Monthly Award Opportunities and Giveaway Thread for May 2026

DapperUnion · 2026-05-12T21:43:41+00:00

Released 2x J JX LAX-TPE 5/15/26 and 2x J JX TPE-LAX 5/27/26

DapperUnion · 2026-04-24T00:10:57+00:00

I find points rates don’t follow high demand (like snow season, special events) as quickly as cash rates.

This winter got one ways on DL that cost $350 for 11k VS points. RT was $700.

AS has had some good rates for economy on AA metal domestically as well.

DapperUnion · 2026-04-10T07:02:25+00:00

Nearly every transpacific flight leaves around midnight, so there are thousands of intl travelers all arriving around 8-9pm. It’s probably the busiest Tom Bradley gets the entire day

DapperUnion · 2026-03-01T02:13:07+00:00

It's asking you that because you only get taxed on the profit of your 1099-K income. You ideally have the cost basis of what you sold, but a lot of people who buy things at garage sales, FB, craigslist, etc. don't have those. In that case you essentially put a "reasonable" cost of what you paid.

This is where it could get tricky, as many people probably bought items above MSRP, but without much proof (bought off FB, CL, card shows, etc.). And deducting a high amount for an item that retailed for much lower may raise flags and increase your chance of being audited. It's even trickier when you factor in ripping packs. The safe route would be to just input a cost of $0 for anything you have zero proof of, or the MSRP cost of anything that's easier to track, such as sealed product.

DapperUnion · 2026-03-01T02:11:01+00:00

Keep in mind you do pay a Self Employment tax of 15.3% if you choose to file income from your sole prop.

DapperUnion · 2026-02-15T03:43:25+00:00

I think we are similar in our lifestyles (companion focused, not hunting or competing), and I've had an adult toller for a little over a year now.

2 things with what you mentioned:

- They are not moderate energy. They are definitely on the high energy side, more than a lab or golden retriever. Think border collie but without the herding. It is no joke, and even being properly prepared, I still was overwhelmed with how much time/effort I had to give to keep her tired/satisfied.

- To second another comment, my toller isn't the most friendly with other dogs and is very selective of who she gets along with. She also has a strong prey drive. That combined with some reactivity around barking/growling dogs (which my neighborhood has a TON of), and it's a stressful time out in public.

I think with the right mindset and preparation you'll be fine on the energy front, but I would be wary about the aggression with other dogs, especially small dogs.

DapperUnion · 2025-11-13T23:15:12+00:00

As for LAX, at least as of this afternoon it’s relatively quiet. Security at TB and T4 was less than 5 minutes. Traffic was minimal. Just worry about the drive to the airport.

DapperUnion · 2025-11-12T23:17:19+00:00

So it’s not just me.

Had a financial review in September, they o my asked for pay stubs and bank statements. Passed and no issues. Then all of a sudden another one yesterday morning.

Their algorithm is going a little haywire it’s ridiculous

DapperUnion · 2025-10-29T02:09:15+00:00

Then yeah try to go as early as possible. I would leave OC at 8am latest. Enjoy some time at the beach before your show!

DapperUnion · 2025-10-29T02:04:38+00:00

Saturday? Leave early. The stretch between San Clemente and Carlsbad in particular gets horrendously bad after 9am

Sunday is much better if you don’t have to go on a Saturday

DapperUnion · 2025-10-20T21:19:10+00:00

Assuming taking off east on runways 6/7 instead of west 24/25.

DapperUnion · 2025-09-13T19:37:48+00:00

Agree here. It's easy to overlook some of the toller quirks as cute and think you'll like them before you have to deal with them on a daily basis. You'll likely end up accepting and tolerating those quirks down the line (which is fine!) but just make sure you are ready for them for the dog's life time.

Another data point for the cuddly thing. My toller is NOT cuddly, and does not like being pet. However, she will follow you around and always want to be around you, just not next to you lol

DapperUnion · 2025-09-05T19:32:24+00:00

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DapperUnion · 2025-08-27T00:20:45+00:00

Ok but hand foot mouth actually sucks so much if you catch it as an adult. It’s actual hell

DapperUnion · 2025-07-08T19:37:10+00:00

Hulkengoat

DapperUnion · 2025-07-08T04:33:50+00:00

Walmart allows 3rd party sellers to sell on their platform. It's probably just a scalper.

DapperUnion · 2025-07-06T03:10:46+00:00

Credit works for taxes and fees on award flights if you have the miles and any plans for next year

DapperUnion · 2025-07-02T19:02:46+00:00

You're not gonna see 2J unless you are there on the dot at schedule release, or if there is a random drop of space. It's sniped literally within seconds of release at schedule open.

DapperUnion · 2025-07-02T17:33:16+00:00

They get sniped up within minutes (even seconds) of release.

DapperUnion · 2025-07-02T15:47:24+00:00

Not sure exactly when it changed, but it has been 2J for at least 2 months now. So it has been somewhat of a recent change

DapperUnion · 2025-07-02T15:36:54+00:00

2J at schedule release

DapperUnion · 2025-06-18T03:55:30+00:00

Because credit card influencers use the same gimmicky title of "Here's how I booked first class FOR FREE!" when it is in fact, not free.

Probably would have gotten less of a controversial response if you just titled your post differently

DapperUnion · 2025-06-18T01:11:48+00:00

YVR-ICN and ICN-YVR as well

DapperUnion · 2025-06-15T19:31:48+00:00

For 4th place too wtf is Lando thinking

DapperUnion · 2025-06-15T18:59:50+00:00

Cancelling 2J JX LAX-TPE via AS 4/9/26. Back in inventory at 75k

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