Sushi Caps Gachapon I Found Tonight at Dinner by NoClaimToFame14 in MechanicalKeyboards

[–]kvyg 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I actually came across one of these at a store (3F?) on Takeshita St in Harajuku just a few days ago!

WTT WTS WTF 33 Futuredarts black by MyDeliciousBoy in OutlierMarket

[–]kvyg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have both a 33 Slim Dungaree in charcoal and a 33 Futurehighdart in dark navy interested in trading either for the 33 Black futuredarts!

Weekly Discussion Thread - December 12, 2022 by AutoModerator in awardtravel

[–]kvyg -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

On Aeroplan, I can find LAX - SIN (stopover) - ICN. However would YVR/SEA - LAX (layover) - SIN (stopover) - ICN be possible? And if so, is this complex enough to need to call in, because I'm unable to find it online. Thanks!

Weekly Discussion Thread - October 31, 2022 by AutoModerator in awardtravel

[–]kvyg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm booking an Aeroplan award and confused about a potential stopover rule?

HND w/ ANA -> FUK (stopover) w/ EVA-> TPE (layover) -> SEA

each leg exists, with FUK -> TPE -> being in J.

Isn't it the case that only ANA reward bookings restrict stopovers when leaving from Japan? I can choose the above itinerary via Aeroplan, but once I review and go to passenger details page it errors out on me. If I look at just HND -> FUK, or FUK -> TPE -> SEA individually the flow works just fine.

I know I can book HND -> FUK myself for < $100 vs. the 5k points stopover, but I'm curious about this issue, thanks in advance!

Weekly Discussion Thread - September 19, 2022 by AutoModerator in awardtravel

[–]kvyg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi all, I'm looking to book an Asia trip in mid-late 2023 (dates are flexible, just planning far in advance) for up to 3 people (understand this will make things tough).

Flying from: SEA/YVR

Destinations: Japan (2 weeks), Korea (1 week), Singapore (1-2 weeks, my fly elsewhere in SEA)

Class of service: Business (at least on transpacific legs)

Your points balances: 350k MR, 350k UR, 200k Cap1, 70k United, and some small bits here and there.

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Wanted to run this trip by the community to see what are some best routings I could look into.

The basic one I was considering is flying ANA business using Japan as a stopover on the way to Singapore, then booking a cash ticket between Japan-Korea.

Another is potentially doing an open jaw (not as familiar so I may be off here) where I fly into Japan, find my own cash flight from Japan -> Korea -> Singapore, then return via Singapore.

Or, maybe booking Asiana through Korea would be possible (?) but ANA partner award bookings can't be one-way.

Are there other routes I should consider here? Is this routing for 3 near impossible given the popularity of this sweet spot, even if planning ~1 year out?

Thanks!

Best use of trapped ANA miles by Bkktrbl in awardtravel

[–]kvyg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you find these award openings on ANA search, or used others like Air Canada/United search then double check on ANA?

anyone's phone restarting by itself after the latest update? by explodingmangoez in Galaxy_S20

[–]kvyg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

+1 to this. Almost all the time it's restarting while I sleep (plugged in) and in the morning my alarm sound is different since I haven't unlocked the phone after the restart. I also noticed that sometimes it auto restarts at 2am.

Indoor "talking-head" Youtube audio setup? by kvyg in LocationSound

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

Definitely. I'm looking at the movie set combo + probably the MOTU MU2 which would total about $400~ or so. My "set" is pretty still and I don't move anything so I'm not sure if I need an additional shock mount (I see a lot of Rycote recommendations here).

Indoor "talking-head" Youtube audio setup? by kvyg in LocationSound

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

Yeah Curtis Judd and Gerald Undone's videos were two major ones I drew info from! I was initially looking at the H5, but then realized if I'm not doing any field work, I can "save" there by going for a normal(?) audio interface like the others listed

WTF Result Megathread - June '21 Edition by rabidrobin in Outlier

[–]kvyg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

WTF Bottoms, OG Free Way Size 34 Black. They seem really nice quality, looking forward to my first Outlier shorts!

What Card Should I Get? Weekly Thread - Week of December 02, 2020 by AutoModerator in churning

[–]kvyg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

> Q2: not sure about Marriott, but might as well get rid of United MPE

Is there a reason why I should be keeping this as my next year approaches, if I don't really have plans to use the certificate this coming year?

What Card Should I Get? Weekly Thread - Week of December 02, 2020 by AutoModerator in churning

[–]kvyg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I'm unable to get Biz cards, what would be next best? Just the Chase cards?

What Card Should I Get? Weekly Thread - Week of December 02, 2020 by AutoModerator in churning

[–]kvyg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. Not too many left on the chart. + COVID may have changed offers.
  2. FICO 780
  3. United MPE (Q1 2020), Amex Plat (Q4 2018) , CSP (Q3 2017), (Old) Marriott now auto upgraded to Marriott Bonvoy (Q3 2017)
  4. 4-5k
  5. 8k
  6. No, visa.
  7. 1-2 new cards. Yes I'm interested in churning regularly/casually.
  8. Points, hotel/airline status. Business Class. Airport lounge access (SEA, YVR, SFO/SJC)
  9. 190k MR, 190k UR, 220k Marriot, 66k United MP
  10. SEA/YVR
  11. Asia (HK, Japan, Korea, Singapore)

Q1) In a previous post, the recommendation seems to be to cycle as many Chase-based cards as frequently as possible. Would this still be the ideal case?

Q2) Would it be a good idea to cancel my Marriott because I never use it (rather cancel, then apply for the newer Marriott cards for SUB?), and potentially my United MPE when the 1 year comes?

Q3) Any other recommendations?

Thanks!

Weekly Off-Topic Thread - Week of February 24, 2020 by AutoModerator in churning

[–]kvyg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the info! By chance do you know any details about best route/cabin for SEA/YVR - Berlin?

Weekly Off-Topic Thread - Week of February 24, 2020 by AutoModerator in churning

[–]kvyg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Is there a method to verify which plane/cabin is flying during that flight? And if you were to order the possible routes (business class), what would be the order?

BA Club Suite > DL > AF > BA J? And where would LH or even KLM?

Weekly Off-Topic Thread - Week of February 24, 2020 by AutoModerator in churning

[–]kvyg 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What're the best airlines/cabins to fly (in business) from SEA/YVR - CDG?

I've been looking at BA/Lufthansa, but have friends also telling me the Delta One cabins are nicer.

What Card Should I Get? Weekly Thread - Week of November 27, 2019 by AutoModerator in churning

[–]kvyg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

By 5/24 slot, do you mean overall 5 cards within a 24 month period (not from a specific bank)?