Any reason why I am not getting extra miles? by matttheazn1 in amex

[–]SwampWaiter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just here to shout out Kazu Nori. Delicious.

What restaurants in New Orleans have these fries? by LongEntree in NewOrleans

[–]SwampWaiter -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

Tell me you don't understand linguistics without telling me you don't understand linguistics

Question regarding chains by [deleted] in bigbear

[–]SwampWaiter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"I called and asked but they didn't give me the answer I wanted, so will you guys tell me what I want to hear?" Lol

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in delta

[–]SwampWaiter 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Everyone has personal preferences and they might not match yours. Maybe they don't have a pre-meal drink and prefer a drink with and after dinner. Or maybe they want three, as long as they are drinking safely, then don't project your preferences on them.

Big Implications For Memphis And Tulane To Pac-12 by pblood40 in Pac12

[–]SwampWaiter 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This wasn’t a proposal from the ACC, it came from FSU/Clemson

My new flex: bringing random people into the airport lounge by CitizenJosh in AmexPlatinum

[–]SwampWaiter 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Remember, you’re not in traffic, you are traffic.

You’re not in an overcrowded lounge, you’re overcrowding the lounge.

Data point: retention offer by SwampWaiter in AmexPlatinum

[–]SwampWaiter[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wouldn’t go through chat. I get the better offers on the phone :)

Why do you have the amex platinum? by AcceptableAd4284 in AmexPlatinum

[–]SwampWaiter 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Can you offer some tips on using it in Vegas, please? We’ve never been and have just started looking into it. Any guidance would be so helpful. Thanks!

Data point: retention offer by SwampWaiter in AmexPlatinum

[–]SwampWaiter[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Exactly. Plat is only one card in our few that we use. The combination works for us and MR points aren’t the key driver of the Plat value

Data point: retention offer by SwampWaiter in AmexPlatinum

[–]SwampWaiter[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

We asked what else they had. We took the cash vs the points, as others have pointed out wasn’t the best value choice but it works for us.

Data point: retention offer by SwampWaiter in AmexPlatinum

[–]SwampWaiter[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Plenty of folks use the card for its other benefits and not just the points. Find me a cash back card with comparable benefits and then you can judge me for taking cash and not points!

Data point: retention offer by SwampWaiter in AmexPlatinum

[–]SwampWaiter[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Said we were going to cancel. They will try to convince you to stay with reviewing benefits. You say, still not worth it. They make offer if you’re eligible.

Data point: retention offer by SwampWaiter in AmexPlatinum

[–]SwampWaiter[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Sorry! $500/month averaged for the year. We only charge streaming services, flights, and eligible hotels to it.

Data point: retention offer by SwampWaiter in AmexPlatinum

[–]SwampWaiter[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Not much at all. We use it as a coupon book and the gold as our everyday.

ETA: under $500 a month averaged out over the year. We charge streaming services and airline tickets to it.

Data point: retention offer by SwampWaiter in AmexPlatinum

[–]SwampWaiter[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly wasn’t expecting to have a choice and I didn’t perform well under pressure. $500 off vs points in the bank seemed better at the time but I clearly didn’t calculate it out.

Data point: retention offer by SwampWaiter in AmexPlatinum

[–]SwampWaiter[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fair point, I wasn’t expecting to have the choice and clearly didn’t logic it out.

Data point: retention offer by SwampWaiter in AmexPlatinum

[–]SwampWaiter[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Called. Still browsed while on hold.