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Q & A on Free Electronics

by Gary Leff on December 17, 2004

Dec 17 2004

In response to several e-mail requests, I’m going to offer up a brief summary of the free electronics offers that are out there. Gratis Internet has six free offers that I’m aware of: Free Game System. Free designer handbag Free photo iPod. Free iPod. Free flatscreen TV. Free desktop computer There are several other ‘free stuff’ offers out there on the internet. Several of them are scams. They promise you computers or cameras in exchange for ‘testing’ products. In the end they all require money and I don’t personally know of anyone that has received products. Not so with the Gratis Internet offers. I’ve personally gotten an iPod, a television, and a computer and I haven’t spent any money. The way it works is that you sign up. Then they make several offers to you…

Delta American Express Bonus Offers

by Gary Leff on December 17, 2004

Dec 17 2004

The Delta Amex is offering a 20.05% bonus on purchases in January, up to 10,000 bonus miles. Registration required. You can also earn triple miles for Delta purchases of $265 or more from February 15 to March 15, 2005. Registration required. These bonuses are in addition to double miles on retail purchases in February and the “always double miles” offered on certain purchases. Hat tip to Free Frequent Flyer Miles.

Bonus for Converting Hotel Points to British Airways

by Gary Leff on December 16, 2004

Dec 16 2004

Converting hotel points into British Airways miles will earn a 50% bonus through January 31, 2005. The offer applies to points from Hyatt, Hilton, Starwood, Marriott, and Priority Club.

New Free Electronics Offer

by Gary Leff on December 15, 2004

Dec 15 2004

Gratis Internet has a new free offer — a Free Game System. You can get an Xbox, Nintendo GameCube or Handheld, or a Sony Playstation 2. Click on the link, sign up. Then you’ll be asked whether you’re interested in several marketing offers. Each one has a yes/no. Choose no, as they don’t help you get your Xbox. Once you’re through that screen, you need to choose one trial offer from a long list. I just signed up for a free 30-day trial with eFax (which I’ll cancel in a couple of days once the offer credits to my account). Then you need to refer 4 friends who complete offers. This is the easiest of the free offers yet — the iPod takes 5 offers, the flatscreen 8, the computer 10… so this one is…

Ya Gotta Jump On These Offers Right Away

by Gary Leff on December 10, 2004

Dec 10 2004

Looks like Delta pulled the amazing “Dash to the Gate” offer of 10,000 miles for a simple game. The page now says, “So sorry you’ve missed your chance to Dash to the Gate. If you haven’t already played, you’ll have an opportunity in the near future…”

10,000 Delta Miles Free

by Gary Leff on December 9, 2004

Dec 09 2004

The easiest Delta miles ever. Just play the Delta Dash to the Gate game for up to 10,000 miles. It’s a multiple choice game with obvious answers. You’re almost certain to earn the full mileage since (a) the questions are easy and (b) if you don’t earn the points they give you a chance to play the game again for a better score until you do. At first I was skeptical about the offer, but the website is an actual Delta site and it’s quite professionally done. Seems too easy to work. But it should. Update: I’ve already received a confirmation email after playing the game, verifying that I’ll be receiving 10,000 miles. The terms and conditions say the following two useful things: All SkyMiles members worldwide are eligible for this promotion. …Miles will appear…

Alaska Airlines Board Room Discount

by Gary Leff on December 5, 2004

Dec 05 2004

Through December 31st, Alaska Airlines Board Room (lounge) membership is on sale and so are day passes. For annual membership, the $100 ‘initiation fee’ is waived. For day passes, the usual $25 price is reduced to two for $25 or one for $15. To take advantage of the offer, call Board Room Administration at 206-392-5496 and use promo code BRGIFT04. Lounge passes make great gifts for your Seattle-area friends and my understanding is that they come without an expiration date.

Diners Club Restaurant Rebate Promotion

by Gary Leff on December 4, 2004

Dec 04 2004

Diners Club is doubling the cashback from its restaurant savings program for your most expensive restaurant visit through the end of 2004. Registration is required. The Restaurant Savings Program is basically iDine, with cashback up to 20% rather than frequent flyer miles as the reward. You eat at a participating restaurant, pay with the card, and the rebate appears on your account statement. This promotion doubles that rebate, meaning savings up to 40% on a single visit. Make your reservation through the Diners Club concierge and you’ll also earn 500 Club Rewards points as part of their current promotion to get you to use their free concierge service. (First 3 uses yield 500 points apiece with 250 points thereafter, up to a maximum of 2000 bonus points per month. The promotion runs through January 31st.)…

Goldpoints Transfer Bonus

by Gary Leff on December 2, 2004

Dec 02 2004

Through January 15, Goldpoints is offering a 50% bonus on points transfers to United and American.Then again, 1250 Goldpoints gets you an appetizer at TGI Friday’s…Update 12/3/05 5:45 am: The offer appears to be targeted and available only to those who receive it from Goldpoints via email. Sorry for any confusion and thanks to Free Frequent Flyer Miles for the heads up.

United double miles offer