I have a beginner question that is probably answered 5x through the numerous pages,but I signed up for a Marriott CC, got the 70k bonus pts in the summer time period and promptly cancelled the card. So I did the same thing in late November all over again and then in January they said they would not be giving me add'l 70k pts. I asked them why and they said b/c I have already rec'd the bonus from a previous card transaction. I did this for my wife twice w/ no issues. So I asked the guy how long I would have to wait to get the bonus pts again and he said 5 years. Clearly that was not true b/c my wife had no issues. Has anyone done this w/ Marriott? How long do I need to wait to do this again? I could just switch brands and I might just end up doing this. Which one is the best as far as cc bonus pts? I don't want to pay the annual fee for a cc and I don't like paying for hotels as I haven't in years.