US Gear Purchase With Bonus Neo Air

[troiks]

Howdy

Thought I would post this just in case other people are considering gear purchases.

Several weeks ago I purchased a Montbell SSDH 3 from http://www.moontrail.com/home.php and noticed that I had accumulated some points. The other day I purchased another identical bag and from both purchases ended up with 96 points.

Being so used to the Australian style of retailing I assumed that these points might make me eligible for keyring or a pair of socks. However I was stunned to learn that I could get a free Neo Air.

As most of you know US retailers cant ship thermarest products outside the US so they provided names of shipping agents & advised that they would hold the goods until I had it sorted.I ended up getting it sent to the in laws place as they are visiting over easter. A shipping agent may be a bit pricier but I think it would be worth it if you are getting a free thermarest

Here is a link to the bonus points page, points can also be purchased for $1 in limited quantities and $2 each for unlimited quantities

http://www.moontrail.com/pre_cart.php

Cheers
Andrew

[tasadam]

Better still, you can cash your points in on a discount on the item you are buying - see this post.
A bit more info HERE. (You need to be logged in to see the discount points-for-cash)

[troiks]

Thats fantastic, discounts & free gear...... my girlfriend will be thrilled:)

[gaz0303]

I was looking through the point list too and couldn't believe the things I could get.

Shipping agents (Bonvu, shipito etc) are great and can actually work out cheaper. Rather than using UPS or fedex, if you can wait a few more days (as Australia Post get involved) the shipping agent will get quotes for USPS.

[ninjapuppet]

though, it depends on where you order from and how heavy it is.

With sites like e-omc, its 10% off full priced items and $35 flat rate shipping. Others like Moosejaw have $80 flat rate shipping and use premium carriers where it arrives on your doorstep like 4 days. If you order alot, then moosejaw might sometimes turn out much better than shipito.
if you only need 1 item then sometimes its cheaper off ebay / ebay US

I just ordered a pair of gloves, and shipito charged me $8.50 fee + 11 postage which is fantastic.