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[afan]

The wave or the original?

I like firmer mattresses, my wife likes them softer. We’re both side sleepers. I felt the wave was a bit too firm. The original Casper is around that sweet spot that hopefully will work for both of us.

For me, T&N is just too mushy with absolutely no side support (I’ve slid off it a few times!), and I sink when sitting upright. My wife likes the T&N but hates me complaining about it.

We also tried a Saatva luxury firm. They describe it as hotel quality and about a 7 in firmness. No way! I felt like I was sleeping on the floor for the week we tried it. And I’m the one who likes firmer mattresses. Back it went!

Before you started the new mattress adventure what did you have? I have a pillow top with memory foam that I like and am a side sleeper though occasionally on my back. I need good support but not too firm. I've used memory foam pillows for years and knowing how they are I have a hard time thinking a memory foam bed would work well, especially since it's what I sit on to watch tv in my bedroom. But they seem all the rage and it's got to be for a reason other than they come in a box

It’s getting so close! We’ve been making detailed plans for each day now even typing up where we plan to eat. We don’t want to get there and be lost

But if you have a map and the ability to read one and/or ask for directions getting lost is part of the fun of exploring. Or google maps, though it didn't work in Paris with all the tall buildings.

 

[kmc8826]

@Ngwira glad to hear after the escalation you got your points. Seriously though why does Amex hate its customers?!? I have had that give it 12 weeks comment and it’s like “you must really think I am stupid!”

And to everyone Happy Weekend! Unless you are one of the unfortunate souls who has to work on weekends in which case I am sorry!

 

[afan]

Cafe Flora is still available to PP at Sea Tac per DoC but they can't handle the demand, which does seem to show PP is getting too big -

Update 2/22/19: Have confirmed it’s still available via Priority Pass, it has just been taken off the website/app to reduce demand.

Update: According to some readers you can still use your PP at Floret By Café Flora but they are struggling under the demand and have accessed Priority Pass to remove them from the website for now to help reduce demand.

 

[PolyRob]

And to everyone Happy Weekend! Unless you are one of the unfortunate souls who has to work on weekends in which case I am sorry!

So happy it is finally here! What a stressful work week. Wednesday and Thursday I was VPNed all night finishing things up just so I did not fall behind the next day. At least I have a great supervisor who really makes times like this more tolerable.

It was so nice to finally come back to the DIS and catch up on whats really important. Reading 20+ pages and about 400 posts on just this thread (in addition to all the threads I follow) was a great way to unwind tonight

 

[Artygal90]

@Ngwira glad to hear after the escalation you got your points. Seriously though why does Amex hate its customers?!? I have had that give it 12 weeks comment and it’s like “you must really think I am stupid!”

And to everyone Happy Weekend! Unless you are one of the unfortunate souls who has to work on weekends in which case I am sorry!

Right back atcha! Tomorrow is my first full day off in over a month! I am going to SAVOR finally sleeping in on a Saturday. Happy weekend indeed!

 

[Lain]

Before you started the new mattress adventure what did you have? I have a pillow top with memory foam that I like and am a side sleeper though occasionally on my back. I need good support but not too firm. I've used memory foam pillows for years and knowing how they are I have a hard time thinking a memory foam bed would work well, especially since it's what I sit on to watch tv in my bedroom. But they seem all the rage and it's got to be for a reason other than they come in a box.

We had a Sealy Posturepedic that had gotten too long in the tooth and there was noticeable sagging going on. I will say I’m not entirely sold on the mattress in a box concept. I wanted to like the idea, but there’s nothing like trying before buying. They try to make the whole process of ordering, trying it out, and returning it if you don’t like it easy, but it’s still a hassle. (Saatva charges a $99 removal fee, whereas T&N and Casper have free returns.) I was pretty happy to find out Casper has a showroom in the city and was able to squeeze in a visit before the weekend.

 

[afan]

We had a Sealy Posturepedic that had gotten too long in the tooth and there was noticeable sagging going on. I will say I’m not entirely sold on the mattress in a box concept. I wanted to like the idea, but there’s nothing like trying before buying. They try to make the whole process of ordering, trying it out, and returning it if you don’t like it easy, but it’s still a hassle. (Saatva charges a $99 removal fee, whereas T&N and Casper have free returns.) I was pretty happy to find out Casper has a showroom in the city and was able to squeeze in a visit before the weekend.

After trying it in the store why do you think you'll like it more than a normal mattress?

 

[Lain]

Seriously though why does Amex hate its customers?!

For the last two weeks, I really hated Amex.

This week, I’m back to loving Amex. Thank you, Amex, for the 10k MR Pay Over Time offer on my BGR and finally getting those 50k MRs from the BGR SUB to me, and the 13k MRs from Amex Offers that you‘ve let me double dip so far, and about $75 worth of MR sitting in my Ebates account.

I’m going to love you until I hate you again. This is not a healthy relationship.

 

[Haley R]

Before you started the new mattress adventure what did you have? I have a pillow top with memory foam that I like and am a side sleeper though occasionally on my back. I need good support but not too firm. I've used memory foam pillows for years and knowing how they are I have a hard time thinking a memory foam bed would work well, especially since it's what I sit on to watch tv in my bedroom. But they seem all the rage and it's got to be for a reason other than they come in a box



But if you have a map and the ability to read one and/or ask for directions getting lost is part of the fun of exploring. Or google maps, though it didn't work in Paris with all the tall buildings.

Yeah I’m sure we will use a map sometimes but we wanted to plan things in a certain order so we aren’t back tracking a ton

 

[SouthFayetteFan]

Does anybody know if you can upgrade a CIU or CIC to a CIP in the first 12 months or does the CARD act and that annual fee restriction also spread to business cards and cause an issue?

 

[Lain]

After trying it in the store why do you think you'll like it more than a normal mattress?

I don’t really care for the science or engineering that makes a bed. They pointed out zoned construction that’s softer at the shoulders and firmer at the hips, breathability to keep the mattress cool, etc., but in the end I just care if it feels good or not. Also if I can get a good deal on the mattress.

ETA: Casper’s pillows are super comfortable. They also have a little nap version of their pillow that was developed for AA’s first class product and is now available for purchase. <— little tie in back to churning.

 

[Lain]

Does anybody know if you can upgrade a CIU or CIC to a CIP in the first 12 months or does the CARD act and that annual fee restriction also spread to business cards and cause an issue?

You should be able to upgrade or downgrade a biz card within one year. The CARD Act applies only to consumer cards.

 

[SouthFayetteFan]

You should be able to upgrade or downgrade a biz card within one year. The CARD Act applies only to consumer cards.

Not sure if I can actually coach this guy through it but I have a friend who cancelled his Sapphire card, has no Freedom card and now can't transfer URs to partners. He won't apply for a new card because he's planning to close on a mortgage soon (yeah...that's been happening for a year now...) but he has a CIC about 6 months old LOL. I'll tell him to give it a shot I guess...

File this one back under...reasons I won't actually consult in this arena for money hahaha!

 

[PolyRob]

I don’t really care for the science or engineering that makes a bed. They pointed out zoned construction that’s softer at the shoulders and firmer at the hips, breathability to keep the mattress cool, etc., but in the end I just care if it feels good or not. Also if I can get a good deal on the mattress.

Reading this as I watch a Raymour and Flanigan (NE furniture chain) commercial with horrible actors claiming "a mattress shouldn't come in a box, PIZZA comes in a box!"

 

[platamama]

Ok. I think I’m going to buy a Casper mattress.

I was pretty happy to find out Casper has a showroom in the city and was able to squeeze in a visit before the weekend.

We have a Casper mattress that's about a year old - not the Wave, I thought that one was too firm, and we're happy with it, actually them. We have two twins because we have twin motorized platforms for adjusting the mattress angles (I didn't want to be forced to be at the same position as DH if I didn't want to, this way we have options, plus those things weigh a ton, they are a nightmare to move and a king sized one would be impossible). I was happy to find a showroom in Denver to go check it out, because I really dislike ordering big things that I can't see/touch in person. DH used to wake up with back pain for years, going to the chiropractor on a regular basis, and since we got the Casper he hasn't had back pain. I did order a cushy mattress pad off Amazon to put on top of the Casper because I like that pillowtop feeling. After a year, the mattress is starting to seem more soft, especially in the middle. That kind of makes me wonder about its longevity over the years but it's good enough so far.

 

[SouthFayetteFan]

You know what's a lot of fun - when I see friends from here on other threads on the DIS. It's like...oh hey I know you! And then we all like each other's comments and have inside jokes and fun and people are just confused!

 

[Lain]

Wooo Hoo. CIP finally is approved via the phone line. Now I know no applying for another Chase business card within 30 days, but any issue apply for an Amex business? Or wait at least 30 regardless?

Congratulations!

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The CIP will not cause any issues applying for an Amex business card. Amex does have a velocity limit of only 2 approvals of Amex credit cards (personal or business) in a rolling 90 days period. Amex also limits their cardmembers to holding only 5 open Amex credit cards at a time. Amex’s charge cards (the Green, Gold, and Platinums, and their business varieties) don’t count against the 2/90 rule or the 5 credit card rule. Credit cards from another issuer, much less a business card that doesn’t show up on your credit reports, don’t count against either rule.

 

[Lain]

Reading this as I watch a Raymour and Flanigan (NE furniture chain) commercial with horrible actors claiming "a mattress shouldn't come in a box, PIZZA comes in a box!"

Pretty sure they have an Amex Offer going right now!

ETA: Just ended on 1/20 — $115 back with $750 Purchase.

 

[Haley R]

You know what's a lot of fun - when I see friends from here on other threads on the DIS. It's like...oh hey I know you! And then we all like each other's comments and have inside jokes and fun and people are just confused!

Haha I love this too! @mmmears and I have a good time over on the dmk thread

 

[PolyRob]

Pretty sure they have an Amex Offer going right now!

ETA: Just ended on 1/20 — $115 back with $750 Purchase.

Ahhh that would have covered a lot of pizza