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You know what really grinds my gears? Marketing like this, which is really just there to piss you off:

Expedia Holiday Kickback - $200 travel couponBook a flight today with no Expedia booking fees.
Save $200 on your next trip.
Visit family and friends this holiday season—then start planning an ultra-affordable getaway for the new year! Right now, you'll find amazingly low fares on holiday flights—plus no Expedia booking fees—AND you'll get a $200 coupon to use later.

And then the small print:

Coupon must be redeemed on Expedia.com by 11:59 PM (Pacific Time) on March 31, 2010, for travel between January 12, 2010 and April 30, 2010. The price of the qualifying booking must be at least $1000 before taxes and fees.


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