I love credit cards so much!

[Lain]

Didn't help I got the alert that the CSR has been reported on Experian today. Don't know where the CSP is and nothing's showing on TU just yet. Don't know why it's throwing me off but I'm having trouble sticking with the plan as I have a fear of rejection (I so don't belong in this game then, right? ) I keep running the numbers and we're good on the spend, just concerned with actually getting it first

The CSR and CSP double dip combined for just one hard pull.

As for the CIC application, aren’t you past 30 days since your double dip by now? You should be good on 0/30. How’s your 5/24? If that’s fine, and you want the CIC, just go for it. Worst case is you get denied, take a few points hit on your credit report, which should recover quickly, and you’ll be better prepared to apply next time for the CIC/CIU.

Good luck!

 

[amalone1013]

So with all the Ink approvals this week, has anyone been approved with less than $1k of revenue?

Keep hemming and hawing on the CIC application I planned to do today. Didn't help I got the alert that the CSR has been reported on Experian today. Don't know where the CSP is and nothing's showing on TU just yet. Don't know why it's throwing me off but I'm having trouble sticking with the plan as I have a fear of rejection (I so don't belong in this game then, right? ) I keep running the numbers and we're good on the spend, just concerned with actually getting it first

I did $150 for the used merchandise as my business type.

 

[miztressuz]

The CSR and CSP double dip combined for just one hard pull.

As for the CIC application, aren’t you past 30 days since your double dip by now? You should be good on 0/30. How’s your 5/24? If that’s fine, and you want the CIC, just go for it. Worst case is you get denied, take a few points hit on your credit report, which should recover quickly, and you’ll be better prepared to apply next time for the CIC/CIU.

Good luck!

Yeah the alert was for the actual account being reported, the inquiries were a few weeks ago. It listed the balance on the CSR and no other accounts showed. So kinda weird but just seeing it reported threw me for some reason, like somehow I could sneak it in before they knew

I am 0/30, it's been 32 days since I last applied (wait... that sounds like the start of an anonymous meeting...) and I should be 4/24. It just kinda feels like Russian Roulette and this is the 3 or 4 time when you really start to sweat. I haven't put this many applications in so close together since I first started trying to get credit when you applied everywhere just trying to get something to stick!

I should be a big girl and just get over it... and looking at the clock it's technically 33 days since the double dip, so maybe that makes it better? I guess the question is now, if I do it now and I get the 30 day message will I be able to sleep or is it better to do it in the morning so I have distractions?

 

[SouthFayetteFan]

If I were to apply for the Blue Business, would it count towards 5/24? MR are valuable to me since we fly out of a Delta hub. I was able to pull up the public 20k offer with $5k MSR.

I was 0/24, applied and approved for the Chase Ink Preferred April 2018 (just met MSR and the 80K+ points are pending on next statement, yeah!!), and was planning a CSR/CFP double dip.

Am I okay to do all three of these cards with just getting the Chase Ink Preferred recently? Is there a particular order I should apply (I know the Chase have to be on same day)?

Thank you so much for all of your help, I'm still trying to keep up with how fast this thread moves and I hope to soon be able to do more than just ask questions!! I used to be pretty good at this stuff but it was mostly before 5/24 and even lifetime language on Amex.

The BB+ will not count against 5/24. If you got a CIP in April I would do a BB+ now and wait until July for the double dip. You don’t want to go too fast with Chase. They might not approve you for the 2nd card of the Double Dip if you do.

 

[miztressuz]

I did $150 for the used merchandise as my business type.

Ok that makes me feel better. I too am in used merchandise and thinking about the "Retail: Books, Hobbies, Music, Sports, General, Nonstore Retail" category since it's antique or vintage/collectable housewares, tools, and some toys mostly. It's been a few hundred and I'm hoping to do it more regular this year to increase it, but it's still small time so I worry since it's not like the AmEx where they should just make a Pez dispenser for their biz cards Thanks!

 

[calypso726]

Pictures from the new SQ A380. I can’t get over the size of the bathroom or the purple lights!

 

[Lain]

Pictures from the new SQ A380. I can’t get over the size of the bathroom or the purple lights!

Awesome! So you got to try the older product and the new suite?

 

[miztressuz]

Pictures from the new SQ A380. I can’t get over the size of the bathroom or the purple lights!

OMG it looks like a small apartment. So cool.

 

[calypso726]

Awesome! So you got to try the older product and the new suite?

Yes! Not planned because we booked the flights before the new fleet was even announced. Then a couple of months ago there was a schedule and aircraft change to the last leg of our existing flight. The new flight would have had us on a different aircraft, not the A380. I called in and asked about the options and found if we left an hour later we could fly on the new aircraft. More time in the lounge and check out both suites, old and new? I call that a win/win.

 

[Albort]

Yes! Not planned because we booked the flights before the new fleet was even announced. Then a couple of months ago there was a schedule and aircraft change to the last leg of our existing flight. The new flight would have had us on a different aircraft, not the A380. I called in and asked about the options and found if we left an hour later we could fly on the new aircraft. More time in the lounge and check out both suites, old and new? I call that a win/win.

which do u like better? the old or the new?

 

[KPK02090]

biz accounts require their own login. If you want them combined, u you need to link your personal accounts to biz account but not the other way around.

Is it more convenient to have them combined or does it not matter?
If I don’t combine, I assume it’s easy enough to move points from one to another?

 

[Jax1023]

Thanks. Which hotel did you decide on and would you recommend it.

We’re booked in the Hyatt place Niagara Falls this summer for 8k points a night. It’s on the american side. It’s brand new opening 7/2.

 

[calypso726]

which do u like better? the old or the new?

I liked the way the new A380 looks better. However, in terms of which I’d choose to do again given the chance, it would be the old one.

 

[palhockeymomof2]

@Michelle Smith Provided some info a few pages back. Yeah I figured I'd have to have DW take a peak at pricing, she was a bargain shopper and many things still have tags (Were way too cheap but then didn't fit or match up season wise) so prob won't be too hard to make back what she's got into them. LOL. Mostly was looking for shipping tips, ie Priority vs First Class then do you ship in poly bags for savings? If bags, do you use the Priority mail free ones or ULINE bags?

For shipping..I bought a scale so I’d know the exact weight...unless the item is over 1lb it’s cheaper to ship first class in the poly bags..I wrap the item in tissue paper before placing in the bag. For Priority..I order the padded flat rate envelopes online since my local PO does not carry them

 

[Judique]

Looks like it's highly targeted, but good luck to all! I know when they had this a few months ago, there were a handful of lucky folks here that had it.

I'm 0/6

https://www.doctorofcredit.com/amex-offers-save-10-on-your-cell-phone-bill-max-20/

I had the last cell offer but so far not this one. I did get another wine offer - I think it was 75 off 250 with Beringer wines. They love sending me those wine offers!

 

[Judique]

my recent Samsung phone purchase to use for churning started out rough. tried at sams club, got a card reading error

And mine was seamless at Lowes. I had loaded my daughters authorized user card to my Samsung to buy a gift card using an amex offer. Worked perfectly. Do you think it was a Sam's problem?

 

[miztressuz]

I had the last cell offer but so far not this one. I did get another wine offer - I think it was 75 off 250 with Beringer wines. They love sending me those wine offers!

Yes! I've had a ton too. I wonder if it's because I used a wine.com one last year because we were ordering from them anyway? Otherwise there was not one other wine or liquor charge on my amex in forever so i've been wondering why they think I'm a lush

 

[Judique]

I felt the same way when a friend needed Marriott points to stay near the hospital when her daughter had surgery.

I've already checked out the closest Marriotts to my house for visitors. We have a Townplace Suites for 10K that has good reviews.

 

[Judique]

Yes! I've had a ton too. I wonder if it's because I used a wine.com one last year because we were ordering from them anyway? Otherwise there was not one other wine or liquor charge on my amex in forever so i've been wondering why they think I'm a lush

Lol! I guess we will just have to keep denying it! I did get two offers last year that I took advantage of but did not continue.

 

[Judique]

That’s not so bad for a unique experience. Happy to add that into riding camels in the desert and learning to ski at the mall!

I've already ridden a camel in Morocco near the base of the Atlas Mountains back in the 70ties. Maybe I can give you a tip: don't arrive in a dress.