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Old 04-21-2009, 07:57 PM   #1
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Who would sell their Air Miles for cash???

I live in Nunavut and the cost of flying here is massively high. I constantly try and use points every time I fly and it is well worth it for me to do so.

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Rankin Inlet, NU to Deer Lake, NL return is about $3500. SICK.

I just chatted with an Air Miles representative and she tells me that the following is an option:

You can transfer your air miles to my account but only if you close your own account. BUT, the best part is you can create a new account and start again. Obviously this will only be good for those who want CASH for their miles. I know a ton of people have Air Miles but will never use them. IN FACT, I am willing to pay enough cash to cover most regular flights anyways. It will benefit us both!

If anyone is willing to sell their points for cash PLEASE let me know. I can't afford to pay $7000 every xmas for my fiance and myself to visit my family. Points are well worth it for me and I hope we can work something out.

THANKS!
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Old 04-21-2009, 08:34 PM   #2
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how many points do you need per flight?
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Old 04-21-2009, 08:43 PM   #3
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To get from Rankin Inlet to Winnipeg I am looking at 2700 Miles in peak season. That only gets me half way to my destination and I always travel with my fiance.

I would like to obtain as many miles as possible and will pay cash to get them. In the long run it works out way better for me and I am sure some people out there would prefer cash over miles!
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Old 04-21-2009, 11:18 PM   #4
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How much are you proposing to pay for each air mile?
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Old 04-22-2009, 07:09 AM   #5
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I am willing to pay .15 cents/mile. You can buy miles for .30 cents when you purchase a ticket so if you would rather cash instead of an extra plane ticket I will give you .10 cents/mile for it.

3000 miles X .10 = $300
10,000 miles X .15 = $1000

An IPod shuffle would cost you 780 miles to buy. Would you rather an Ipod shuffle (which costs like $25) OR 780 X .10 = $78?

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Old 04-22-2009, 07:59 AM   #6
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Jesus man, I hope you get paid well to be up there.
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Old 04-22-2009, 08:37 AM   #7
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Wait a sec, if it's 0.30 per mile, and you need 2700 miles (5400 return), why don't you just keep buying them? That's only $1620.00 for a $2700.00 flight.....

Or is there some silly restriction saying you can't purchase the total amount?
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Old 04-22-2009, 08:48 AM   #8
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Wait a sec, if it's 0.30 per mile, and you need 2700 miles (5400 return), why don't you just keep buying them? That's only $1620.00 for a $2700.00 flight.....

Or is there some silly restriction saying you can't purchase the total amount?
You have to have at least half of the airmiles required for the flight in order to use the $0.30 per mile buying option.
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Old 04-22-2009, 09:56 AM   #9
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Wait a sec, if it's 0.30 per mile, and you need 2700 miles (5400 return), why don't you just keep buying them? That's only $1620.00 for a $2700.00 flight.....

Or is there some silly restriction saying you can't purchase the total amount?
Well I can buy miles at .30 cents and it is cheaper than paying full fare for the flights.

BUT I just wanted to throw this out there in case there was anyone sitting on a ton of Air Miles and would prefer to get cash for them.

Air Miles are worth more to me than most people.
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Old 04-22-2009, 11:28 AM   #10
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how would you secure the transaction?
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Old 04-22-2009, 11:38 AM   #11
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how would you secure the transaction?
Well some people on this site can vouch for me. I have met Jiri Hrdina, KG, Halifax Drunk for example, and I am sure one of those fine gentlemen know I wouldn't burn anyone. I slept on KG's couch one night over xmas and we even had a romantic dinner date of late night pizza (I think that's what we ate, too many beers that night)...

I will also provide personal phone numbers and adresses. ALSO, I will be in Calgary June 15th for about a month so I would be more than willing to meet in person.

I would only send the money after I recieve the points. Feel free to check with some of the above posters who have at least met me before.
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Old 04-22-2009, 01:47 PM   #12
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Feel free to PM me. Several people would rather PM instead of writing in this thread and that's cool too.

PM's have all been responded too.
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Old 04-22-2009, 07:49 PM   #13
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I will think about it but I live in Vancouver. Could that be arranged somehow? IS there a limit to how much you are trying to buy?
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I will think about it but I live in Vancouver. Could that be arranged somehow? IS there a limit to how much you are trying to buy?
It doesn't matter where you live. I can send you money worldwide and you can send me points online.

The only catch is you will transfer you points to my account, cancel your account and then create a new one if you want to start collecting again.
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Old 04-23-2009, 07:47 AM   #15
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Old 04-23-2009, 12:35 PM   #16
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Why not have the person just use the AIRMILES to get you the ticket(s) instead of transfering you the points and you pay them for said ticket(s). This way they would not have to cancel their account.
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Old 04-23-2009, 12:58 PM   #17
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Bump!
Personally, I've never met Dave er..MJK..er..what his name!
But I can tell you that his business acumen is top notch!
Jim, ah, Doug, nope thats not it, Dave, ya thats it, would never screw anyone!
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Why not have the person just use the AIRMILES to get you the ticket(s) instead of transfering you the points and you pay them for said ticket(s). This way they would not have to cancel their account.
Because most people do not have enough points enough for 2 people to fly, that is why I am looking to combine points.

I need about 11,000 points to fly two people.
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Personally, I've never met Dave er..MJK..er..what his name!
But I can tell you that his business acumen is top notch!
Jim, ah, Doug, nope thats not it, Dave, ya thats it, would never screw anyone!
Ya, I forgot I sent you money for a truck!
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Ya, I forgot I sent you money for a truck!
whachooooo tawkin bout, willis?
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