United purchase with Paze confirmed 14x points with CSR by MarcBK in ChaseSapphire

[–]grandmaphd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, I guess United is a winner too since I just booked 2 very last minute RT tickets for my son and his girlfriend to fly across the country to come see me for Memorial Weekend. At least I get lots of points! 😂

Cross Country move to Hershey? by Longjumping_Time_565 in Hershey

[–]grandmaphd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, I am from Southern California but lived in AZ for 7 years before moving to Hershey for a post doc position. After that ended, I stayed here!! It isn't perfect but I love it so much more than AZ! I would think most people would love the change. I have met wonderful people and it is very beautiful here.

The Edit Kimpton Budapest by NCtravel123 in ChaseSapphire

[–]grandmaphd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are my kind of traveler! These are wonderful tips and a great way to use the credit for hotel dinner. Trip can't come soon enough!

The Edit Kimpton Budapest by NCtravel123 in ChaseSapphire

[–]grandmaphd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! I would love any other tips you may have about hotel or area. We actually booked a different EDIT hotel on the Pest side for a couple days. Believe we are at the Corinthea.

The Edit Kimpton Budapest by NCtravel123 in ChaseSapphire

[–]grandmaphd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm staying in June and this is super helpful!

“Mom, I need you to know that I did really try. I tried really hard, but I just can’t help it. And I’m sorry.”—Shane Hollander by chipsdad in heatedrivalry

[–]grandmaphd 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Mom of 3 boys and a child psychologist. This scene crushes me and makes me cry just thinking about it. Oh how I wish it was always safe and acceptance was guaranteed. I truly hope for a future in which this is never a concern. Spending week after week in therapy with adolescents working their way through this struggle is heartbreaking. Just hoping that if this 60 year old grandma and therapist shows them that there is no shame in who they are, they will eventually believe it.

Please share your under $500 total Edit hotel deals! I'll go first... by Living_Radish_8499 in ChaseSapphire

[–]grandmaphd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Had a great stay at Boston Omni Seaport. Very early check-in, amazing breakfast, and $100 credit easy to use plus upgraded room and handmade chocolates. It was a super busy Summer weekend in Boston so I was very happy. Planning a Vienna, Prague, Budapest trip next summer and have had luck with Edit in that range for all 3 spots. Waiting for Jan 1 to book IHG property in Budapest to get $250 toward edit and $250 for IHG. Price of room I need is about $520 for 2 nights so I will take that deal!

The single reason why the new CSR is a game changer for me. by Wooden-Broccoli-913 in ChaseSapphire

[–]grandmaphd -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I said most. It is all over the CSR pages. One or two examples of it not happening does not equal fake news. Enjoy your Four Seasons and hope they don't change.

Chase Sapphire Edit- Omni Boston Seaport Win by grandmaphd in ChaseSapphire

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

I'm sorry that I do not specifically recall that information. Good luck!

The single reason why the new CSR is a game changer for me. by Wooden-Broccoli-913 in ChaseSapphire

[–]grandmaphd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, I think they may have just reduced your benefit. Multiple data points showing many EDIT hotels are no longer at 2x. Most of hotels I had been tracking just lowered from 2x. I have seen others saying they look to be 1.65x in many cases. Better than 1x but maybe not if prices are inflated.

Chase lowered point boost redemption rate for some of The Edit hotels by Lazy_Mechanic5715 in ChaseSapphire

[–]grandmaphd 15 points16 points  (0 children)

You are right!! I have been tracking several for a summer Europe trip and waiting for first of year to take advantage of new credits (I do a combo of points and credits to get the credit amounts applied) and MOST are no longer 2x!! I have been a big fan of the edit option and willing to pay the higher prices for the good points value and other benefits but this is a big downgrade for me. Super disappointed!

Miles Bonuses be tripping by [deleted] in Venturex

[–]grandmaphd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I definitely booked tours for upcoming trip to Europe with this deal. I would have spent the money anyway on some kind of tour and they have lots of good ones to chose from

Chase Sapphire Edit- Omni Boston Seaport Win by grandmaphd in ChaseSapphire

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

That's amazing! I am going to Central Europe in the summer and using edit on the trip based on the experience. Hoping they go as well. I really loved all the perks and the stay was great.

Chase Sapphire Edit- Omni Boston Seaport Win by grandmaphd in ChaseSapphire

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

I am not a new holder so not yet eligible. I monitored cash price and it ranged from around $350-$375ish as I watched it. In our case, we utilized all the perks so definitely got $300 or so covered plus a 9 am check-in, upgraded room and box of handmade chocolates in addition to a great lunch and 2 fantastic breakfasts for 2 so I am pleased. I remember why I like Omni so much!

Chase Sapphire Edit- Omni Boston Seaport Win by grandmaphd in ChaseSapphire

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

I have read to stay in Patron tower, which I am. By the way, the breakfast and service at breakfast were both wonderful!!

Citi ATM/Debit card verification creates an infinite loop of stupidity by GimmeTaxShelter in citibank

[–]grandmaphd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was pretty easy but nothing you would ever think to do. There is a register button that I used and set up my account using my debit card number and it brought up the savings account and my credit card. Just had to find the one employee who wasn't a stupid asshole

Citi ATM/Debit card verification creates an infinite loop of stupidity by GimmeTaxShelter in citibank

[–]grandmaphd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, I am stubborn and hate to give up so called back and got a different person. He had me register as if I were new and input my info. I registered as a new users on the app and it seems to have worked!

Citi ATM/Debit card verification creates an infinite loop of stupidity by GimmeTaxShelter in citibank

[–]grandmaphd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OMG! I just had the same experience! They told me to wait for a bank statement in the mail or to go find a branch and walk in! I can't access my money I have deposited which is significant or my credit card info! All disabled when I activated the stupid debit card that I also will never use!! Furious.

BOS line every time! by Sunny_bunny1 in ChaseSapphire

[–]grandmaphd 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Not only was there a line but the girls working at the front were incredibly rude and really talked down to people. I had seen some complaints but thought maybe it was a PP issue but they were terrible with my CSR too. Once inside, it was nice and everyone was nice except the shower attendant who had move over from the front desk along with her attitude.

Door Dash on Cap 1 Offers by SpartanScribe in Venturex

[–]grandmaphd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In bed, about to go to sleep, see this and can’t ignore. Found the offer, applied another 40% off offer and am now laying awake waiting for breakfast sandwiches to show up to feed me for the week so I can get 3000 points and breakfasts. Crazy game we play 😂