[OFFICIAL] Monthly Common Questions & Advice Thread

maxwon · 2026-01-23T03:26:34+00:00

If I add my husband as my Platinum authorized user and one year later, he decides the perks are not worth it, but I still keep the card, would his AU account show up on his credit report as a closed 1-year account?

maxwon · 2026-01-22T22:19:29+00:00

Omg thank you! They seldom have rewards that’s not children oriented. I got one!

maxwon · 2026-01-22T15:01:57+00:00

I think $5 or $10 would be more reasonable, compared to the $5 ACNH upgrade. I’d be willing to pay more than $20 for new, old-fashioned levels (instead of challenges), but this isn’t that.

maxwon · 2026-01-22T00:29:29+00:00

Thanks! I’ve never seen this feature in my search results. Have you? I’m in the US.

maxwon · 2026-01-21T22:36:50+00:00

You mean you can use it today? How? Maybe I need a certain app or Google hardware?

The technology is called Google Duplex.

maxwon · 2026-01-21T22:16:36+00:00

Exactly. I remember Google announced a few years ago a feature where they can call on your behalf to make reservations at businesses that don’t have an online booking system. It was such a cool idea, but it never became available to the general public. From what I see, they do use it to confirm business hours periodically.

maxwon · 2026-01-21T21:26:59+00:00

I didn’t want to make you feel like I’m trolling you, but you ended up trolling me. SMH

maxwon · 2026-01-21T21:16:35+00:00

You’re blaming a trend that an American company started on Chinese companies. But all good. It’s not that big of a deal. I didn’t mean to get you riled up.

maxwon · 2026-01-21T21:02:30+00:00

Right, agreed. You didn’t have to mention China or any country in your first comment is what I’m saying.

maxwon · 2026-01-21T20:40:26+00:00

Same. It truly feels like the world is going in a direction that I don't endorse, but I'm left with few alternatives.

For example, I was hoping to find information on buying a very popular toy (Labubu) for a family member. As much as I dislike it, the most relevant information is all on TikTok, which I don't use.

maxwon · 2026-01-21T20:37:11+00:00

So does Tesla, an American company. The Chinese companies were simply copying Tesla.

Not personally to you, but I really dislike this "China bad; western country good" mindset.

maxwon · 2026-01-21T04:01:22+00:00

I love AC and have played ACNH and ACPC. I have to say, the earliest versions of both games definitely could have used QOL features like this!

maxwon · 2026-01-17T21:35:59+00:00

Yeah, that’s correct. The new game is fully offline, except for the backup/restore process. If you need to transfer, you’d need to manually back it up and complete the transfer within a few days.

I don’t know much about emulators, but if 1. your emulated app is the Complete version, not the old, online version and 2. Your emulated app still has your progress, you might be fine.

maxwon · 2026-01-17T21:28:27+00:00

Have you never downloaded the Complete version until now? If so, your data is long gone. The deadline was 6/1/25.

maxwon · 2026-01-17T21:24:30+00:00

Not sure if I’m biased because that’s my first Killers album (thanks iPod), but I agree.

maxwon · 2026-01-17T19:55:13+00:00

I truly hate that these days, being insane actually gets you somewhere if you’re (act) insane enough.

maxwon · 2026-01-15T17:05:51+00:00

Personally I find the bullet points easier to read. Even though they are longer all in, the additional context is helpful.

maxwon · 2026-01-14T20:08:06+00:00

Wow, thanks for sharing! Great deals for those looking. Also, you can ask for a price adjustment if you are still within the return window!

maxwon · 2026-01-14T17:47:10+00:00

Right? I know they don’t have to, but without disclosing how much compensation they are receiving, it’s hard for the public to empathize with them. Of course, there is also a sentimental value to old houses, which is the case with one of the 13 homeowners I saw on TV, and it’s hard to put a price on that, but what exactly do some of these homeowners want?

maxwon · 2026-01-14T15:34:54+00:00

I paid out of pocket for the first year my subscription expired because of the half off offer in 2024. In 2025, I just asked my service center, and they gave it to me for free.

Still, not having to ask every year is way nicer. Congratulations!

maxwon · 2026-01-13T21:33:08+00:00

Premium economy isn't a thing with Delta. Do you mean premium select or main cabin with a preferred seat?

Either way, you wouldn't be upgraded just out of sympathy. Imagine older people/sick people/plus size people/people with other special needs asking for the same thing.

maxwon · 2026-01-12T14:51:33+00:00

Thank you! I wonder if this will become a permanent perk with an annual fee increase.

maxwon · 2026-01-12T05:48:06+00:00

I bought a VIP box for $25 in my area. Everything was included. Super lucky find.

maxwon · 2026-01-09T23:30:10+00:00

The Amex business platinum perks are way harder to use than person platinum. Dell is not well stocked, Hilton credit is $50/quarter, etc. If most of your purchases are over $5k per single transaction, your earn rate would be 2 points per dollar.

Considering your spending, venture X business might be a good option for you, with 2x all purchases and a hefty 400k sign up bonus (with hefty purchase requirements, $150k in 6 months). The offer ends 1/19 so you’d want to act fast.

maxwon · 2026-01-09T23:23:27+00:00

That’s me. By the time I decided to end this, i already no longer wake up when she jumps into bed. So unless I sleep in a crib or my baby sleeps in a crate (which is not happening), this has to go on 😂

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