I love credit cards so much!

[miztressuz]

Thanks! Guess I need to be patient. At least I have until Aug 18th now for the nights/flight package!

Marriott Biz points watch: Business day #5 - no joy... sigh...

 

[miztressuz]

Just something I found interesting. I checked my SPG biz card to look at the Staples eGC purchases I made Monday and see that each eGC is now a separate charge. It was pending for the lump $270, but it's now split out into 3 $90 charges. Each one has the L3 data, but it's not off to the right and easy to see like @Albort 's screenshots. It's in the details section above the MCC listing:

Additional Information: 212968202 (800) 333-3330
(800) 333-3330
LOWES GIFT CARD 100 EMAIL DELIVERY
Reference: 320182060589039364
Category: Merchandise & Supplies - Internet Purchase

Thought maybe it was a change they made to the site as a few others things have looked weird to me, but I checked my previous L3 purchase at USPS and that's still showing as before - the info separate off to the right. So not sure why this one is sneaky and others aren't.

Also, for Ritz-Carlton folks there's an AmEx offer for the Shops. So if you like your sheets, Spend $375 or more, get $75 back exp 8/31/18
"Offer valid online only for retail purchases at ritzcarltonshops.com. Excludes lodging, amenities, gift cards, and all other Ritz-Carlton Hotel purchases"

 

[CyndiLouWho]

If it's for all of you and you want the extra space then I would do it. I don't find the need for the extra space between the two necessary for myself on that short of a flight but I know some are taller than I am

I am only 5’2” but still find it a bit cramped. But worse for DH who is 6’2”

 

[kmc8826]

I am only 5’2” but still find it a bit cramped. But worse for DH who is 6’2”

You probably find it cramped since you are sitting next to your huge 6’2” husband!

 

[miztressuz]

Yuck, might have confirmation of the Amex/Chase SPG/Marriott restrictions for new cards. This commenter on DoC says they see it on a Marriott Premier Plus page, but my cursory look isn't seeing it : https://www.doctorofcredit.com/rumo...ti-churn-language-to-be-added/#comment-622377

Oh, also that's DoC's post on the SPG Lux rumored sign up bonus.

If that language is correct then I should have pushed the Chase boundaries and tried for the Premier Plus while it was 100k. I managed to find the spend for the Marriott Biz (P2's card), I was just concerned with 4 chase apps in a 3 month period… sissy.

ETA: found the page. Not all app pages have this offer language yet: https://creditcards.chase.com/travel-credit-cards/marriott-premier-plus

This one, as of posting, doesn't have the 8/26 language: https://creditcards.chase.com/marriott/apply/offer_details

Bummer I suspect the SPG cards will use the same language.

 

[afan]

You probably find it cramped since you are sitting next to your huge 6’2” husband!

I agree on this! I almost always get a window seat and at 5' 4" am generally ok as long as I can stretch my legs out under my seat. It's when the person next to me wants to lean into my space, man spread into my space or anything into my space really, that I start to feel squished because I don't want them touching me. The worst was the flight my friend and I took back from DC. Our flight from PHL to SEA she had the window and I had the aisle, neither of us were going to sit in the middle plus we weren't going to spend the flight talking. The red eye there we both had window seats, she was behind me. Anyway, the guy that had the middle seat didn't even let me get up he tried crawling over me. I was a bit snippy with him there, this isn't a stadium and even there I will stand up for you to get by. But then he took his shoes and socks off and sat cross legged. Umm...gross. First time ever I was happy to have an aisle I could lean into.

 

[CyndiLouWho]

I agree on this! I almost always get a window seat and at 5' 4" am generally ok as long as I can stretch my legs out under my seat. It's when the person next to me wants to lean into my space, man spread into my space or anything into my space really, that I start to feel squished because I don't want them touching me. The worst was the flight my friend and I took back from DC. Our flight from PHL to SEA she had the window and I had the aisle, neither of us were going to sit in the middle plus we weren't going to spend the flight talking. The red eye there we both had window seats, she was behind me. Anyway, the guy that had the middle seat didn't even let me get up he tried crawling over me. I was a bit snippy with him there, this isn't a stadium and even there I will stand up for you to get by. But then he took his shoes and socks off and sat cross legged. Umm...gross. First time ever I was happy to have an aisle I could lean into.

DH is relatively thin, so he doesn’t hog a lot of space. I am usually in the midddle seat, DS gets the window. If DH is with us, he is aisle. If we can’t get 3 seats together, DS and I are middle/window and DH is usually aisle elsewhere. Not letting DS sit next to a stranger. I usually have a carryon under my seat full of snacks, electronics for me and DS, ear plugs, headphones, etc. so not as much room for my feet. I might just spring for the extra even though it’s a rip off. On that leg, cash price for Biz is $390, Economy with the Main Cabin Extra is $320 However, I paid 0, so I guess $116 isn’t terrible. DS always asks why we can’t sit in first/biz class when we trudge past to our cheap seats lol (and he’s never seen ‘nice’ first class, just the crappy domestic)

 

[Haley R]

When do you get the $300 travel reimbursement from the CSR? Do you have to wait a whole year?

 

[JKalai]

When do you get the $300 travel reimbursement from the CSR? Do you have to wait a whole year?

You get it when your AF hits your account IIRC. If you log into the UR website, it should show how much you have used already.

 

[Albort]

Just something I found interesting. I checked my SPG biz card to look at the Staples eGC purchases I made Monday and see that each eGC is now a separate charge. It was pending for the lump $270, but it's now split out into 3 $90 charges. Each one has the L3 data, but it's not off to the right and easy to see like @Albort 's screenshots. It's in the details section above the MCC listing:

Additional Information: 212968202 (800) 333-3330
(800) 333-3330
LOWES GIFT CARD 100 EMAIL DELIVERY
Reference: 320182060589039364
Category: Merchandise & Supplies - Internet Purchase

Thought maybe it was a change they made to the site as a few others things have looked weird to me, but I checked my previous L3 purchase at USPS and that's still showing as before - the info separate off to the right. So not sure why this one is sneaky and others aren't.

Also, for Ritz-Carlton folks there's an AmEx offer for the Shops. So if you like your sheets, Spend $375 or more, get $75 back exp 8/31/18
"Offer valid online only for retail purchases at ritzcarltonshops.com. Excludes lodging, amenities, gift cards, and all other Ritz-Carlton Hotel purchases"

yeah, im not sure why Staples do that. my $1000 Home depot was split $500 and $500. Maybe its just incase if something does happen, it doesnt void out both GCs?

When do you get the $300 travel reimbursement from the CSR? Do you have to wait a whole year?

varies on when u apply. I think May 2017 and after is on your card anniversary. before May 2017 is Dec every year.

 

[Lain]

When do you get the $300 travel reimbursement from the CSR? Do you have to wait a whole year?

It’s a benefit when the card is opened. You’ll receive a statement credit up to $300 for all transactions that code as “travel,” which usually credits within a few days of the travel charge posting. The $300 travel credit resets on your card’s anniversary.

 

[CyndiLouWho]

When do you get the $300 travel reimbursement from the CSR? Do you have to wait a whole year?

You mean for the first time? As soon as you spend on anything travel related. So take a $15 Uber ride or pay tolls and those will be credited. It doesn’t have to be $300 at once. You will get credited until the whole $300 is used. I usually use mine for something specific. Once was train ticket, once an airline gift card, which I did right away, so as not to ‘waste’ my credit on something else.

 

[Haley R]

You mean for the first time? As soon as you spend on anything travel related. So take a $15 Uber ride or pay tolls and those will be credited. It doesn’t have to be $300 at once. You will get credited until the whole $300 is used. I usually use mine for something specific. Once was train ticket, once an airline gift card, which I did right away, so as not to ‘waste’ my credit on something else.

I guess I wasn’t clear on my question but yes I meant for the first time. Dh was thinking we wouldn’t get reimbursed until after the first year.

 

[Albort]

I guess I wasn’t clear on my question but yes I meant for the first time. Dh was thinking we wouldn’t get reimbursed until after the first year.

once u apply for the card, u get it instantly. Check UR portal.

 

[Haley R]

once u apply for the card, u get it instantly. Check UR portal.

Dh is thinking he wants to fly business to Japan round trip instead of economy so we are going to try to rack up some more points.

 

[speedyfishy]

Dh is thinking he wants to fly business to Japan round trip instead of economy so we are going to try to rack up some more points.

Your addiction is starting lol you can never have too many points. it’s good to see your DH is on board too.

 

[CyndiLouWho]

Dh is thinking he wants to fly business to Japan round trip instead of economy so we are going to try to rack up some more points.

@Haley R he means if you click on the points section, it takes you to the UR portal which shows pending and earned points. For CSR, it also shows how much travel credit you have used.

 

[Albort]

Dh is thinking he wants to fly business to Japan round trip instead of economy so we are going to try to rack up some more points.

90k-110k per person is so close! im glad u have a goal in mind unlike muah.
cant wait to hear you redeem and fly!

 

[Haley R]

Your addiction is starting lol you can never have too many points. it’s good to see your DH is on board too.

Yes I suppose it is lol. We have things that we’ll be paying for here soon and they would make it pretty easy to get the MSR on the CSR.

 

[Lain]

Yuck, might have confirmation of the Amex/Chase SPG/Marriott restrictions for new cards. This commenter on DoC says they see it on a Marriott Premier Plus page, but my cursory look isn't seeing it : https://www.doctorofcredit.com/rumo...ti-churn-language-to-be-added/#comment-622377

Oh, also that's DoC's post on the SPG Lux rumored sign up bonus.

If that language is correct then I should have pushed the Chase boundaries and tried for the Premier Plus while it was 100k. I managed to find the spend for the Marriott Biz (P2's card), I was just concerned with 4 chase apps in a 3 month period… sissy.

I need to find some time to digest all the SPG/Marriott card news/rumors on DoC.