I love credit cards so much! v2.0 (see first page for add'l details)

[GlamMistress]

DH was just approved for a Freedom card.

Lawd I don't even remember what it is like to get approved by Chase for something. We have lots of apps falling off over the next few months and I look forward to hitting Chase hard again. It's almost like starting over. Except I'm a little more strategic now and try to only app for longterm cards. I had to open this one because we won't ever be closing the Sapphire.

 

[tink1970]

Lawd I don't even remember what it is like to get approved by Chase for something.

LOL, I feel you! I'm still hanging out at 9/24 although I'll be 8/24 Oct 1 and 6/24 Nov 1 and 4/24 Dec 1 so The End Is In Sight, but it's been a loooong time! I am SOO ready to drink from the CiPpy cup!!! Please oh please let it still be flowing...

 

[Alexle2007]

Just used my AmEx Biz Plat credit for EBCI for all of holiday travel. I am sure the airports will be chaotic at Thanksgiving and Christmas when we have 5 flights to take.

 

[elgerber]

I will be there for the Minnie AP magnet if anyone else will be there for Remy and wants to trade

 

[GlamMistress]

LOL, I feel you! I'm still hanging out at 9/24 although I'll be 8/24 Oct 1 and 6/24 Nov 1 and 4/24 Dec 1 so The End Is In Sight, but it's been a loooong time! I am SOO ready to drink from the CiPpy cup!!! Please oh please let it still be flowing...

Right? I'm under on 11/2... I am thirsty, lol!

 

[palhockeymomof2]

LOL, I feel you! I'm still hanging out at 9/24 although I'll be 8/24 Oct 1 and 6/24 Nov 1 and 4/24 Dec 1 so The End Is In Sight, but it's been a loooong time! I am SOO ready to drink from the CiPpy cup!!! Please oh please let it still be flowing...

Right? I'm under on 11/2... I am thirsty, lol!

You are both able to drink from the CIPpy cup

 

[DLgal]

I haven't booked flights yet, but I have booked multiple hotels, and I know I've gotten the same price I would elsewhere and my 1.5x worked as they should have. Would love to hear from others about the flight thing...

I think the issue I run into with hotels is that we often use a discount, either AAA or Fed Govt, to get a special rate. Expedia doesn't allow you to apply these rates, so the prices they show are often higher than if we booked through the hotel directly. Also, a couple times, Expedia didn't have the room/bed type we needed and only had higher priced options, so booking through the hotel directly was a better way to go.

 

[afan]

Just did a survey that included TPG. Only asked why I wouldn't recommend them but it was nice to call him a shill. Was odd they were included with nerd wallet, sofi and credit karma. Was a different topic from what I've been getting lately on swagbucks.

 

[bernina]

I think the issue I run into with hotels is that we often use a discount, either AAA or Fed Govt, to get a special rate. Expedia doesn't allow you to apply these rates, so the prices they show are often higher than if we booked through the hotel directly. Also, a couple times, Expedia didn't have the room/bed type we needed and only had higher priced options, so booking through the hotel directly was a better way to go.

I’ve run into this as well. It’s not a bad price but it’s not the best rate I would book either. That’s why I prefer to either use to pay for a cruise or to transfer points to airlines/hotels.

 

[LB002]

Back on the Delta Vacations topic...

I am ready to cancel my package (Tickets are all linked. I never got a WDW email, but the "Confirmation #" in my Delta account worked in MDE). I tried to just cancel online with the "cancel this trip" button, but it says my cancellation fee is more than the original trip cost and my refund is -$421 (I am expecting a $329 voucher). I bought the insurance, so is there a different process to cancel through the insurance?

 

[PolyRob]

How does that work? You book JetBlue flight through UR portal using URs and earn miles at the same time? Just wanted to know if I am understanding it correctly.

Yes, JetBlue (and other airlines) view the UR booking as "cash" so you earn points on that travel.

 

[PolyRob]

Anyone see the Disney Rewards email with the special on Disney+ that just came out? $120 for 2 years, $170 for 3 years. Glad those interested in the D23 offer jumped when they did.

HAHA I guess that is another Disney e-mail I stopped getting in addition to APs... Definitely glad I jumped on the D23 deal!

 

[jhoannam]

When did BonBon start charging $10 for extra kids when you have more than 2 guests? I will be cancelling all 4 cards, this I just getting ridiculous. I’m going to only add 2 guest.

 

[Alice Sr.]

Today is my first time packing with packing cubes and omg I actually have room in my suitcase now. These things are amazing.

Ok, I give, I have to give them a try. Kind of embarrassed to admit but I currently use jumbo ziplocks. Is there a set or size that I should start out with? I'm on the road every other week, it's a grind. I welcome anything that can bring amazing into my life. Thanks

 

[disneymagicgirl]

My DH does this with eBay. He is making some nice profit as DS’s bank account shows.

How do people know what to sell? That is where I always get stuck. There is one brand I buy for my DD3 that resells like hotcakes, but otherwise I never see anything I think I can flip like that.

 

[snugglebug]

Yes, JetBlue (and other airlines/hotels) view the UR booking as "cash" so you earn points on that travel.

Maybe airlines, but I know Hilton and Marriott do not give any type of credit when booking via UR. They see it as an Expedia reservation.

I wish the UR portal had never switched to Expedia. The previous portal did give the option of putting in membership info and I believe did give credit.

 

[disneymagicgirl]

Well this makes me sick.
We were assigned a Hyatt Regency in Chicago for a hockey tournament at $149/night x3 nights. However, it is only a 5k/night property and I am not allowed to use points.

 

[WVMomof3]

Yes, I did this for my CP last time and DH's overall velocity is very tame. I wouldn't do it now for myself, but it will be fine for him. (red cards are closed and yellow on the chopping block)

ETA: Well now I am seeing he is eligible for a sapphire come 3/1 as well. I am thinking after the next CIP and SW CP, I lay off for 6 months and then double dip?


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Did he product change a CSP or Freedom to the CSR? Because the CSR didn't come out until August 2016. Just wanted to make sure you didn't get your dates wrong.

 

[WVMomof3]

Maybe airlines, but I know Hilton and Marriott do not give any type of credit when booking via UR. They see it as an Expedia reservation.

I wish the UR portal had never switched to Expedia. The previous portal did give the option of putting in membership info and I believe did give credit.

You did not get hotel credit on the previous portal either.

 

[PolyRob]

Maybe airlines, but I know Hilton and Marriott do not give any type of credit when booking via UR. They see it as an Expedia reservation.

I wish the UR portal had never switched to Expedia. The previous portal did give the option of putting in membership info and I believe did give credit.

You did not get hotel credit on the previous portal either.

Whoops, edited my post for accuracy!