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UA PlusPoints / Upgrades for sale on ebay ...(Warning these are not sanctioned by UA)
Just noticed this by chance, but is it normal that there are so many United upgrades for sale on ebay (and UA/ebay seemingly not doing anything about it?
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Originally Posted by a9504477
(Post 30174474)
Just noticed this by chance, but is it normal that there are so many United upgrades for sale on ebay (and UA/ebay seemingly not doing anything about it?
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The closer to the expiration date the more you will find on ebay. |
Don't do it, its a trap!.
Seriously though its banned and anyone that buys/sells them will also be banned. Besides that there are status challenges on ebay. All of them are illegal as well. Don't do any of it! |
FYI
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I've lost count of how many GS/1Ks I've met that are completely unaware that they cannot sell their instruments. Their excuse has always been "but they're mine". I guess they're too busy traveling to read the fine print but it's not an excuse.
Conversely, I've met a couple GS/1K's that are unaware they get GPUs at all. |
Originally Posted by eng3
(Post 30175299)
...Conversely, I've met a couple GS/1K's that are unaware they get GPUs at all.
Obviously since then I have mended my ways, was introduced to FT and now have learned how to use the system. Certainly never thought about selling a GPU. |
No matter what the program is, there is someone out there trying to find a way to scam it. Its just ingrained in some people's DNA to make a buck anyway they can.
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Originally Posted by Aussienarelle
(Post 30175343)
That was me my first couple of years as a 1K. Had no idea. It took a work colleague who thought I was GS as I traveled so much to teach me about status and the benefits. I was not GS as the spend was spread around on various airlines and as I was flying business class did not really care. I knew about using miles to UG on flights to/from Australia - CO/UA but never once when calling about flights and upgrading did a phone agent mention to me about GPUs - a number went unused. I had the card but would just call a general United number - clueless! (Yes I am blonde.)
Obviously since then I have mended my ways, was introduced to FT and now have learned how to use the system. Certainly never thought about selling a GPU. |
Originally Posted by gmt4
(Post 30175364)
No matter what the program is, there is someone out there trying to find a way to scam it. Its just ingrained in some people's DNA to make a buck anyway they can.
Someone who refers to themselves as a 1K is selling RPUs for USD169. I have 20 of those currently, all of which are likely to expire before use...let me see....20 x $169 = $3380....where's that SELLING button on eBay? lol, just kidding & totally ridiculous
Originally Posted by eng3
(Post 30175479)
After further explanation, I got him through the stages to acceptance. It is easy to forget that FT is a tiny segment of the FF population. Most FF's don't know all their benefits or the best way to use them. You almost need a PhD to understand UA's upgrade process. I've been on this site for 10yrs and I still get confused sometimes.
Originally Posted by eng3
(Post 30175479)
It is easy to forget that FT is a tiny segment of the FF population. Most FF's don't know all their benefits or the best way to use them. You almost need a PhD to understand UA's upgrade process. I've been on this site for 10yrs and I still get confused sometimes.
I hope most buyers and most sellers ARE United employees! |
Well the ads I've seen on eBay are where people are "selling" travel advice and including a GPU/RPU in the deal.
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Originally Posted by TomMM
(Post 30175747)
Well the ads I've seen on eBay are where people are "selling" travel advice and including a GPU/RPU in the deal.
Prohibition of sale or barter The sale, barter or other transfer or attempted sale, barter or other transfer of any mileage, certificates, awards, benefits or status, other than as authorized and/or sponsored by United, is expressly prohibited. Any mileage, certificates, awards, benefits or status sold, bartered or otherwise transferred is in violation of the Rules and any accounts or Members involved in such sales, barters or other transfers may be subject to United’s Remedies. The acquisition, use, transfer or attempted acquisition, use or transfer of mileage, certificates, awards, benefits or status that have been acquired by purchase, barter or other transfer in violation of the Rules may result in United’s exercise of United’s Remedies. |
Not only are there any number of scammers and fraudsters, but there is then a subset of them who are too cute by half and know that they have figured out how to get around the rules. They can't.
Zero sympathy. |
Originally Posted by WineCountryUA
(Post 30175761)
Makes no difference, UA will burn the seller and buyer. Remember UA makes the rules. UA is also the sole judge of the rules.
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He has one posted on Canadian ebay. CAD $750.00, he seems to be based in the US he has 100% positive feedback, here is the feedback from one of his purchaser's " Respuesta y pago rápidos. Perfecto. Muchas gracias.
Aug 31, 2018" |
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