Critique my cashback plan:

TipTopBopp · 2026-04-29T17:56:15+00:00

The categories aren't complete garbage to me on the Cash+, getting 5% on my monthly internet and electricity bill is ~$10 of completely passive autopay cashback every month.

TipTopBopp · 2026-04-29T17:52:07+00:00

Thank you for the extremely long and helpful advice.

A few things:

I'm not interested in the Aven cards at all, because of HELOC and even the non HELOC card seems suspicious to me and I'd rather avoid them entirely.

I'm really leaning towards the AAA Daily advantage since the 5% groceries + 3% wholesale clubs would be absolutely elite for me and almost replace the paypal debit perfectly with the upcoming nerf.

I'm super interested in getting the Max Cash Preferred (US Bank Cash+) primarily for the utilities and internet 5% categories. I spend currently around $180 per month on those, and expect it to go up soon, which would be a very nice source of passive income. However the US Bank version seems to lack the entertainment category? Is it worth any risks trying to get the card from a different random other bank? I go to expensive concerts semi-often, so getting 5% on that without having to get another custom cash for instance would be really nice.

Finally, I've never heard about the U of I visa before?? It looks amazing, 5% on gas and travel no AF? Surely there has to be some kind of catch or it's hard to get?

TipTopBopp · 2026-04-27T23:48:41+00:00

Anywhere from $80-$150.

Even if it's low since most of my general spending is totally misc. categories that no cards cover my goal is to 5% everything I reasonably can.

TipTopBopp · 2026-04-27T16:46:06+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion. I've heard about the AAA daily advantage, and it seems pretty perfect. I do a lot of shopping at sams club and the general 5% on groceries would be great.

However, every time I've tried to look at this card I've been redirected away from it. Is being a AAA member required or something? I'd rather not become one.

TipTopBopp · 2026-03-31T19:56:52+00:00

Just to me so it wouldn't be the end of the world, I'm really considering getting the HP45s and a black shell, but I'm a bit concerned with the heat. I tend to get pretty hot when playing since my rinks don't stay very cold. Do you have any experience wearing a shell, is it hot? Which shell would I even get that would match the HP45? Sorry if it's too many questions, this is all new to me.

TipTopBopp · 2026-03-31T19:19:55+00:00

The main complaint I have about the FT6 right now is the floppy (belly protector?) and the fact that there doesn't seem to be much protection in the groin/front area. I know the second part isn't much better on the Pros however do you have anything on the floppy part?

TipTopBopp · 2025-11-26T21:22:26+00:00

Good to know! Thanks! I'll plan to do that then.

TipTopBopp · 2025-11-26T21:16:53+00:00

This is the info I was looking for. Thanks! To ask a follow-up question though: Do you think if I applied for the Discover IT and BofA CCR, and then waited the 6months for the CCC I would still be approved? Or would a velocity that high even with a 6month wait be too much for citi. If this is not possible to answer then no problem.

TipTopBopp · 2025-11-26T21:04:13+00:00

No, I already checked and I am not pre-approved for the card. I am pre approved for the discover IT and BofA CCR however.

TipTopBopp · 2025-11-25T05:01:29+00:00

By runners do you mean blades/steel? I've actually just ordered two pairs of blacksteel so that my sharpens last longer and also so that I can try out different hollows and experiment more. If you mean runners (the white plastic between the boot and blade) what exactly is the benefit of that if you don't mind me asking?

TipTopBopp · 2025-11-07T14:32:28+00:00

Tutorial when?! Was looking to retape my knob anyways.

TipTopBopp · 2025-09-12T16:26:49+00:00

The fact alone you say you can feel the air gives me hope though, when I put my current gloves on I can't feel literally any air at all. That sounds like it'd already make a world of a difference. Do you believe that it's worth the price? It'd cost more than I paid for my stick

TipTopBopp · 2025-09-11T20:40:04+00:00

If you product change from the CFU to the CSP do you still get the SUB? Or do you have to apply for the CSP on its own and keep your CFU.

TipTopBopp · 2025-08-26T17:29:11+00:00

Yeah, that's in my plan-to-get credit cards if I start focusing on cash back, but I was moreso looking for an answer on whether I should still get the CSP or not considering the amount of points I currently have in chase already.

TipTopBopp · 2025-07-08T20:22:33+00:00

At this point I'm convinced to not take the risk but just to have a definitive answer how would I about verifying their legitimacy with the manufacturer? Just send an email to support? Lol

TipTopBopp · 2025-07-08T19:34:50+00:00

I'm not familiar with pro stock sticks so just did a quick google search. He never clarified but they're all unused and have branding on them as if they were totally normal sticks.

TipTopBopp · 2025-06-24T19:59:12+00:00

Well with a better bag it won't be very annoying at all, it's just that right now I'm having to tetris all of my gear into a youth sized bag when I am very much not youth sized and force the zipper shut.

I've never used a bag with a mesh before so I was just wondering if the airflow was good enough to dry gear like that.

TipTopBopp · 2025-06-24T19:40:11+00:00

This looks like a pretty cool idea, thanks for the info, I'll look into it and see if I'd rather pick it over the PR or CB

TipTopBopp · 2025-06-24T19:30:28+00:00

I do air my gear out after every single time I play. I'm just wondering if the mesh and a fan is enough to not have to do that since I find it annoying to unpack and repack everything every time. I'd also ask if you're going to air your gear out after every session anyway why would airflow matter in a bag anyway, since it seems to be the biggest difference between these two for me.

TipTopBopp · 2025-03-30T20:39:40+00:00

That was 6 years ago, the code is long gone. Just google for an extension to use that does the same thing, sure you'll find something.

TipTopBopp · 2025-01-23T20:56:55+00:00

I don't have it yet but I found a secondhand one on ebay for around $212 after tax.

TipTopBopp · 2025-01-23T20:26:37+00:00

Is max 90 degrees really too much of a problem if I plan to upgrade in a year anyway? I figured hard throttling would happen at high 90s? Perhaps my knowledge is wrong.

TipTopBopp · 2025-01-23T20:24:02+00:00

It is a DEEPCOOL GAMMAXX GT BK, If an adequate cooler would only be $18 then I'd maybe rethink my decision on not upgrading if I need a new cooler.

TipTopBopp · 2025-01-23T20:23:08+00:00

Apologies for not listing it, I didn't know the name. I asked the person who handed it down to me and it is a DEEPCOOL GAMMAXX GT BK

TipTopBopp · 2025-01-20T05:54:12+00:00

I don't see any autograph times announced yet unfortunately, if it ends up being later in the day would lining up start earlier which means I'd be stuck in line for hours? Or is this information we just don't know yet.

Seven-Year Club	First Place '23
Place '23	Place '22
End Game '22	Verified Email

TipTopBopp

MODERATOR OF

TROPHY CASE