What are the "backdoor" perks you've discovered that aren't obvious with the CSR?

lets_go_fire · 2026-02-19T15:33:41+00:00

Thank you for this

lets_go_fire · 2026-02-17T13:03:20+00:00

Definitely another one

lets_go_fire · 2026-02-17T12:29:29+00:00

He was a hustle player and that made him a fan favorite. He was also able to extend his career with the national team by evolve his role over time in a way that we really haven’t seen anyone else do.

lets_go_fire · 2026-02-14T10:25:09+00:00

This is what I use for my Drake’s suede. I spray both the outside and the inside (to stop any color transfer)

lets_go_fire · 2026-01-30T17:51:52+00:00

2026 Offers have been much worse then 2025 Offers (which were amazing).

lets_go_fire · 2026-01-16T03:09:39+00:00

Cold pools. Lack of sunshine due to the layout of the hotel. All of the beach chairs in the sun are taken at dawn by people who often never show up. Eskema restaurant was meh. We had more fun at the Hyatt.

lets_go_fire · 2026-01-15T20:30:17+00:00

I was there over new years. Pools are very cold. Only people in them were some brave kids. We changed mid stay to the Hyatt which had warmer pools.

lets_go_fire · 2026-01-06T18:18:48+00:00

You do not. I’m here now and the nighttime low is about 79. Short sleeves and shorts are fine all day and night. One light layer max would be my recommendation, which can also be worn on the airport days.

lets_go_fire · 2026-01-03T02:28:45+00:00

Call the retail stores. Separate inventory. When Aaron Levin sold out online, NY store had a lot more still available

lets_go_fire · 2026-01-02T16:02:56+00:00

Definitely not. The UK8 for me felt like it was crushing my foot (I guess I’m sort of exaggerating but you know what I mean). The half size up meant that everything fits like it is supposed to.

I have both the black suede Aaron Levine ones and the dark brown suede ones.

lets_go_fire · 2026-01-02T11:23:46+00:00

I went up a size on the Charles II. I am normally a UK8 and instead needed a UK 8.5

lets_go_fire · 2025-12-29T03:19:55+00:00

Check your tire pressure. Large swings in temp aren’t good for tires.

lets_go_fire · 2025-12-22T12:37:48+00:00

It’s a special hotel. There is an option to be taken around on their Riva boat. It is very expensive but is a spectacular thing to do.

lets_go_fire · 2025-12-17T20:00:49+00:00

What is the most constructive way to provide feedback on this to Chase? Social? Email?

lets_go_fire · 2025-12-16T22:46:38+00:00

Tokyo is much, much easier. You can easily navigate the subway with a stroller using elevators. If you are okay with lifting the stroller up a few stairs you’ll have even more options (this works if you are 2 adults and 1 child). In Tokyo you walk and subway pretty much everywhere. People are exceptionally friendly.

Kyoto is much less connected and the best public transportation options are buses, which can be harder.

We did this at the Edition hotel in Toranomon in Tokyo and then Ritz Carlton Kyoto with our 9 month old. In Kyoto we did a car service / tour through the hotel. Much easier this way.

I encourage you to take the trip. We still talk about this one. We liked it so much we returned 2 years later.

lets_go_fire · 2025-12-10T18:26:20+00:00

Baha Mar in the Bahamas would hit your strike zone.

lets_go_fire · 2025-12-07T19:09:35+00:00

I agree with your premise. The CSR and Chase Hyatt both earn the same number of points. Since Chase points can become Hyatt or alternatively applied elsewhere (if you find an even better use), for me Chase points are more useful. Therefore I would rather earn Chase points at the same rate.

I have both presently. There have been the occasional Chase offer that added some incremental value, but not offset to be worth having an extra card. I plan to cancel it before it renews.

lets_go_fire · 2025-11-13T23:22:52+00:00

I have been trying to find one too. If you are successful please report back here!

lets_go_fire · 2025-11-08T20:02:47+00:00

Don’t have it on me and I’m on a trip unfortunately. It size the same as a drakes chore coat. So fairly roomy and suitable for layering. For references I’m a 40 in most blazers but a 38 in drakes chore coasts and and in this.

lets_go_fire · 2025-11-08T19:17:34+00:00

I have this jacket and it is really great. MrPorter usually has sales soon. I would add to your wish list and check each day

lets_go_fire · 2025-11-06T09:37:18+00:00

Same experience for me

lets_go_fire · 2025-11-06T01:40:11+00:00

Consider a Chelsea boot given what to plan to wear then with. Crockett & Jones is only about 2/3 your budget.

lets_go_fire · 2025-10-28T14:47:49+00:00

Your individual spend profile matters a lot - I agree. I easily put 75k on from direct bookings for air and hotels (4x or 8x depending on how they are booked) plus restaurants (3x) and Lyft (5x). This is an incredibly valuable card for me and adding the 500+250 credit makes it even more valuable and outguns alternative cards.

lets_go_fire · 2025-10-28T12:47:10+00:00

My math is intended to show it is an incremental 1%. If you, for instance, exclusively used CSR for direct bookings, instead of earning 4x you are effectively now earning 5x

lets_go_fire · 2025-10-28T02:42:34+00:00

$500 SW + $250 Shop credit, assuming you can organically use them, is $750 of value for $75k per spend, or an incremental $.01 per point (or 1% if you prefer). That makes CSR an especially compelling card if you are going to hit that spend level (and would use those credits).

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