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Offline David Smith

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Re: MS
« Reply #5740 on: October 30, 2015, 11:44:04 AM »
Quote from: exasahi on October 30, 2015, 11:25:49 AM
Still working on the slow intro to MS.  Since Redbird is gone, what are people doing now?  I am looking for strategy that won't raise any red flags.  Can you send me in the right direction?  I have SERVE, and I can always do the paypal option, but I'm afraid of using it too often.
Sure. Step number one: read. Step number two: read some more. Step number three: ask questions in the thread you were reading that was pertinent. Step number four: give your knowledge a test drive to see how it goes. Step number five: experiment until you have a strategy down pat. Step number six: #200k/month from bed. Step number seven: keep reading.
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Re: MS
« Reply #5741 on: October 30, 2015, 11:48:19 AM »
Quote from: yochiek93 on October 30, 2015, 11:38:50 AM
Because they have serve!
Start reading there is a world of info
And mods please delete this thread

Stop picking on the n00b.
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Re: MS
« Reply #5742 on: October 30, 2015, 11:50:02 AM »
Quote from: EJB on October 30, 2015, 11:48:19 AM
Stop picking on the n00b.
Edited sorry I guess I'm having a bad day  this happened already on another thread I'll take a break
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Re: MS
« Reply #5743 on: October 31, 2015, 08:36:45 PM »
Are you able to money orders with GC's where you are at?
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Re: MS
« Reply #5744 on: October 31, 2015, 08:41:48 PM »
Quote from: ChaimMoskowitz on October 31, 2015, 08:36:45 PM
Are you able to money orders with GC's where you are at?
I'm willing to bet he does not know the answer to that question
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Re: MS
« Reply #5745 on: October 31, 2015, 08:46:26 PM »
Quote from: yakrot on October 31, 2015, 08:41:48 PM
I'm willing to bet he does not know the answer to that question
Then he needs to do some trial and error.
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #5746 on: October 31, 2015, 09:13:14 PM »
Is it permitted to cancel within 24 hours of booking, with no penalty, on International award flights just like it is on most domestic flights?  Specifically I want to know about Flying Blue?  Thanks.
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #5747 on: November 01, 2015, 01:49:33 AM »
Quote from: Azis Papa on October 31, 2015, 09:13:14 PM
Is it permitted to cancel within 24 hours of booking, with no penalty, on International award flights just like it is on most domestic flights?  Specifically I want to know about Flying Blue?  Thanks.
In general yes. If you want to be sure, use priceline.
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #5748 on: November 01, 2015, 01:53:30 AM »
Quote from: D93 on November 01, 2015, 01:49:33 AM
In general yes. If you want to be sure, use priceline.
He asked about awards.
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #5749 on: November 01, 2015, 01:54:23 AM »
Quote from: David Smith on November 01, 2015, 01:53:30 AM
He asked about awards.
Oops. I missed that. Thanks.

Yes. You have 24 hours to cancel a flying blue award.
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #5750 on: November 01, 2015, 02:26:38 AM »
Quote from: D93 on November 01, 2015, 01:54:23 AM
Oops. I missed that. Thanks.

Yes. You have 24 hours to cancel a flying blue award.
Quote from: David Smith on November 01, 2015, 01:53:30 AM
He asked about awards.
Thanks guys.
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #5751 on: November 01, 2015, 08:31:08 PM »
I'm looking to transfer points from my Amex rewards to someone else's ANA frequent flyer account.  Does anyone have experience with this?  I understood that transferring points between different people is typically not wise, as it may flag my account.  In this case, is it a problem?  Any help would be appreciated.
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #5752 on: November 01, 2015, 09:17:20 PM »
Quote from: exasahi on November 01, 2015, 08:31:08 PM
I'm looking to transfer points from my Amex rewards to someone else's ANA frequent flyer account.  Does anyone have experience with this?  I understood that transferring points between different people is typically not wise, as it may flag my account.  In this case, is it a problem?  Any help would be appreciated.
open an AU for them, and then there is no problem transferring to them.
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #5753 on: November 01, 2015, 11:37:19 PM »
Quote from: DMYD on November 01, 2015, 09:17:20 PM
open an AU for them, and then there is no problem transferring to them.
If I'm already making him an AU, can I just send  him AMEX points straight from my account?  Do I have to bother sending it to his ANA freq flier?  Or is it still safer that way?
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #5754 on: November 01, 2015, 11:39:04 PM »
Quote from: exasahi on November 01, 2015, 11:37:19 PM
If I'm already making him an AU, can I just send  him AMEX points straight from my account?  Do I have to bother sending it to his ANA freq flier?  Or is it still safer that way?
How exactly do you plan on sending him amex points straight from your account?
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #5755 on: November 01, 2015, 11:46:06 PM »
Quote from: David Smith on November 01, 2015, 11:39:04 PM
How exactly do you plan on sending him amex points straight from your account?
Maybe he means that if he makes him an au that can have access to his Mr account
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #5756 on: November 02, 2015, 07:49:13 AM »
Is there a way to see what you earned through Chase shopping portal?
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #5757 on: November 02, 2015, 08:18:03 AM »
Quote from: ChaimMoskowitz on November 02, 2015, 07:49:13 AM
Is there a way to see what you earned through Chase shopping portal?
If you scroll to the bottom of the page where it lists all your purchases an UR earned, you will see what has posted.
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #5758 on: November 02, 2015, 09:25:44 AM »
Quote from: exasahi on November 01, 2015, 11:37:19 PM
If I'm already making him an AU, can I just send  him AMEX points straight from my account?  Do I have to bother sending it to his ANA freq flier?  Or is it still safer that way?
You cant send Amex points
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #5759 on: November 02, 2015, 09:51:42 PM »
Is there a difference between: "account", "login" or "username"?
In regards to opening multiple accounts/logins/usernames for my primary/secondary cards on amex?
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