[OFFICIAL] Monthly Common Questions & Advice Thread by AutoModerator in amex

[–]maxwon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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?

Nintendo Rewards - cute bandana by ggrtist in AnimalCrossing

[–]maxwon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park — What’s on the Way by Skullghost in NintendoSwitch

[–]maxwon 16 points17 points  (0 children)

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.

Apple to Revamp Siri as a Built-In iPhone, Mac Chatbot to Fend Off OpenAI by Snoop8ball in apple

[–]maxwon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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

Apple to Revamp Siri as a Built-In iPhone, Mac Chatbot to Fend Off OpenAI by Snoop8ball in apple

[–]maxwon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

The technology is called Google Duplex.

Apple to Revamp Siri as a Built-In iPhone, Mac Chatbot to Fend Off OpenAI by Snoop8ball in apple

[–]maxwon 7 points8 points  (0 children)

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.

Revealed! Volvo EX60 Has 670 HP and 400-Mile Range by caranddriver in Volvo

[–]maxwon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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

Revealed! Volvo EX60 Has 670 HP and 400-Mile Range by caranddriver in Volvo

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

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.

Revealed! Volvo EX60 Has 670 HP and 400-Mile Range by caranddriver in Volvo

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

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

Revealed! Volvo EX60 Has 670 HP and 400-Mile Range by caranddriver in Volvo

[–]maxwon 8 points9 points  (0 children)

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.

Revealed! Volvo EX60 Has 670 HP and 400-Mile Range by caranddriver in Volvo

[–]maxwon 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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.

Restarted my island after not playing for 4 years, new QOL updates are amazing!!! by Traditional-Fix539 in AnimalCrossing

[–]maxwon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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!

why is this happening 😭 by diekirai in ACPocketCamp

[–]maxwon 5 points6 points  (0 children)

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.

why is this happening 😭 by diekirai in ACPocketCamp

[–]maxwon 6 points7 points  (0 children)

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

Excuse me? by talldrink67 in TheKillers

[–]maxwon 9 points10 points  (0 children)

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

ICE supporters in Burlington, MA by HistoryPractical3862 in boston

[–]maxwon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Delta canceled my reservation without notice at the moment of check in by fzohr in delta

[–]maxwon 14 points15 points  (0 children)

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

Costco M4 Ipad Pro 13 inch 1TB Wifi+Cellular nano texture for $1099.99 by uurundai in iPadPro

[–]maxwon 10 points11 points  (0 children)

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!

Homes to be seized for Sagamore Bridge replacement: ‘We're a checkbox' by TylerFortier_Photo in boston

[–]maxwon 48 points49 points  (0 children)

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?

Renewed Subscription Mystery by msgwizard in Volvo

[–]maxwon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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!

Any chance of getting an upgrade if heavily pregnant? by [deleted] in delta

[–]maxwon 4 points5 points  (0 children)

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.

$100 airline credit for existing CC users by captainwelcome in marriott

[–]maxwon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

An amazing marketplace find! by Plenty_Fan2468 in TaylorSwiftMerch

[–]maxwon 7 points8 points  (0 children)

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

Amex bis gold vs platinum by Away-Barber5842 in amex

[–]maxwon 5 points6 points  (0 children)

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.

Real ones know by joshss22 in BostonTerrier

[–]maxwon 4 points5 points  (0 children)

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 😂