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Oct 19, 2007, 10:45 pm

sjl

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Join Date: Nov 2006

Location: HNL / TPE

Programs: 1K, SPG Gold, HH Gold

Posts: 375

Great Experience with Elite Helper!

I just had to report on my satisfaction with Elite Helper. Service was great.

I was getting a headache and spending too much time trying to get in a MR to make 1K with the right route, a tight schedule and for the right price. I couldn't get anything less that $300+. Was able to get a couple of diff choices and choose the most suitable one for me at $209. 3820 EQM

I still need to learn alot about MR but unable to attend the MR seminar in TUS.

IMHO, the minimal charge was well worth it!

Thanks Elite Helper^

Oct 19, 2007, 10:58 pm

SAT Lawyer

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Join Date: Dec 2002

Programs: UA Platinum MM; DL Silver; IHG Diamond Ambassador; Hilton Gold; Marriott Gold

Posts: 24,251

Is this a commercial for the web site?

Elite Helper? No, thanks. I've got Hamburger Helper.

Oct 19, 2007, 11:06 pm

sjl

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Join Date: Nov 2006

Location: HNL / TPE

Programs: 1K, SPG Gold, HH Gold

Posts: 375

Not a commercial. I just wanted to share my recent positive experience.

http://elitehelper.com/ is a service that plans MRs for you for a fee. Run by a very helpful and knowledgeable FTer.

Oct 20, 2007, 8:56 pm

Ohmbo

Join Date: Oct 2007

Location: DTW

Programs: AA

Posts: 13

Thanks for the reference. I looked at the site and it looked like it took a leap of faith to use. I always get leery of things where the first step is paypal and there did not seem to be a way to contact the owner. I tried building my own MR but am worried if it really was good value and doable.

Oct 20, 2007, 10:47 pm

UCBeau

Join Date: May 2007

Location: Portland

Programs: HH Gold, Alaska MVP Gold

Posts: 4,074

if your cpm is $.03 or less, it's a good MR. very simple criteria.

Oct 21, 2007, 2:25 pm

Ohmbo

Join Date: Oct 2007

Location: DTW

Programs: AA

Posts: 13

3 cpm is very low. Is that total with bonuses or base seat miles? I have been working on ITA and the closest I have gotten was 4.7 CPM base. For a PLT that would be under 3 cpm. That is why people might be inclined to consult a pay website.

Oct 21, 2007, 3:26 pm

holtju2

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Quote:

Originally Posted by UCBeau

if your cpm is $.03 or less, it's a good MR. very simple criteria.

For me a pure MR CPM needs to be close to $0.01. They can be had especially if you live on coasts.

Oct 21, 2007, 10:35 pm

UCBeau

Join Date: May 2007

Location: Portland

Programs: HH Gold, Alaska MVP Gold

Posts: 4,074

Quote:

Originally Posted by holtju2

For me a pure MR CPM needs to be close to $0.01. They can be had especially if you live on coasts.

yours takes status into account, mine does not do so.

Oct 22, 2007, 2:13 am

sjl

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Join Date: Nov 2006

Location: HNL / TPE

Programs: 1K, SPG Gold, HH Gold

Posts: 375

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ohmbo

I know what you mean. I looked at the website months ago when I first read about it on FT. I was pretty desperate having spent hours on the search already with a very limited window for the MR.

You will receive an email from the Elite Helper after you put in your request. I was happy to recognize the FT'er that runs this site