I love credit cards so much!

[linzjane88]

Gaaaahhhhhh I was so scared to app for my SW personal so soon, but approved! Whoohooo! That takes a load off. Now I will have the CP in time for Dec and hopefully Thanksgiving too, depending on when the statement cuts. Fingers crossed!

ETA: Shows 1st payment due 11.26, so I think statement will close 11/1 (according to the article I referenced). Whoohoo!

Are you trying for a CP for 2018/2019 or 2019/2020? I am going for 2019/2020 and I have never done a CP before so I am super nervous about messing this up! LOL. Although I just realized that I had this little plan of taking a cheap SW flight with my BFF to sign up for the higher in flight offer except DH is going to be acquiring the CP--and we weren't planning on bringing the menfolk! I love how typing things out always makes me see why some grand plan I came up with won't work.

 

[gottalovepluto]

Oh what a dramatic morning I have had.
Hawaii DCL was sold out first thing this morning and it isn't even open to the public. After much refreshing I was able to finally get a room. Then I refreshed a bunch more and got a 2nd room. So we are booked, though in GTY rooms and the price obviously went up since Monday since it was selling so dang fast so it is more than I want to pay. I have a 3 day hold to think about it I guess. I am sure the next time they do Hawaii they will jack prices way higher since this went so well.
As plan B I also booked a southern carib from San Juan. It is a significant savings over Hawaii and something I always wanted to do.
Now time to catch up on the rest of this thread!

Does DCL release all the rooms during early booking?

 

[disneymagicgirl]

Congratulations!



Do you already have the SW Biz?

yes. Got that 8/30 and met the spend immediately. Points posted at first statement cut. I also have around 17k CP qualifying points or whatever they are called already in my account. So this SW Prem will top me off to CP.

 

[Lain]

Tagging @tink1970 -

Amex Gold “Rose Gold” card will be a limited edition until 1/9(/19?).

https://www.reddit.com/r/churning/c...details_are_official/?st=JMTDFMGP&sh=fb2857a6

 

[StephPlum]

I made some AA accounts with fake names and my address. It took awhile to start getting them. People say it’s three months but mine was probably about four

Ok. I have one is DS's name. Hasn't been that long so I'll try to be patient.

 

[disneymagicgirl]

Congratulations

What was your timing? I just got the CSR in Sep and will be flying SW in 2 weeks. Thinking of SW personal on the flight if the higher bonus is still there but will be within 30 days of CSR. Probably best to wait until later as I do not need it until May next year. Just would be easier with the higher personal bonus.

I started with about 17k qualifying points, added the SW biz on 8/30 (points have posted), and today got the Premier.

 

[disneymagicgirl]

Are you trying for a CP for 2018/2019 or 2019/2020? I am going for 2019/2020 and I have never done a CP before so I am super nervous about messing this up! LOL. Although I just realized that I had this little plan of taking a cheap SW flight with my BFF to sign up for the higher in flight offer except DH is going to be acquiring the CP--and we weren't planning on bringing the menfolk! I love how typing things out always makes me see why some grand plan I came up with won't work.

I am doing 2018/2019. I will get good value out of it for the remainder of 2018 as we have 2 trips planned, and also one in Jan I need it for. I don't believe I will be flying as much in 2020 since we intend to move back home this coming summer. So after much consideration, decided 18/19 was the best for me although it is counterintuitive based on length of validity.

 

[elgerber]

HHN is too much for me. I am a fan of spooky, suspenseful, thriller-type movies. I cannot stand the "if it's bloody, it's scary!" trend. It's not scary. It's just gross.

No HHN for me either!! My son just got back from there, he had fun. I LOVE horror movies, the scarier the better, it's my favorite genre, but I prefer to watch safe at home or in the theater. Anywhere where someone can come after me, NO WAY!

 

[platamama]

Tagging @tink1970 -

Amex Gold “Rose Gold” card will be a limited edition until 1/9(/19?).

https://www.reddit.com/r/churning/c...details_are_official/?st=JMTDFMGP&sh=fb2857a6

I saw that when I logged into my acct this morning, but clicking on the "Explore More" takes me nowhere. I'm really trying to decide if I'm going try to find the 50K offer today. I don't want to lose out on a potential 100K Plat offer in the future...

 

[gottalovepluto]

I thought that phrase wasn’t allowed here lol. But yes I’m going on in on the GrAAvy train. I have finally been getting my own mailers.

Personally, I love the GrAAvy phrase But, it will get you downvotes on reddit. As a matter of fact my next card ought to be showing up in the mail here in the next week! The only problems with this train is that after I spend the miles I feel panicked, like I absolutely must get back to X number of miles just in case I need to make an emergency trip to Europe or the Middle East or something! (Emergency: hotel deal of a lifetime that I don't want to miss )

 

[disneymagicgirl]

Does DCL release all the rooms during early booking?

I believe so. A TA posted that they were told it is sold out too. Sporadically some GTY rooms have popped up but they may be from people cancelling their holds. I can't say for sure. I imagine some rooms will open up as holds expire.

ETA: Mine will likely be released if I can't modify them to 2 connecting rooms in the next 72 hours, or at least an OV across from an Interior. I can't see paying almost $13k and having the possibility of our 2 rooms being on different floors of the ship.

 

[StephPlum]

SW is having a sale. Just checked my May 2019 trip and saved 4K points!

 

[disneymagicgirl]

SW is having a sale. Just checked my May 2019 trip and saved 4K points!

I saw yesterday our dec flights went down too. Prob is DH has a pending meeting on our departure day and he won't commit one way or another so I can adjust appropriately. He said "I will find out. It is not a big deal, it is like 5 months away." Ummm, no honey, my phone countdown shows me it is a mere 72 days until embarkation and these are holiday flights."

 

[amalone1013]

Why yes, I am going to argue with Chase over the 5x extra URs at Best Buy.



I sent them my email for the offer, including the terms saying you can use Samsung Pay linked to Chase Pay, and got this response:

Alyssa, in order for the transaction to earn the correct points, you would need to use the Chase Pay instead of the Samsung Pay.



The Chase Pay. The Samsung Pay.

 

[Lain]

I saw that when I logged into my acct this morning, but clicking on the "Explore More" takes me nowhere. I'm really trying to decide if I'm going try to find the 50K offer today. I don't want to lose out on a potential 100K Plat offer in the future...

I've been meaning to have P2 just go for the 50k/$2k offer, but it's been really hectic and I've been putting it off. I'm definitely planning to try later today. I'm fairly confident that I can pull the 50k incognito within a few tries, if Amex doesn't decide to remove the 50k offers altogether.

My wife was briefly targeted for the 100k personal Plat via CardMatch. I dawdled, lost it, and haven't been able to pull it up again since. I figure the PRG gets her 50k MR for $2k MSR. Worst case, she'll have to go with a 75k MR/$5k MSR incognito offer on the personal Plat when she's ready to get it. But if we time her Plat for November or December, she could triple dip the $200 airline credit, which helps to offset the lost 25k MR. With a targeted 100k MR offer on the Plat, who knows when you'll get it and have to jump, or lose it. You can't really time the 100k MR offer for a triple dip.

The early rumors about the Amex Gold welcome bonus was that it'll be 25k MR/$2k and up to $100 in statement credits from 20% back on the restaurant category ($500 spend). Last week, DoC posted a pic of the Gold card with a 50k MR/$3k offer. I don't know what the welcome offer will ultimately be, but assuming the lower points -- waiting for a 100k MR offer on the Plat and later settling for a 25k MR offer on the new Gold card is 125k MR with a $100 statement credit. Whereas, going for the PRG now with a 50k MR offer and the Plat later with a 75k MR offer also nets 125k MR, but potentially with a third $200 airline credit. Even assuming the 50k MR/$3k offer on the new Gold card, that's $1k more MSR than the current incognito offer.

And I thought you've already had the Amex Platinum card?

 

[Albort]

Why yes, I am going to argue with Chase over the 5x extra URs at Best Buy.



I sent them my email for the offer, including the terms saying you can use Samsung Pay linked to Chase Pay, and got this response:

Alyssa, in order for the transaction to earn the correct points, you would need to use the Chase Pay instead of the Samsung Pay.



The Chase Pay. The Samsung Pay.

im not sure, but it did work for me...

 

[gottalovepluto]

Why yes, I am going to argue with Chase over the 5x extra URs at Best Buy.



I sent them my email for the offer, including the terms saying you can use Samsung Pay linked to Chase Pay, and got this response:

Alyssa, in order for the transaction to earn the correct points, you would need to use the Chase Pay instead of the Samsung Pay.



The Chase Pay. The Samsung Pay.

Wow Chase! You could always try a fresh SM to see if you get a more, umm, competent response?

 

[Lain]

Tagging @tink1970 -

Amex Gold “Rose Gold” card will be a limited edition until 1/9(/19?).

https://www.reddit.com/r/churning/c...details_are_official/?st=JMTDFMGP&sh=fb2857a6

I saw that when I logged into my acct this morning, but clicking on the "Explore More" takes me nowhere. I'm really trying to decide if I'm going try to find the 50K offer today. I don't want to lose out on a potential 100K Plat offer in the future...

From r/churning:

I just chatted with an Amex representative and I got the following message from him:

me: Hi, I just got a notification about the American Express Gold Card and a limited edition rose gold card. I was wondering if it were possible to get this limited edition card

amex rep (AR): I have checked all the details regarding this and we do not have any changes to our Cards to share at this time

me: Hmm that is odd because I got a popup saying there are changes. Is there any way I can upload a screenshot of that here?

AR: I totally understand , actually as part of regular testing to our website, some Card Members saw test materials in their Amex online account. We do not have any changes to our Cards at this time. Please be assured if there would be any certain change, we will notify our card members via different mode of communication

Guess we have to wait til tomorrow?​

 

[amalone1013]

im not sure, but it did work for me...

So weird. Didn't work on my two purchases or the one I did on DHs. I got a SM going for him too.

Wow Chase! You could always try a fresh SM to see if you get a more, umm, competent response?

Might do that next. I did reattach the terms and point out it says I can do that in the terms...

 

[amalone1013]

From r/churning:

I just chatted with an Amex representative and I got the following message from him:

me: Hi, I just got a notification about the American Express Gold Card and a limited edition rose gold card. I was wondering if it were possible to get this limited edition card

amex rep (AR): I have checked all the details regarding this and we do not have any changes to our Cards to share at this time

me: Hmm that is odd because I got a popup saying there are changes. Is there any way I can upload a screenshot of that here?

AR: I totally understand , actually as part of regular testing to our website, some Card Members saw test materials in their Amex online account. We do not have any changes to our Cards at this time. Please be assured if there would be any certain change, we will notify our card members via different mode of communication

Guess we have to wait til tomorrow?​

Me thinks this CSR works for AMEX and Chase