I love credit cards so much!

[PolyRob]

UGH just looking at my Chase app and I see 4 charges that I did not make pending. Looks like my CSP was compromised. I've barely used it too. Locked the card and will call Chase shortly. I don't even have the card on my. This should be fun.

 

[kidsfirsttrip]

UGH just looking at my Chase app and I see 4 charges that I did not make pending. Looks like my CSP was compromised. I've barely used it too. Locked the card and will call Chase shortly. I don't even have the card on my. This should be fun.

It’s happened to me before. Way more painless than you imagine. Good luck!!

 

[miztressuz]

Are RR the SW points? If so, no since we don't have any points with them. If it's something else, can you please tell me what it is?

There are other airlines that do the same, on the same network as SW. So instead of SW you could get United points or something. Here's the list of airlines and hotels for that network: https://www.rewardsnetwork.com/earn/
Since DOSH is on a different rewards network, you can put the same card into both programs and double dip on the same transaction. If there's an airline you'd like to join I'd check out their website for a sign up offer. Most give a few hundred points just for signing up and completing one transaction. Worked to keep my United miles from expiring the other year.

 

[amalone1013]

Are RR the SW points? If so, no since we don't have any points with them. If it's something else, can you please tell me what it is?

Yup, those are the SW points. But definitely check other airline dining programs like mistressuz says to see which is best for you!

 

[palhockeymomof2]

I finally got a tiny DVC contract! I've been trying to secure 25 points at AKL for months now - I want to be able to transfer in and control my own reservations. I was just never quick enough. I also want to get in on early offers on Riveria (if the price isn't too insane).
I'm pumped. Got the UY I wanted, too. Cost more than I wanted to spend but I decided I had to make concessions. That's our big Christmas present this year!

Congrats

 

[mmmears]

There are other airlines that do the same, on the same network as SW. So instead of SW you could get United points or something. Here's the list of airlines and hotels for that network: https://www.rewardsnetwork.com/earn/
Since DOSH is on a different rewards network, you can put the same card into both programs and double dip on the same transaction. If there's an airline you'd like to join I'd check out their website for a sign up offer. Most give a few hundred points just for signing up and completing one transaction. Worked to keep my United miles from expiring the other year.

Ok, I'll take a look and check it out. Thanks.

Yup, those are the SW points. But definitely check other airline dining programs like mistressuz says to see which is best for you!

Thanks. I'll see if something works for me.

 

[speedyfishy]

Sent an SM to Chase asking to be matched to the 50,000 Marriott upgrade offer and I got it. Said I will see the points in 1-2 billing cycles. I can’t believe it I never get a match from Chase. I sent an SM from SOs account asking to upgrade since I never actually upgraded him and they said he is eligible to upgrade but doesn’t have an offer for extra points. They said to call customer service. I may have him do that later on to see what’s up.

 

[LuckyMamaInDE]

I finally got a tiny DVC contract! I've been trying to secure 25 points at AKL for months now - I want to be able to transfer in and control my own reservations. I was just never quick enough. I also want to get in on early offers on Riveria (if the price isn't too insane).
I'm pumped. Got the UY I wanted, too. Cost more than I wanted to spend but I decided I had to make concessions. That's our big Christmas present this year!

Congratulations! Welcome to the DVC family

 

[PolyRob]

It’s happened to me before. Way more painless than you imagine. Good luck!!

Just got off the phone. Not too bad. Verified my info and listed all the fraudulent charges. Luckily they were all small by the time I caught it (totaling less than $100). I guess it was being tested before the person attempted big charge? New card is in the mail and the old one is shutdown.

 

[disneymagicgirl]

Note that it's not totally free, they do still have that resort fee (and the list of things they give as justification is total BS to me). But, of course, paying only the ~$28/day resort fee is a lot better.

And sure. So, I have really bad balance/vertigo/motion sickness issues. I've flown in the past, and it's about a 50/50 proposition if I make it okay or if I get really sick. Last year I flew to WDW, my first time flying in about 8 years, and I got so sick on the flight that I was out of commission for the next 2 days. But flying home was ok. Go figure. Even when I make it ok, I still need a very large dose of Dramamine at a minimum, so I'll be sleeping the rest of the day after arriving.

So I can gamble on losing a couple of days of vacation from flying, or I can just take a little longer in the train, step off in Orlando, and be totally fine. And the train is not that bad, I'm very lucky with the timetables. It leaves here in DC at 7:30 PM. I board, have dinner, go to sleep, get up, and have breakfast, then it's only a few hours until we're there. If it's on time, it reaches Orlando at 1 PM. Last Sunday, unfortunately, we were delayed with freight traffic, so we got there about 3 PM. Still not too bad. DW flew on Sunday - got up at 4 AM to get to the airport for a 7 AM flight, got to MCO at 9:30 AM, and got to the hotel by 10:30 AM. I met her a few hours later, and I was definitely more well-rested than she was.

For the return, the train departs Orlando at 1:30 PM, so we had time to do a few last things in the morning. Got back to Union Station at 7 AM the next day. So yes, it is longer travel time, but I make it healthy and ambulatory, which is not the case with flying.

Thanks for elaborating. That makes sense. I always just wondered why someone would choose such a long method. Now I get it.

 

[disneymagicgirl]

Sams club and Mobil gas are my top 2 used on Dosh. i stack Mobil gas with 10% off with Amex SPG Biz card(Amex Offer)... i buy my food supplies at Sams Club.
I had 10% walmart over the weekend, i think its down to 6% if u are a walmart shopper.

Walmart doesn't even show up for me. Must be regional. boo.

I got a RMN email for $20 off $50 online at Home Depot...great deal for anyone who needs to do a home improvement project. Today only!

 

[DisneyMandC]

Did I recently see someone post here that you can use Disney GCs at the Character Warehouse? I've never been to it before, but since DH and I will have a car this trip, we were thinking we might stop by on our way in to check it out.

 

[disneymagicgirl]

UGH just looking at my Chase app and I see 4 charges that I did not make pending. Looks like my CSP was compromised. I've barely used it too. Locked the card and will call Chase shortly. I don't even have the card on my. This should be fun.

Mine was compromised this weekend too. Well, it is a CF now actually, recently downgraded.

 

[disneymagicgirl]

DP: DH received the referral points for my SW Premier even though I closed down his SW Premier account prior to him receiving the referral points.

I knew it worked when I PC'd my CSP to a CF, I still got the referral points for the CSP referrals, but now I know it works when you actually close the account too, not just PC it.

 

[disneybirds]

I finally got a tiny DVC contract! I've been trying to secure 25 points at AKL for months now - I want to be able to transfer in and control my own reservations. I was just never quick enough. I also want to get in on early offers on Riveria (if the price isn't too insane).
I'm pumped. Got the UY I wanted, too. Cost more than I wanted to spend but I decided I had to make concessions. That's our big Christmas present this year!

Congrats!!! That is so exciting! AKL is on my list of places to stay.

 

[PolyRob]

Mine was compromised this weekend too. Well, it is a CF now actually, recently downgraded.

So frustrating! At least Chase resolved it quickly. I just don't want any extra attention after getting away with one of the later double dips that got both bonus points. haha My CSP will also become a CF next summer.

 

[amalone1013]

Did I recently see someone post here that you can use Disney GCs at the Character Warehouse? I've never been to it before, but since DH and I will have a car this trip, we were thinking we might stop by on our way in to check it out.

Yup, you can!

 

[striker1064]

Sent an SM to Chase asking to be matched to the 50,000 Marriott upgrade offer and I got it. Said I will see the points in 1-2 billing cycles. I can’t believe it I never get a match from Chase. I sent an SM from SOs account asking to upgrade since I never actually upgraded him and they said he is eligible to upgrade but doesn’t have an offer for extra points. They said to call customer service. I may have him do that later on to see what’s up.

This worked for P2's account as well. We took the 10k offer cause I figured they'd never change them. Crazy! Yes, I will take an extra 40k Marriott points.

 

[LuckyMamaInDE]

ShopRite friends, for this week's gift card promo (buy $50 Lowe's/Home Depot gc, get $10 off oyno) is the "limit one per customer" limit one per Price Plus number or limit one per transaction?

I have to buy a replacement attic ladder at Home Depot by Nov 18.

 

[CaliforniaGirl09]

@fan, @Calfan @CaliforniaGirl09 ---Hope y'all have a great run! I'll try to keep the rain our way for the next hour or two!

Thank you so much! We had a fun time and were glad there was only a little bit of rain to start the race. Boy did it come down last night though. After Party was a bit of a wash out for us. My big score for the 4 day weekend though was being upgraded to a 2 bedroom Villa at BLT for our first stay. We had a 1 bedroom booked. They also gave us housekeeping for some reason, which was doubly awesome. Totally spoiled now.

Sorry I missed the earlier discussion about college (or "Uni" as they call it) in England/UK. My DD19 is now in her second year of her three year Archaeology BS in Northern England and is absolutely *loving* it. It's been an amazing experience all around. I think I've been out there 7 times in the last 1.5 years. It's a great excuse for UK travel She uses GiffGaff for her phone service. She has a UK iPhone and her old phone is still on our plan for when she comes home at breaks. The cost for the UK sim cards and plans are ridiculously cheap. I actually have an old iPhone that i use as my UK phone and just top it up online before i fly out. It's pretty awesome. Can't remember the other questions, but let me know if there is anything specific.