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Would You Let Amazon Deliver Your Packages Like This?

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The digital world never ceases to amaze me! You might feel the same way when you read this article. Calling all digital nomads with certain cars OR those of you who drive a Volvo or GM vehicle! We’ve all seen those Amazon packages on people’s doorsteps. Amazon’s newest delivery trial to the trunks of people’s cars just struck me as so funny! Your trunk…..the new home delivery place! Enjoy the article and let me know if you’ve tried this or if you’ll use it when it comes to your ‘hood………or actually your trunk :)

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Image source: https://www.theverge.com/2018/4/24/17261744/amazon-package-delivery-car-trunk-gm-volvo

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A Million Thanks to Million Mile Secrets

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Back in 2013, Daraius posted an interview on Million Mile Secrets with a new-on-the-scene young blogger. Having read the interview again, so much about Grant’s enthusiasm is still going strong, even though he now has “a real job and doesn’t travel as much”. But this post isn’t about Grant. It’s about expressing our appreciation to Daraius for all he has given to the points/miles community and wishing him well as his journey continues.

Grant met Daraius many times at Frequent Traveler University (FTU) and Chicago Seminars. I’ve never met Daraius in person……yet. However, in early 2012 I did start an email friendship with him when he answered a question I had about British Airways Avios. Then in 2013 I actually wrote a blog post for MMS, and I said to him, “I can’t believe you do this everyday. Wow, it’s hard!” It amuses me that fast forward five years later, and yes, I do this everyday :)

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Daraius (Million Mile Secrets), Drew (Travel is Free) & Grant at the Chicago Seminars

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Westin Rancho Mirage Timeshare Deal Upgrade & Wyndham Timeshare Deals for $149-$199

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Good morning everyone, happy Friday!  A few days ago, I wrote Westin Mission Hills Resort & Villas Palm Springs Timeshare Vacation Package ($389 for 5 Days / 4 Nights + Freebies).  In the comments section of that post, reader PJ mentioned that if you pay the $200 down payment, and wait a few weeks or months to lock down your vacation package dates, you may get a discounted offer.  PJ said that he received an offer for $29 to confirm his travel package dates.  A few days after paying the $200 down payment, I received this email from Westin Vacations.  For only $99, I can lock down my vacation package dates between June 1 and September 30.  Let me remind you, that this property is in Palm Springs, and it will easily be 100+ degrees during those days.  I decided to pass on this deal since I wanted to go in the fall when it would be less than 100 degrees.  If you were offered this option, would you stay during those scorching summer months?

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Free Ebooks from IHG

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Free is a great price! Do you read ebooks on a Kindle? If so, make sure you’re not missing out on this benefit. Since getting my Chase IHG Credit Card last year, I’ve been busy trying to use all the IHG points I’ve accrued, so I totally missed this extra goodie. Have you been using this Kindle deal? Even if it’s only 2 free ebooks a quarter, free is still a great price! What’s the best Kindle ebook you’ve read this year?

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Disappointing! Discover *Will Not* Match Discover It Miles $75 Sign Up Bonus from Amazon

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Good morning everyone.  During my recent App-O-Rama, I applied for the Discover It Miles Credit Card.  At the time, there was no sign up bonus, but whatever “Miles” you earned during your first year would be doubled, essentially earning 3% cash back on all purchases for the first year (then earning 1.5% cash back on all purchase after that).  After a quick reconsideration call with Discover, I was approved for the Discover It Miles Credit Card on April 16.  4 days later on April 20, Doctor of Credit reported that there was a $75 sign up bonus on the Discover It Miles Credit Card. Doh!!

My new Discover It Miles Credit Card came a few days ago, and before activating the new credit card, I called Discover customer service to see if I could get matched to the $75 sign up bonus.  I’ve seen plenty of Discover customer service friendly commercials on TV and figured it would not be a problem getting matched to the better offer.  Boy, was I wrong…

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