazines can also be sold to local bookstore or on eBay for a reduced price. So the profit margin is huge.
