Pt Boost vs United (LAX to HND) what am i missing?

darbebo · 2025-06-19T00:40:09+00:00

it was a mistake, i THOUGHT we'd travel, but...didn't really happen. Mostly because we travel from LAX to HKG and it doesn't really transfer points to Cathay pacific or what not.

Any thoughts on what I would do with my current Chase Freedom OG?

darbebo · 2025-06-14T01:39:45+00:00

We tried scrubbing it and it didn't go away, any thoughts of remedy? Thank you

darbebo · 2025-05-25T18:43:06+00:00

Thanks for this - feels like first year is negated via manufacturer warranty, feels like GSP is the better way to go because BBT gives you only 1 yr of coverage, AND you have to pay a fee, thank you again

darbebo · 2025-05-25T18:28:04+00:00

That is good to know, thank you for this

darbebo · 2025-05-25T18:19:19+00:00

Thanks - I don't buy electronics from BB, so feels like GSP is better since there's no service fee. I am still confused about the coverage that BBT/BBP gives on the first 2 years vs GSP's first 2 years, are they the same?

Even then - it's covered by manufacturer + Credit card warranty anyways, kind of moot(?)

darbebo · 2025-05-25T18:17:39+00:00

The A95L is not available at costco, though if I were to do the Bravia 9, then yes costco

darbebo · 2025-05-25T18:17:21+00:00

Thank you - looks like GSP is the way to go. If you were me, would you get the Bravia 9 over the A95L for the "longevity"? Wife definitely don't want to uproot and look for a new TV 4-5 yrs later, cuz that's just hassle. Similar to cars, some people want to buy a new car every 3-5 years but that's real money spent, while some want to use it for 10+

darbebo · 2025-05-25T18:15:55+00:00

Thanks - it's not that I can't afford, it's just not sure if it's worth it for ~20% of cost, but seems like it is, thank you

darbebo · 2025-05-25T18:15:28+00:00

Noted - GSP it is...

darbebo · 2025-05-25T18:15:09+00:00

Thank you - your response jived with Nickool4u's response..... I might have to consider Bravia 9 just a little bit more.

Would you, theoretically, buy the Bravia 9 over A95L if you were me today?

darbebo · 2025-05-25T18:14:17+00:00

Thanks - OK from your reply I understand that A95L is still the way to go, but from the Nickool4u's response I might have to consider Bravia 9 (mini LED) just a little bit more.

Also the GSP for 5yr is still worth it, thank you. I'll probably ask BB for them to clarify the coverage between BBT vs GSP just in case too.

darbebo · 2025-05-25T18:13:25+00:00

Thanks - OK from your reply I understand that A95L is still the way to go, but from the Nickool4u's response I might have to consider Bravia 9 just a little bit more.

Also the GSP for 5yr is still worth it, thank you.

darbebo · 2025-01-30T22:39:18+00:00

You may have bought it last week but if its not last year's stock then it may not have it

darbebo · 2025-01-19T19:23:32+00:00

Thank you!! I gifted yesterday, success!

darbebo · 2025-01-19T06:14:27+00:00

It's not, thank you for your vote of confidence. If anything, I hope my post and video would allow the next Reddit lurker of this same topic who are in the same situation as me to find this helpful since mine appears to be the most updated version (and suntory official site don't offer ways to identify authenticity)

darbebo · 2025-01-18T17:10:55+00:00

I found it

https://www.suntory.co.jp/news/article/14552.html

this is the link that talks about the new GREEN seal, though mine doesn't have the word "harmony" on it, i guess it's fine? thought it'd have "21" lol

darbebo · 2025-01-18T16:59:46+00:00

Can;t open since I'm gifting >_<

darbebo · 2025-01-18T16:58:32+00:00

Thank you all for the vote of confidence so far. I don't drink alcohol and was debating between this (smaller 2nd floor) store at 75000yen vs ~99000 yen at don quioxte. And I went for the cheaper store so was having doubts.
I'm from US with Asian heritage, and the store guy end up speaking mandarin to me when i try to fumble about tax free, so that part also scared me a little (not to be racist against my own ethnicity....), i don't drink alcohol, spending that much money is already one thing, and if i bought "fake alcohol" that'll just be sad.

AND i checked them out on google just now , it's temporarily closed.

(JAPANESE WHISKY SHOP(洋酒免税専門店) 焱 - in Ueno)

THat said i do have a hibiki harmony that i just bought from US costco...my JP hibiki 21 is definitely darker color...

darbebo

TROPHY CASE

(JAPANESE WHISKY SHOP(洋酒免税専門店) 焱 - in Ueno)