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re: Credit Card Rewards and Points Discussion
Posted on 12/28/15 at 11:34 am to htownjeep
Posted on 12/28/15 at 11:34 am to htownjeep
Well....thanks to the counsel of this thread, I was able to book a two room suite in New Orleans last weekend...and they took the points no problem.
This was off the Marriott card. As I have learned more about reward points, my level of sophistication is increasing. I will be transitioning away from the brand specific card in 2016 and going more for points for flights to SLC primarily.
Thanks for the knowledge and insight from this thread during the year.
This was off the Marriott card. As I have learned more about reward points, my level of sophistication is increasing. I will be transitioning away from the brand specific card in 2016 and going more for points for flights to SLC primarily.
Thanks for the knowledge and insight from this thread during the year.
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Posted on 12/28/15 at 1:06 pm to nelatf
Got my Plus and Premier Southwest cards in... About to make the run at companion pass 
Posted on 12/28/15 at 1:21 pm to nelatf
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nelatf
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Got my Plus and Premier Southwest cards in... About to make the run at companion pass
Nice. Hoping the ability to earn companion pass stays the same leading in to 2017 as well.
Posted on 12/28/15 at 1:25 pm to LSUAfro
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Nice. Hoping the ability to earn companion pass stays the same leading in to 2017 as well.
Thats why I pulled the trigger now... It seems like the Plus card offering 50k are getting fewer and fewer. Wouldn't be surprised if Chase pulls the promotion and only leaves it on the Premier and Business cards.
If I play it right, like I think I've got it set, I will have companion for 20 months
Posted on 12/28/15 at 4:11 pm to LSUAfro
Can someone give me a quick recap of best cards for my situation. I am planning on flying from NO to NY next year. I have been using IHG card for hotels but was wondering about what cards would be best for airlines. I am considering getting a Marriot card for additional hotels and was wondering if Southwest card is a good choice since my wife will be traveling with me. I know this has been discussed in the past but I am not sure how far back I would need to go. Thanks
Posted on 12/28/15 at 6:04 pm to VABuckeye
I thought they were relatively right sized but this unreliable Internet is making it hard to tell.
Posted on 12/28/15 at 6:57 pm to jerryc436
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if Southwest card is a good choice since my wife will be traveling with me
Get the chase sapphire preffered if you haven't applied for more than 4 cards in 2 years. It's 50k points right now. That will give you the option to transfer points to SW or United.
Remember the best way to search for NYC flights is to type in "NYC". That will search all 3 LGA, JFK, and EWR.
I recommend the Hyatt card for hotels. 2 free nights anytime anywhere.
Posted on 12/28/15 at 7:00 pm to Joshjrn
You can PayPal somebody(wife) the money at 2.9% and get them to give back.
Personally I would buy gift cards for gas, Amazon, restaurant I frequented, etc.
Personally I would buy gift cards for gas, Amazon, restaurant I frequented, etc.
Posted on 12/28/15 at 7:56 pm to Lsut81
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Credit Card Rewards and Points Discussion by Lsut81
Got my Plus and Premier Southwest cards in... About to make the run at companion pass
Did you apply for both cards on same day?
Posted on 12/28/15 at 8:03 pm to LSUAfro
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Personally I would buy gift cards for gas, Amazon, restaurant I frequented, etc.
That option hurts my heart as I'm meeting the spend for an Arrival+ and I would normally make those purchases with my Ink Plus for far more points. With that said, I certainly won't miss out on the sign up bonus, so it's a good last ditch.
This post was edited on 12/29/15 at 2:29 pm
Posted on 12/29/15 at 5:18 am to cmlsu
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Did you apply for both cards on same day?
No, next day. Wasn't questioned about it at all.
That could be due to my score or the amount of money I have through Chase though.
Posted on 12/29/15 at 2:38 pm to LSUAfro
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1. Order this card Serve One VIP.
2. Buy Vanilla gift card in $500 denominations at CVS.
3. Go to Family Dollar or Rite Aid and tell clerk you'd like to load your Serve card.
So I'm currently looking into this and I don't see anywhere that states you can use a gift card to load the Serve One. It states that you can load with cash at CVS/Family Dollar/etc... but nothing about loading with a CC or GC.
I know you are able to do it, but is it possible they could be shutting that down?
Posted on 12/29/15 at 2:45 pm to Lsut81
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I know you are able to do it, but is it possible they could be shutting that down?
They're definitely trying their best to shut it down. Just a couple years ago you could walk in to any Walmart and move $1000 in gift cards without any flack. Now that's virtually impossible. I hear Rite Aid is the way to go, but I don't have any close to me. Family Dollar has been hit or miss and they're in the ghettos around Houston, so it's not really worth the hassle of driving around anymore.
What you should do is test the waters first with a smaller $100-200 gift card. That way if it doesn't work at any place you try, you don't have to unload $1k in gift cards.
Posted on 12/29/15 at 3:41 pm to Lsut81
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So I'm currently looking into this and I don't see anywhere that states you can use a gift card to load the Serve One. It states that you can load with cash at CVS/Family Dollar/etc... but nothing about loading with a CC or GC.
I know you are able to do it, but is it possible they could be shutting that down?
It has never stated it could be done with a CC or GC on Serve website. I've tried 5 different Family Dollars and 2 different Rite Aids in BR area. Only once was I turned down at a Family Dollar, but it was because the fat lazy clerk told me "we ain't even got that". I argued with her for a minute explaining that I had done it at the store twice before, but no dice.
Posted on 12/29/15 at 3:46 pm to TheChosenOne
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They're definitely trying their best to shut it down
meh. Not really. They just added Rite Aid, so they're actually expanding opportunities, not limiting them.
Wal-Mart is the only one really limiting it. They were constantly battling and maintaining the awful Kate machines, and the MS abusers were blatantly MSing there. You can't move the kind of money that many of these MSers were in a vehicle that has been flagged for money laundering without throwing up red flags.
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What you should do is test the waters first with a smaller $100-200 gift card
Always good advice.
This post was edited on 12/29/15 at 3:48 pm
Posted on 12/29/15 at 3:53 pm to LSUAfro
Sorry, by "they" I meant the CC companies like Chase. They're the ones trying to strong arm retailers to quell MS.
The gift card companies/banks, retailers, VISA, AMEX, etc. don't care because they're still make money. Poor Kate...RIP
The gift card companies/banks, retailers, VISA, AMEX, etc. don't care because they're still make money. Poor Kate...RIP
Posted on 12/29/15 at 11:56 pm to TheChosenOne
On my way to Phuket now. I see Fournette is killing it.
Some phone pics:
2nd level Angkor Wat
Ta Prohm:
Same shot everyone has
Waterfall at Phnom Kulen an hour out of Siem Reap
Outside one if the Siem Reap night markets
River running through town
Ah hell I effed that up. I'll edit later.
And now the view from my room on Ko Yao Noi
Some phone pics:
2nd level Angkor Wat
Ta Prohm:
Same shot everyone has
Waterfall at Phnom Kulen an hour out of Siem Reap
Outside one if the Siem Reap night markets
River running through town
Ah hell I effed that up. I'll edit later.
And now the view from my room on Ko Yao Noi
This post was edited on 12/30/15 at 8:29 am
Posted on 12/30/15 at 7:59 am to Teddy Ruxpin
Nice.
How was the food in Cambodia? DId y'all do street food in Bangkok or Cambodia? DId you take a piss at Above 11?
How was the food in Cambodia? DId y'all do street food in Bangkok or Cambodia? DId you take a piss at Above 11
?Posted on 12/30/15 at 8:26 am to LSUAfro
Yes to Bangkok.
No to Cambodia but "The Touich Restaurant" was very good and the guy who has to be the owner is a real nice guy.
Ha, I did take that legendary piss at Above 11.
No to Cambodia but "The Touich Restaurant" was very good and the guy who has to be the owner is a real nice guy.
Ha, I did take that legendary piss at Above 11.
Posted on 12/30/15 at 8:39 am to Teddy Ruxpin
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And now the view from my room on Ko Yao Noi
That's awesome.
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