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Scammed With A Bag Of Sand, House Sitting In Wales, Gift of College Locator & More!

Mark Ostermann
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Roundup: Articles From Around the Web

Here are some posts from around the web that I thought you may find interesting.  Let me know if there is anything good I missed.  Email me anything awesome that you find, or write, at Mark@milestomemories.com.

Articles

WHY HOUSE-SITTING IN WALES WAS ONE OF MY FAVORITE TRAVEL EXPERIENCES EVER – Megan Starr

A great idea for anyone who wants to travel on the cheap or a nomad that just needs a place to hang out for a few weeks.  I think it would be a totally unique experience and everyone I know who has done it loves it.

ANA and Air Canada Remove TAP Portugal Fuel Surcharges – The Lazy Traveler’s Handbook

Any time fuel surcharges drop off that is a great day for us in the miles and points world!

Gift Of College Adds Store Locator & More Stores Selling $500 Cards – Doctor of Credit

I know many people love these things so this is good news.  They were only available at Toys R Us for the longest time and when they went bankrupt no one knew what would happen with these.  It looks like they are being added to shelves at a lot of places.  This tool makes them easy to find. I prefer the Walmart route but this is a great option for racking up points.

Hilton Sets Sights On Hostel Users With New Micro-Hotel Brand – One Mile at a Time

I am not the target market but I would probably stay in one if it was in an area I wanted to stay in.

What to do when an Ebay buyer returns a bag of sand – Miles Per Day

Reselling is getting harder and harder.  It is insane that you have to video yourself opening returns now.  I am glad Vinh got it to work out in his favor.  I am very surprised the eBay buyer had so many feedback too.

Conclusion

Which article did you find most interesting?  Remember to let me know of anything you come across that you want added into the next edition at Mark@milestomemories.com.

 

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Mark Ostermann
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Mark Ostermann is a father, husband and miles/points fanatic. He left the corporate world after starting a family in order to be a stay at home dad. Mark is constantly looking at ways to save money and stay within budget while also taking awesome vacations with his family. When he isn't caring for his family or taking a weekend trip, Mark is working towards his goal of visiting every Major League Baseball ballpark.

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  1. Bag of sand? Really? A lot of resellers sell stuff because of various reasons that they don’t have regular 9-5 jobs. I know one at amazon back when I was in college who sold books because she was taking care of a disabled child. That buyer’s account should be suspended permanently.

    • I have to imagine he would get blocked. I like that he had to pay $100 to ship it himself which he won’t see back…little karma right there.

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