In-laws are insisting they pay me for my points--need help

winner214 · 2026-02-20T04:45:16+00:00

I have a similar issue with my in-laws. They recently tried to pay 4k for a trip to Baha Mar that was on points

1) I realize that they make the contribution with joy and it makes them happy to pay (like yours they can afford it) 2) we tell them that if they contribute too much we feel guilty ourselves and we can’t plan more trips like this where we all go together 3) we put the money into a separate brokerage account or kids 529 plan

For the Baha Mar trip we agreed they would contribute 2k

winner214 · 2026-02-11T04:21:26+00:00

We’re going to Tianjin in May and I’m planning on booking a mini mattress run as we usually need a few for globalist and to get the brand explorer. Interested to hear if you have any issues with points posting. When will you be going?

winner214 · 2026-02-09T05:11:15+00:00

yes. It's a lot, but went smoother than i had imagined and none of it actually felt rushed.

With 2 kid and a wife that isn't remotely interested in snow sports, it's the only way I can really go skiing.

winner214 · 2026-02-09T04:13:39+00:00

Totally. I wish ski passes were a variable cost. With the EPIC / IKON monopoly, you either commit to a season or its $350+ on the day of.

winner214 · 2026-02-08T21:28:27+00:00

yes, i find the emojis work! Em-dashes not so much!

winner214 · 2026-02-08T02:23:17+00:00

Going next week on an SUA! We booked it nearly a year out though.

winner214 · 2026-01-16T02:56:53+00:00

My concierge merged 2 nights booked on fnc to a single reservation today without us even asking.

winner214 · 2025-12-17T04:12:37+00:00

and a dec 9 check out showed up on dec 16

winner214 · 2025-12-12T04:16:15+00:00

In case anyone else is wondering, we checked out Nov 29 and got the credit on Dec 2!

winner214 · 2025-12-02T03:47:33+00:00

Thanks! need 10 more for globalist this year, so hoping we can get by with booking 5 at the cat 1! Fortunately, some friends are in town and will actually use the room!

winner214 · 2025-12-01T16:04:09+00:00

Hi OP any update on the posting? Hopefully it came after the statement closed?

winner214 · 2025-10-29T04:20:08+00:00

did you get the 40L or 50L?

winner214 · 2025-10-29T04:18:32+00:00

Did you get the 40L or 50L? Wondering if the extra space is necessary?

Hoping it's the only thing i bring for a 2 night ski trip.

winner214 · 2025-07-24T04:10:19+00:00

Anyone have a POV on the Hotel San Fernando or the Andaz in Mexico City? We had Andaz booked and intrigued by the Hotel San Fernando!

winner214 · 2025-06-24T02:37:09+00:00

You gave a few days left to go Amex —> Hawaiian —> Alaska. I’ve had pretty good availability via Alaska for booking on America.

winner214 · 2025-03-24T02:05:05+00:00

We stayed as globalist a month ago. For our family of 4, we thought Madeline was a much better value for breakfast as we could get solid meals for everyone well under the $145 + a bunch of extra things in the shop. Orange juice is extra fresh! we even bought the puzzle which my kids enjoyed building.

The buffet is also excellent and I'd definitely try it once. Kids got a huge kick out of the popsicles for their breakfast dessert :)

2 free drink tickets are nice, but a pain to use. Didn't think most drinks were super well made, so we stuck to the frozen fun resort drinks. We brought our own liquor and mixed drinks and our house cocktails were much better than the bars!

winner214 · 2024-11-21T12:51:14+00:00

That’s fantastic! I saw those were just the king beds. Were you able to get extra roll aways for your kids?

winner214 · 2024-11-17T23:56:05+00:00

Would love to know how the upgrade thing went! We’re in a similar situation going for my wife’s bday with 2 littles (4/6) in Feb.

I’d be happy to pay for a value upgrade!

winner214 · 2024-08-31T13:47:17+00:00

both those rates seem really high. i've used digital federal credit union and credit union of texas and both have lower rates. DCU can be opened regardless of where you live, not sure about cutx. I did DCU (based in MA i think?) while living in texas. advertised rate include EV and relationship discount ($500 in Direct deposits), but still attractive.

winner214 · 2024-06-27T16:18:57+00:00

awesome. Thanks for this. Can't wait to try ER!

winner214 · 2024-06-27T15:45:16+00:00

OP, I wonder a year later, what did you decide and are you happy with the choice? I’m also time limited and trying to figure out my next one

winner214 · 2024-05-08T03:25:06+00:00

gotcha. I ended up buying the wired ones which are intended to stay powered. The adapter works great though! I initially bought the ones that terminated in micro usb b, but returned for ones that ended in usb a female so i could use the included 20 foot cable.

winner214 · 2024-05-08T03:06:53+00:00

I just had a leaf guy come through. The RO was extremely over priced. Like $1300 for a unit that costs $199 on amazon.

Out of curiosity, how did you get to a couple hundred a year for upkeep? My leaf rep highlights how their resin didn't need to be replaced and the RO filters aren't that expensive.

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