There's 17X for Sears via the AAdvantage Mall and Chase Freedom, today and tomorrow:
- 12X AAdvantage miles for Sears via the AAdvantage Mall
- 5X Ultimate Rewards points by paying with your Chase Freedom (4th Quarter 5X bonus, see Amazon and Department Stores 5X Points: Activate Chase Freedom Q4 5X Bonus and Tips)
Normally I prefer to get online shopping bonuses via the Ultimate Rewards Mall (see, for example, Ultimate Rewards Mall September Deals, many of which are similar for October), as bonus points tend to post quickly. The AAdvantage shopping mall and many of the other mileage malls are run by Cartera, which hasn't always made good on bonus point offers, and it can take a lot longer for points to post.
That said, I'm on the lookout for more ways to earn AAdvantage miles for Cathay First Class and Etihad First Class, now that it's back to no fast churning of Citi AAdvantage credit cards and after the BankDirect devaluation.
Here are the rules for AAdvantage bonus miles for Sears, bolding mine:
“Not eligible on purchases made with coupon or discount codes that are not found on this site. Only products with “Add to Cart” button are eligible. Not eligible on Home Delivery Charges, Auto Services, PA and Installation, Master Protection Agreements, Take With, Protection Plans, Sears auctions, Landsend.com, PartsDirect, Sears Canada, Portrait, Craftsman, Kenmore or Outlet purchases. Sears Marketplace products with “Go to Site” button are not eligible. Not eligible on Sold by Kmart items or any other licensed partners. Any return, exchange or other adjustment made at a physical store location for an on-line purchase may result in your purchase being deemed ineligible. Not eligible on gift cards, gift certificates or any other similar cash equivalents.“
Sears isn't my first choice for where to shop, but for 17X, I'll be buying a few things. Some ideas are:
- Household appliances
- Sneakers, casual shoes
- Basic clothing: socks, undershirts or t-shirts, kids' basics
- Toys
- Christmas decorations
Also keep in mind:
- You must register for the AAdvantage Mall; you cannot login using your AAdvantage number and password, you'll need to register specifically for the AAdvantage Mall
- Price check your purchases to ensure you're not overpaying
- Time shifting purchases you would have made anyway is great; but don't buy something you don't need just for the points
Do you plan to take advantage of 17X for Sears purchases via the AAdvantage mall and Chase Freedom?
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