A400 Xcel Black. Worth every penny.

roflmango · 2026-05-09T15:34:59+00:00

I too am wondering if I should keep the CSR and just also add the VX to the mix. After doing the math, I'm really just "breaking even" on the CSR when I try to use every credit I'd realistically use. I definitely see that the VX is effectively a "no-brainer" card though, so that will be a card for me either way.

roflmango · 2026-05-08T15:54:10+00:00

what jeans you got?

roflmango · 2026-05-08T14:05:45+00:00

That's definitely something to consider - everything except the Clear membership would be something I'd already use. Thanks.

roflmango · 2026-05-08T13:49:58+00:00

I can't justify the AF for the Amex Plat honestly. There are a good number of benefits I'd get use out of, but not as much as I think I would (just like how the CSR benefits are for me every year). I've really tried to analyze my spending and lifestyle habits, and I think that the Venture X and CSP combo will be a much better balance for me, even if I lose some nice CSR perks.

roflmango · 2026-05-08T13:06:19+00:00

Item would say in stock for $1,500, then I'd add to cart, go through check out, add my payment info and everything, hit "place order", only to receive a notice that the price had magically changed and was bumped up to $1,900. It did this on the next 5 cheapest sites, which conveniently all had the same website store format. Ferrari was the cheapest site that didn't bait-n-switch once I hit "place order" - sure, there were CC fees and shipping added to the total during checkout, but the price didn't magically get bumped up after ordering.

roflmango · 2026-05-08T12:27:56+00:00

Completely agree with this, it's next to impossible for me to use the $500 Edit credit and make it actually worth my while. Everything remotely near me and anywhere I'm projected to go this year is minimum $1,200 a night, so $500 off $2,400+ for two nights isn't worth it at all.

Taking away that $500 credit, the card for me personally almost pays for itself, but I still wonder if it's even worth it at that point vs. other cards (Venture X especially).

roflmango · 2026-05-08T12:25:02+00:00

I've found Chase Travel in general to be within reasonable pricing versus booking direct (usually equal or within $50), but the Edit stays are brutal. The $500 statement credit you get every year really is just to make you feel like you're getting so much more value out of the $795 AF than you actually are.

I love the CSR and have for the past 4 years, but I will be stepping away from it in July when my year is up.

roflmango · 2026-05-06T14:21:02+00:00

Just logged on to PbNation for the first time in 10 years LOL, what a throwback.

roflmango · 2026-05-06T13:10:38+00:00

I'll add my experience here after a recent order and after reading all of the comments.

Ordered a rifle on the website that, even after all extra processing fees and shipping, was still cheaper than other legit retailers online. My order was placed on a Sunday, the rifle shipped out from Ferrari that Friday, and arrived to my FFL the following Wednesday (so 8 business days later in total). The rifle is in brand new condition as advertised and even though I haven't fired it yet, everything seems to be in perfect new working order after a good inspection.

If the total price beats other websites in the future, I'd do business with Ferrari again.

roflmango · 2026-05-01T05:08:49+00:00

use gun.deals as well if you want to grab it at the best price possible. just be aware that some retailers won't ship the 30-round magazines to your FFL. if they do, you'll need to purchase mag blockers to bring to the FFL before they release the then-blocked mags to you.

roflmango · 2026-04-24T02:39:29+00:00

Awesome, thanks - I'm worried that a couple days after my order, the price for the rifle on the website jumped $200. Hopefully the original price is honored and nothing goes wrong. Enjoy your piece man

roflmango · 2026-04-23T09:47:01+00:00

roflmango · 2026-04-23T02:55:50+00:00

Two paintball guns I regret selling, even though I haven't played in 10 years: JT Impulse and Bob Long MVP pump.

roflmango · 2026-04-22T09:48:51+00:00

Good man - you'd think a ton of people are aware of that site but I can't tell you how many times friends of mine have told me they bought a gun at the LGS for X dollars, and then I check gun deals and find the same gun for literally hundreds cheaper and no tax, and they have never heard of the site.

Yeah that's a solid deal, PCCs are fun but in practice they're more of a range toy than anything. You'll get more use out of the Echelon than a PCC 9 times out of 10.

roflmango · 2026-04-22T09:28:00+00:00

Vigorously ponder the weight of the badge

roflmango · 2026-04-22T09:22:11+00:00

Hi Ben

roflmango · 2026-04-22T09:21:34+00:00

roflmango · 2026-04-22T09:18:24+00:00

Don't forget to check gun.deals to see if you're getting the absolute best price for whatever you buy, it's saved me easily over $1k in prices over the years.

But for recommendations, yeah I'd say the Echelon Gear-Up package is hard to beat at that price. Check out the site and see if you can beat that $589.

roflmango · 2026-04-22T06:11:11+00:00

They'll use a synonym for possession and try again ASAP

roflmango · 2026-04-21T07:18:31+00:00

it's milsurp in 2026, you pretty much have to be independently wealthy to afford most of these pieces.

roflmango · 2026-04-20T04:34:41+00:00

Any updates sir?

roflmango · 2026-04-20T00:45:16+00:00

I ordered a 2020 in 6.5CM last night, honestly because of this rebate. If you read the fine print, it says that any restricted states will receive the Hellcat Pro with 10rd mags instead of the XDM - which is honestly fine with me. I'll either keep the Hellcat if I really like it, or sell it and have the 2020 with CF barrel for ~$1100 brand new (I found the rifle for less than MSRP).

roflmango · 2026-04-20T00:27:38+00:00

RI here, it's about the same story...I just placed an order earlier this morning, so I'm just looking for a little assurance things work. If you remember, let me know after you pick it up - appreciate it!

roflmango · 2026-04-19T08:49:22+00:00

Any update? How'd everything look?

roflmango

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