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Offline MeirS

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Re: Dumb mistakes we make playing these games.
« Reply #1020 on: July 22, 2018, 09:50:19 PM »
Used wrong cards (x6) for BB and BB&B Amex offers today. Lesson learned: don't do business on תשעה באב.
I thought I saw a link here for a free Fitbit so I clicked on the link and ended up buying it for $2 and change.
Once it shipped I realized that it was only the band.
Same lesson learned.

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Re: Dumb mistakes we make playing these games.
« Reply #1021 on: July 22, 2018, 09:54:51 PM »
+1
i would like your post but that would also count as doing business on tisha b'av
Now can I get a like?
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Re: Dumb mistakes we make playing these games.
« Reply #1022 on: July 23, 2018, 07:49:06 AM »
Now can I get a like?
you have to ask in the halacha thread. its still from doing business on tisha b"av .
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Re: Dumb mistakes we make playing these games.
« Reply #1023 on: November 11, 2018, 07:05:42 AM »
I booked a trip to be in Rome for a day to fress some good grub, and just realized it's עשרה בטבת :( o well,  at least the fast ends early and I can have a great after fast meal.

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Re: Dumb mistakes we make playing these games.
« Reply #1024 on: November 18, 2018, 01:56:25 AM »
Not using UR (CSR) to book excursions. Man have I been throwing money down the drain!!!
I just found a new supply of forks!

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Re: Dumb mistakes we make playing these games.
« Reply #1025 on: November 18, 2018, 02:27:28 AM »
Only started recently.
Save your time, I don't answer PM. Post it in the forum and a dedicated DDF'er will get back to you as soon as possible.

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Re: Dumb mistakes we make playing these games.
« Reply #1026 on: November 18, 2018, 04:16:16 AM »
Not using UR (CSR) to book excursions. Man have I been throwing money down the drain!!!

Does it cost more to go through UR, or is it same price as everywhere else?

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Re: Dumb mistakes we make playing these games.
« Reply #1027 on: November 18, 2018, 05:43:20 AM »
Does it cost more to go through UR, or is it same price as everywhere else?
They go through expedia now

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Re: Dumb mistakes we make playing these games.
« Reply #1028 on: November 18, 2018, 05:45:11 AM »
Not using UR (CSR) to book excursions. Man have I been throwing money down the drain!!!
Isnt UR generally more valuable when transferring to partners?

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Re: Dumb mistakes we make playing these games.
« Reply #1029 on: November 18, 2018, 06:37:11 AM »
Isnt UR generally more valuable when transferring to partners?
When you have unlimited you use them at 1.5 at every opportunity
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Re: Dumb mistakes we make playing these games.
« Reply #1030 on: November 18, 2018, 06:37:56 AM »
When you have unlimited you use them at 1.5 at every opportunity
Can't relate

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Re: Dumb mistakes we make playing these games.
« Reply #1031 on: November 18, 2018, 08:41:42 AM »
Only started recently.
Thanks, I feel better now.  :)
Does it cost more to go through UR, or is it same price as everywhere else?
It varies. I have seen it both ways.
Isnt UR generally more valuable when transferring to partners?
The only partner more valuable for me is Hyatt. Up to now Hyatt and car rental has been my only use.
I just found a new supply of forks!

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Re: Dumb mistakes we make playing these games.
« Reply #1032 on: December 02, 2018, 01:24:01 PM »
After receiving a $20 bag of chocolates from Amazon, my wife and I were confused as to who ordered this item. After all no one has access to our Prime account and none of us ordered it. Upon further investigation I realized that my 4 yr old son ordered it from Alexa. Reading the history prompts I saw "I want chocolate" (I believe he meant to ask Alexa to play a song about chocolates). Next thing we know there's a package of chocolates at our door.

When I tried to return the item I was met with an error message, and after chatting with amazon I was told that not only is this a non-returnable item just that, but being that it was bought with some of my promotional credit, that is also non-refundable (HUCA did not help). So now I'm stuck with this chocolate (kosher so it'll still be delicious) but a waste of money.

Moral of the story, make sure "Voice Purchasing" is disabled on your Echo Devices!!
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Re: Dumb mistakes we make playing these games.
« Reply #1033 on: December 02, 2018, 01:28:30 PM »
Moral of the story. Turn off Alexa!  :P

Not sure what this has to do with playing these games..

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Re: Dumb mistakes we make playing these games.
« Reply #1034 on: December 02, 2018, 01:40:45 PM »
used the wrong credit card when making a verizon fios payment on someones account...

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Re: Dumb mistakes we make playing these games.
« Reply #1035 on: December 02, 2018, 03:02:31 PM »
used the wrong credit card when making a verizon fios payment on someones account...
Verizon will refund that card just call and ask.

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Re: Dumb mistakes we make playing these games.
« Reply #1036 on: December 11, 2018, 05:39:59 PM »
transfered 31k to LM for a 31k flight, I forgot that I had 1k in there from testing it right when it was added as an MR partner. I feel like I will always have 1k in the account
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Re: Dumb mistakes we make playing these games.
« Reply #1037 on: March 03, 2019, 12:02:31 AM »
So, I flew with my family home from Florida a couple weeks ago, and I totally forgot to add  myself as my wife's companion (she has sw companion pass). I realized it that morning when checking in everyone for the flight. I tried adding companion this morning and flight was sold out 😫. Quickly checked other options and didn't find anything good. Checked back sw and 1 seat appears, BH. Grabbed  it, bam.

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Re: Dumb mistakes we make playing these games.
« Reply #1038 on: March 03, 2019, 12:06:06 AM »
transfered 31k to LM for a 31k flight, I forgot that I had 1k in there from testing it right when it was added as an MR partner. I feel like I will always have 1k in the account
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Re: Dumb mistakes we make playing these games.
« Reply #1039 on: March 03, 2019, 11:11:28 AM »
I redeemed millions of Amex in Amex travel credits... But will only get 35%uo to 500k 🤔