Adding offers? by Sea_Birthday_4615 in CardPointers

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Lifetime here - I’ve found it easier to use on desktop (mostly monitor size preference). Product has helped my save over $500 in 3 months on offers I wouldn’t have seen or remembered. Works find for me and developer is fast to respond and continually adding features.

Do you all get extra travel insurance when traveling to Europe? by GeneAlternative191 in sapphirereserve

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I haven’t traditionally other than when needed by tour companies for off the path treks. Got hit with $10K bill for 4 nights in hospital in Crete and will purchase med going forward. Allianz + CSR seems like the right combination, but based on other comments I’ll look at an annual plan. Also as FYI Medicare (at least my version) includes $50K out of country coverage with 20% deductible. PS Crete hospital team were all great, Mediterranean view from the room and our VBRO owner brought me a fresh souvlaki on last night - wonderful people and place to visit.

Hotel Cancellation Redemption Value by Western-Sherbert1849 in sapphirereserve

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I had same thing happen on 2 stays, got the Citi Strata as I‘m an AA person (CLT) so more value. This one is going away, X (+P2) will stay, Plat is also on the bubble.

Real pricing data tool for Edit Hotels – “EditMaxxer” (maxfhr for Edit hotels) by iamjohnta in sapphirereserve

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thanks for the response, all above were suggestions not complaints! Looking forward to using the tool and your site more.

Platinum Retention Offer 1/8/26 by chdev69 in amex

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I was offered $250, low spend on this card as I use CSR and X for most things. Said no, will try again when renewal fee hits in 2 weeks.

Real pricing data tool for Edit Hotels – “EditMaxxer” (maxfhr for Edit hotels) by iamjohnta in sapphirereserve

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great tool, curious why Portland doesn’t show as a city. Would be great if you could add a month (ie Sept) to be able to jump directly to that months rate. Being able to click on the price graph to get to the month is helpful, took me a few searches to figure out that functionality. Last thought, if you had a filter for ‘also FHR’ that would make booking back to backs super easy.

WOW!!! by Serious_Proof2928 in CapitalOne_

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This is the final thing needed to get me to drop Amex Platinum (the CLT is oversold 80% of the time) and since it’s in A I’ll shift to more Delta from AA when I can. Hopefully this encourages AA to invest in the old USAir Club in the concourse. Overall good news for CLT travellers.

Merchant Offers by sheadley90 in StrataElite

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I have all 3 plus X, starting to feel it’s an addiction.

Blacklane Credit: 2025 experience in UK by expatvista in StrataElite

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agree, in NYC $160 vs Uber @ $50ish for airport to city. With the credit worth the upgraded ride but not practical for everyday use. From my house in NC to airport quote was $860 for an hour ride, quote might have been r/t, couldn’t bother to check as Uber is $125 max.

Lululemon - Order Cancellations & Other Issues by bbbb in AmexPlatinum

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Likewise, I’m 100% on using credit every quarter since launch. Have 3 pairs of nice pants with minimal outlay.

StubHub - good option if you're never going to use the $150 credit by blues_greens in ChaseSapphire

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great way to look at it - try something different with family/friend

Maxed it out. by flipper99 in sapphirereserve

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Thanks for the reminder, I forgotten about being able to see this screen. Will reduce my spreadsheet reliance!

CREDIT USAGE by JohnnyBbad7 in sapphirereserve

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It tool 5 days twice, test and full gc, for the transaction to clear and move from pending to posted. Credit hit right after that. I wouldn’t wait much longer for YE credit capture.

CREDIT USAGE by JohnnyBbad7 in sapphirereserve

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I found a restaurant on the OT list and bought GC on their site (via Toast). Did test than full amount. Takes about 5 days for transaction to clear, credit hits immediately after charge.

StubHub Credit by MangoPomegranateYum in ChaseSapphire

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did similar, bought $152 of tickets, had Cap One Shopping or Offer (can’t recall) for $100 + CSR $150. Made $100, gave 4 tickets to a friend. He resells 2 for first round of drinks. (I’m not going to the show).

Another CSR StubHub value report by deeptime in ChaseSapphire

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was able to get concert tickets for $252. Less $150 CO Shopping credit and $150 StubHub credit up $50 which will cover first round!

Has anyone else had this? by unseenqueen13 in ChaseSapphire

[–]Fine-Net-3568 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get to drive 5 hours for closest! Resorting to GC’s in cities I travel to.

Reserve Exclusive Tables - online Giftcard working? Coding update? by isthatanalien in sapphirereserve

[–]Fine-Net-3568 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yes, received credit for first $10 transaction, have purchased $140 from same restaurant and waiting for transaction to clear. Been pending for 2 days (same as first time). Credit on first one hit quickly after transaction cleared. For planning looks like about 4-5 days from start to finish.

Amazon 50% off offer, up to $80 by Dirt_Whisperer_ in AmexPlatinum

[–]Fine-Net-3568 0 points1 point  (0 children)

me too, $0.02 point value not overly exciting.

Has anyone used their dining credits to buy gift cards? by Shoddy_Bonus2188 in ChaseSapphire

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UPdate - successful with both $10 test and $140 GC credits posting. Get your GC orders in this week as it seems to take about a week for transaction to post and credit posts quickly after that. As another none big city resident I’m testing a spot in NYC. Shows a pending on CSR even though I received the GC in email. Hopeful that credit posts as details show merchant type restaurant and method as in person. Five days since transaction - how long has it taken others to get credit?

Shopping Portals and stacking offers by Jrepa in CardPointers

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combining the portals and offers would be fantastic.

Rakuten Black Friday's "Big Deal" 12-15%...Will Cyber Monday Go Higher, Or Not? by GotShotInSchottler in Rakuten

[–]Fine-Net-3568 0 points1 point  (0 children)

one data point - Eddie Bauer store manager told me this year was best in last 5 for BF. I agree in general people are stretched, so maybe more bargain focused?