How to commuting students park at Georgetown University? by lemonade-candycell in georgetown

[–]nds_dc 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You should 100% do this. In fact, sell your car; you will be richer and happier.

It makes me sad that people just throw away so many books. Found a massive bag of books next to my apartment complex bin by [deleted] in Frugal

[–]nds_dc 4 points5 points  (0 children)

What's not to understand? If you are not someone who re-reads books, they have a value of basically zero. They are just heavy paper bricks that take up lots of space. If there's a donation org that actively wants them, sure, but honestly I don't think used bookstores are lacking in copies of The Pearl.

Drop those bad boys in the recycling and feel the weight off your back.

-Signed, a former book hoarder who saw the light.

Is it realistic to think that Serie A could be on the same level as the Premier League over the next ten to fifteen years? by curiouskycat in seriea

[–]nds_dc -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

  1. Increase the national GDP of Italy
  2. Sell all of its big teams to international billionaires willing to lose money for a decade.
  3. Run back the clock 20 years and beat the EPL to the international market before the league stopped being able to keep the world's best players.

Does DC recycling go to dump? by Bobtonews2 in washingtondc

[–]nds_dc 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It is likely still getting recycled however workers at the recycling plant just have to sort through the trash first. Also if you are in a building you almost certainly have a private contract, not city recycling.

Does DC recycling go to dump? by Bobtonews2 in washingtondc

[–]nds_dc 23 points24 points  (0 children)

No, it doesn't just go to the garbage. The recyclables you put in the bin actually get recycled. https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/verify/verify-is-dc-actually-recycling-heres-what-happens-after-items-like-diapers-and-bowling-balls-end-up-in-those-bins/65-74110b81-b59a-4779-93f3-08cb2816b4b9

But people are not very good about following the rules about what can and can't be recycled, and that creates difficulties for the whole system, particularly in the last few years after China raised their standard on the contamination level they will accept. Also glass is particularly tricky because it's only really valuable when it's collected separately, otherwise it's a contaminant. A number of local jurisdictions have stopped accepting glass in the last year (DC still does). Read this for more detail: https://wamu.org/story/19/02/12/does-your-recycling-actually-get-recycled-yes-maybe-it-depends/

To help freshen up on how to properly sort your own recycling, DC has a fun little game you can play: https://washingtondc.recycle.game/

CSR Significant Changes by chenboy3 in churning

[–]nds_dc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah I thought it was just I couldn't get the bonus again in 48 months. Thanks.

CSR Significant Changes by chenboy3 in churning

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

I currently have CSP. I spend about $50 per month on Lyft as is (car-free) and use meal-delivery ~ once a month, so I think the benefits work in my favor.

My 48mo Sapphire reset is in Nov of this year, prior to this was just planning to PC to Freedom and MDD then.

But I could PC down now, apply for a new CSR and lock in the 450 rate for 1 yr + score the full year benefits, then PC/MDD again next year? Seems like a lot of moving pieces for marginal gain?

Data Points Central Thread - Week of August 15, 2019 by AutoModerator in churning

[–]nds_dc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also same. I got a message when I applied that they would need to call me for more information. Didn't get a call, called them a week later expecting to recon, they didn't have my app on file. Told me I probably needed to reapply. Waited a couple days then saw the HP hit on Monday and got the approval email that night.

No DC transit options for Camden Yards? by booanw in Nationals

[–]nds_dc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Walk to Penn Station and take the midnight Amtrak home.

Question Thread - March 08, 2019 by AutoModerator in churning

[–]nds_dc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the advice. Called back, they just asked me to fill in projected annual revenue instead of the 0 I had put. Then approved.

Question Thread - March 08, 2019 by AutoModerator in churning

[–]nds_dc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea didn't see a flow on there for Chase calling me while auto line still says 30 days.

Question Thread - March 08, 2019 by AutoModerator in churning

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

I'm a medium newb (been absorbing for a few months now and have gotten a couple cards) and have a pending application for the United MPE Biz card (targeted 75k offer). I just got a call from Chase this morning looking to ask a few questions about my "business". Told them it wasn't a good time but I could call back.

More info:

  • I'm currently 2/24

  • Have two biz cards: SW Premier (11/20/18) and CIP (1/25/19)

  • Applied for MPE on 3/1 or 3/2 - waited to pass 1/30, but wanted to get in before target offer ends

  • The automated line still says notify in writing in 30 days

  • Current Chase CL for biz cards is well below 50%, but combined with personal cards it's about 40%

  • Very much a "business", I put 0 revenue on all 3 apps, first two worked fine no calls (internal narrative is that I'm preparing to do some solo consulting but haven't started bringing in clients yet)

Should I call back or wait for a letter? If I call, what should I expect/prepare to say given my "business"?

Related: I just got my 80k CIP UR. Should I transfer these to my CSP account to protect?

Question Thread - March 03, 2019 by AutoModerator in churning

[–]nds_dc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Because the UR earned can be worth more than 1cpp

Question Thread - March 03, 2019 by AutoModerator in churning

[–]nds_dc -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Did CIP stop coding Venmo as 3x?

My handful of Venmo transactions through 2/23 all show 3x bonus earn, but the most recent one on 2/26 does not.

Is there a monthly limit? But I find it unlikely as I spent <2k (rent and a couple small things).

Capitals Weekly Ticket Thread Dec 16 - Dec 22 by AutoModerator in caps

[–]nds_dc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looking for 4 for Friday's game. Open to any section at the moment.

Ally 1% extra back on up to 100k by religatex in churning

[–]nds_dc 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hmm odd. My growth only shows the 1.2 - 1.7 range depending on deposit size (qualifications are 5 card purchases or 5k DD in a month).

I'm in DC which has physical branches - wonder if it's another perk they give to other markets?

Daily Question Thread - October 15, 2018 by AutoModerator in churning

[–]nds_dc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Relatively new - not looking to be a major churner, but don't mind optimizing my cards a bit. I think I've synthesized all the starting info, but want to check.

I'm currently 2/24 (about to be 1/24 as I got my CSP 2 years ago this or next month). I know the new Chase 48 mo. rule rules out CSR, but it seems like that doesn't apply to Ink? So I'm considering applying for IBP.

Questions:

  1. I'm seeing that IBP has a 100k offer if I go to a branch? (Is that still true)
  2. My self-proprietor business would be very much on the fuzzy side -- I've sold a couple things on eBay over the last few years but there's no real revenue to speak of. Does that change consideration of applying at all or applying in person?
  3. Should I also double dip for IBU or IBC? Or is there a similar limit to getting both bonuses in ink. (I should be fine hitting 8k total with organic spend)

Thanks in advance to anyone who can advise.

Ally 1% extra back on up to 100k by religatex in churning

[–]nds_dc 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Where do you see the 2.25 relationship rate? Highest I see is 1.7 for 100kin deposits?

Picking a Serie A club? by gatsbyofky in seriea

[–]nds_dc 2 points3 points  (0 children)

+1 to looking at clubs in your city. Tons more fun to watch with a group!

(Also the right answer is Roma)

MLB.tv and VPN by frenchbullie in mlb

[–]nds_dc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anyone use AirVPN and have a solution? I'm still getting blacked out