1300 Southwest Rapid Rewards points for only 99 cents!!!!! (AA, UA, DL, US similar point offers as well)

I highly recommend using a credit card that can generate virtual CC #'s . Use them to generate card numbers with very low credit limits - say $5 or less - that way you won't even need to bother cancelling.

If you are worried that the points won't post think of it this way: 1300 RR points are worth approx $20 and I'm guessing there's at least a 50/50 chance the points will post, personally I'm more than willing to risk 99 cents on a 50/50 gamble that has a 20 to 1 payoff.

Quote from chuck4rooke : Trying to sign up for the UA miles using an amex gift card with $1.29 balance. "Your order could not be processed. We'd like to help: please call (800) 591-9233 or e-mail us."

i tried with a visa with $17.xx remaining and it didn't work, either.

Quote from mrredskin : i tried with a visa with $17.xx remaining and it didn't work, either.

I was able to sign up with an amex prepaid GC with $3 balance on it. Worked without any issues.

Slight warning -> I had a really hard time cancelling my free trial. Called, got CSR, got confirmation number that subscription was cancelled, they still charged my card.

Repeat three times, each time also having to call the card company to dispute the charge - which was ultimately reversed.

I suppose the upside is that I had access to the NYTimes for over 6 months for $0.99, but it was still annoying that their routines for cancelling were so buggy.

If you do this -> keep detailed notes when you call to cancel -> Name of CSR, time, confirmation codes, etc -> and be prepared that it might not work the first time.

Quote from joeboy : Slight warning -> I had a really hard time cancelling my free trial. Called, got CSR, got confirmation number that subscription was cancelled, they still charged my card. Repeat three times, each time also having to call the card company to dispute the charge - which was ultimately reversed. I suppose the upside is that I had access to the NYTimes for over 6 months for $0.99, but it was still annoying that their routines for cancelling were so buggy. If you do this -> keep detailed notes when you call to cancel -> Name of CSR, time, confirmation codes, etc -> and be prepared that it might not work the first time.

And that's when you dispute with CC!.

Quote from XReflection : Used Paypal. Will cancel the preapproved payment thing in a few weeks once points post.

I wouldn't recommend that, they can still keep the subscription going and then bill you a year later by mail and when you don't pay it will go to collections. Happened to me with Sirius radio.

Quote from Pctek4456 : I was able to sign up with an amex prepaid GC with $3 balance on it. Worked without any issues.

hmmm. interesting that it's working for some yet not for others.

Quote from mrredskin : hmmm. interesting that it's working for some yet not for others.

yup its weird

Giving it a shot.

Quote from mrredskin : i tried with a visa with $17.xx remaining and it didn't work, either.

I changed the subscription to All Digital Access and it went through. Also kept "Receive occasional updates and special offers for The New York Times' products and services." checked.

Those were the only two changes I made so hopefully it works for you.

Quote from chuck4rooke : Trying to sign up for the UA miles using an amex gift card with $1.29 balance. "Your order could not be processed. We'd like to help: please call (800) 591-9233 or e-mail us."

The reason it's not working for you is because they charge you 99 cents and a 1 dollar pending charge on top of it. So you need 1.99 total but you'll see the $1 authorization charge drop off a day or two later.

FWIW, 1300 SW points are worth $21.66 toward SW flights since they typically redeem at 60 points per dollar.


Or maybe even more than that. I just priced a flight at $239.80 or 13,080 pts + $5. In that case, it only takes 55 points per dollar, so each point is worth 1.8 cents.

Quote from rakisto : The reason it's not working for you is because they charge you 99 cents and a 1 dollar pending charge on top of it. So you need 1.99 total but you'll see the $1 authorization charge drop off a day or two later.

nope, see comment above yours.

American is my airline of choice, wondering if 1500 miles is worth paying $56.46.

120 days / 7 days in a week = 17.14 weeks(round up to 18 weeks). Cheapest subscription option is "After the introductory period, your rate will be $3.75 per week, billed every four weeks." after the first four weeks for .99 cents comes out to $56.46 after 18 weeks.

My math could be wrong so I wonder if this is worth $56.46. Personally I'm not missing out by not having a NYTimes subscription.