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Re: How Many Credit Cards Do You Have?
« Reply #901 on: June 18, 2011, 10:37:26 PM »

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Re: How Many Credit Cards Do You Have?
« Reply #902 on: June 18, 2011, 10:43:48 PM »
http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2011/06/its-bump-bonus-time-chase-sapphire.html

:love:  Could be a good one...

Don't think it's real. We'll see. Would be amazing.

def. skeptical, but would be awesome

Is it a no-lose situation to hold off on getting the 50K Sapphire while checking back here for the next few weeks to see if sd and daris have gotten to the bottom of this 100K talk?

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Re: How Many Credit Cards Do You Have?
« Reply #903 on: June 18, 2011, 11:35:48 PM »
http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2011/06/its-bump-bonus-time-chase-sapphire.html

:love:  Could be a good one...

Don't think it's real. We'll see. Would be amazing.

def. skeptical, but would be awesome

Is it a no-lose situation to hold off on getting the 50K Sapphire while checking back here for the next few weeks to see if sd and daris have gotten to the bottom of this 100K talk?

Its targeted, but my plan would be to apply for the 50K then try to talk them into the 100K once accepted.  Don't see me as being lucky enough to be in the target otherwise.  Still, no harm in waiting for someone on FlyerTalk to guinea pig this crap
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Re: How Many Credit Cards Do You Have?
« Reply #904 on: June 19, 2011, 09:26:51 AM »
If I can get 100k Chase Sapphire points my Hawaii Hyatt points problem is rough ridin' solved.  I've already been accepted for the 50k and when the card arrives I will call and badger them to change it to the 100k and post results. 

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Re: How Many Credit Cards Do You Have?
« Reply #905 on: June 19, 2011, 12:41:57 PM »
If I can get 100k Chase Sapphire points my Hawaii Hyatt points problem is rough ridin' solved.  I've already been accepted for the 50k and when the card arrives I will call and badger them to change it to the 100k and post results. 

The call/badger plan seems to work with amazing results per FlyerTalk People

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Re: How Many Credit Cards Do You Have?
« Reply #906 on: June 19, 2011, 12:50:15 PM »
If I can get 100k Chase Sapphire points my Hawaii Hyatt points problem is rough ridin' solved.  I've already been accepted for the 50k and when the card arrives I will call and badger them to change it to the 100k and post results. 

The call/badger plan seems to work with amazing results per FlyerTalk People

I'm am really good at complaining to get crap I want when it comes to hotel/airline miles.  johnny wichita is very bad at it according to the rumor mill. 

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Re: How Many Credit Cards Do You Have?
« Reply #907 on: June 19, 2011, 12:55:11 PM »
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Re: How Many Credit Cards Do You Have?
« Reply #908 on: June 19, 2011, 12:56:29 PM »
If you're looking for something to buy to get miles/rewards.

http://lifehacker.com/5812114/get-extra-frequent-flyer-miles-by-using-a-credit-card-to-buy-1-coins-straight-from-the-us-mint


yeah, we've discussed that in this thread.  Some card companies will cancel your account if you do it and some let it slide.  I haven't done it before. 

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Re: How Many Credit Cards Do You Have?
« Reply #909 on: June 19, 2011, 12:59:02 PM »
If I can get 100k Chase Sapphire points my Hawaii Hyatt points problem is effing solved.  I've already been accepted for the 50k and when the card arrives I will call and badger them to change it to the 100k and post results. 

The call/badger plan seems to work with amazing results per FlyerTalk People

I'm am really good at complaining to get crap I want when it comes to hotel/airline miles.  johnny wichita is very bad at it according to the rumor mill. 

Could you make up a script to follow?

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Re: How Many Credit Cards Do You Have?
« Reply #910 on: June 19, 2011, 12:59:30 PM »
If I can get 100k Chase Sapphire points my Hawaii Hyatt points problem is rough ridin' solved.  I've already been accepted for the 50k and when the card arrives I will call and badger them to change it to the 100k and post results.  

The call/badger plan seems to work with amazing results per FlyerTalk People

I'm am really good at complaining to get crap I want when it comes to hotel/airline miles.  johnny wichita is very bad at it according to the rumor mill.  

So as somebody who hasn't applied for Sapphire, get the easy 50K now and start warming up my complaining, or call Chase and give them that dude's codes and see if that works?

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Re: How Many Credit Cards Do You Have?
« Reply #911 on: June 19, 2011, 01:03:35 PM »
If I can get 100k Chase Sapphire points my Hawaii Hyatt points problem is rough ridin' solved.  I've already been accepted for the 50k and when the card arrives I will call and badger them to change it to the 100k and post results.  

The call/badger plan seems to work with amazing results per FlyerTalk People

I'm am really good at complaining to get crap I want when it comes to hotel/airline miles.  johnny wichita is very bad at it according to the rumor mill.  

So as somebody who hasn't applied for Sapphire, get the easy 50K now and start warming up my complaining, or call Chase and give them that dude's codes and see if that works?

that code doesn't work for me online anyway so it appears to be a specific code for each targeted applicant.  I think the apply for 50K and then complain to get 100k or call and ask to apply for 100k are the options here. 

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Re: How Many Credit Cards Do You Have?
« Reply #912 on: June 19, 2011, 01:04:55 PM »
I'm really good at complaining to get crap I want when it comes to hotel/airline miles.  johnny wichita is very bad at it according to the rumor mill. 

i don't apply for stuff sometimes because i know i'd be very bad at it.  it really holds me back.
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Re: How Many Credit Cards Do You Have?
« Reply #913 on: June 19, 2011, 01:14:27 PM »
If I can get 100k Chase Sapphire points my Hawaii Hyatt points problem is effing solved.  I've already been accepted for the 50k and when the card arrives I will call and badger them to change it to the 100k and post results.  

The call/badger plan seems to work with amazing results per FlyerTalk People

I'm am really good at complaining to get crap I want when it comes to hotel/airline miles.  johnny wichita is very bad at it according to the rumor mill.  

Could you make up a script to follow?

This please, like do you start nice and then get assholey if they don't give you what you want or go straight assholey mode?


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Re: How Many Credit Cards Do You Have?
« Reply #915 on: June 19, 2011, 01:39:24 PM »
that code doesn't work for me online anyway so it appears to be a specific code for each targeted applicant.  I think the apply for 50K and then complain to get 100k or call and ask to apply for 100k are the options here. 

Doesn't appear from other links/blogs that calling and asking to apply for 100K is working.  Secure messaging for the 100K on an existing or in-the-process 50K card is working.  Still not sure if applying for the 50K now that this is all out there will get me the 100K after the SM complaint.  :dunno:

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Re: How Many Credit Cards Do You Have?
« Reply #916 on: June 19, 2011, 01:55:00 PM »
sent the SM.  We will see.  The 50k is about the best deal out there anyway so really no risk.

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Re: How Many Credit Cards Do You Have?
« Reply #917 on: June 19, 2011, 02:05:15 PM »
if I get approved for the adnl 50k I'm going to fist pump the doors off this place.  This will save me $2k at the Hyatt Kauai.  If mrs. dave signs up and also gets it that's another $2k.  unreal.  for doing nothing but spending $3k and no fees. 

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Re: How Many Credit Cards Do You Have?
« Reply #918 on: June 19, 2011, 02:10:42 PM »
I went ahead and applied for the 50K just now.

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Re: How Many Credit Cards Do You Have?
« Reply #919 on: June 19, 2011, 04:08:34 PM »
I went ahead and applied for the 50K just now.

I will be doing the same.  On this type of crap, is there a chance that Citi tries to match it or is that wishful thinking on my part?

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Re: Re: How Many Credit Cards Do You Have?
« Reply #920 on: June 20, 2011, 06:20:01 AM »
I am writing in response to your e-mail concerning the most recently promoted offers for Chase Sapphire customers.

I understand that the offer on your account is for 50000 bonus points after purchases worth $3000.00 within the first 93 days. It is never our intention to cause inconvenience to our customers due to different offers. You are our valued customer hence as a gesture of goodwill, I have added the balance 50000 points to your account which will be reflected in your next statement. I trust this adjustment brightens your day and hope to see a longstanding relationship with Chase. The original 50000 points which were offered will be added to your reward balance once you complete the required amount of purchases within the specified period

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Re: How Many Credit Cards Do You Have?
« Reply #921 on: June 20, 2011, 06:41:32 AM »
I have added the balance 50000 points to your account which will be reflected in your next statement.

:emawkid: 

Should I wait to actually get approved and have an account before SM'n?  It usually takes a week or 2 for me on Chase cards now that I've gone through so many.

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Re: How Many Credit Cards Do You Have?
« Reply #922 on: June 20, 2011, 06:45:31 AM »
I went ahead and applied for the 50K just now.

I will be doing the same.  On this type of crap, is there a chance that Citi tries to match it or is that wishful thinking on my part?

:dunno:  I may have mumped up re: the citi thankyou points.  I called yesterday to cancel my citi AA because 1) annual fee coming up, 2) wanted to get the clock going on being able to get that deal again, 3) saw I'd be possibly applying for a Citi HHonors soon (wasn't familiar w/thankyou program) and also saw I'd get that to give me a solid reason to cancel AMEX HHonors quickly.  When they gave me their anti-close person, I rejected the fee waiver but then she was talking about changing it to a Thankyou card and getting 50K points.  I didn't know wtf she was talking about at the time so I insisted on getting the card closed, but I think if I'd been prepared I could've gotten the AA card shifted to a thankyou card w/the 50K points and no fee.

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Re: How Many Credit Cards Do You Have?
« Reply #923 on: June 20, 2011, 06:59:30 AM »
I went ahead and applied for the 50K just now.

I will be doing the same.  On this type of crap, is there a chance that Citi tries to match it or is that wishful thinking on my part?

:dunno:  I may have mumped up re: the citi thankyou points.  I called yesterday to cancel my citi AA because 1) annual fee coming up, 2) wanted to get the clock going on being able to get that deal again, 3) saw I'd be possibly applying for a Citi HHonors soon (wasn't familiar w/thankyou program) and also saw I'd get that to give me a solid reason to cancel AMEX HHonors quickly.  When they gave me their anti-close person, I rejected the fee waiver but then she was talking about changing it to a Thankyou card and getting 50K points.  I didn't know wtf she was talking about at the time so I insisted on getting the card closed, but I think if I'd been prepared I could've gotten the AA card shifted to a thankyou card w/the 50K points and no fee.

yeah, that would have been nice.  Plus, no hard credit pull if you worry about that kind of thing. 

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Re: How Many Credit Cards Do You Have?
« Reply #924 on: June 20, 2011, 06:59:55 AM »
I have added the balance 50000 points to your account which will be reflected in your next statement.

:emawkid: 

Should I wait to actually get approved and have an account before SM'n?  It usually takes a week or 2 for me on Chase cards now that I've gone through so many.

I would wait to get confirmation that you are approved.