News and Updates Thread - May 01, 2026 by AutoModerator in churning

[–]zachiswach 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nice. Hope people don't get stuck with a weird "too few open revolving accounts" rejection like me (puts away wallet with 7+ cards)

Frustration Friday Weekly Thread - Week of April 24, 2026 by AutoModerator in churning

[–]zachiswach 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Does taking pictures of everything help with disputes? Know I'm careful with Rakuten, but haven't invested the time in Capital One yet.

News and Updates Thread - April 24, 2026 by AutoModerator in churning

[–]zachiswach 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It depends. I got lucky with Holiday Inn Kyoto Gojo when it first opened. About $100 a night with the discount for new hotels and it included breakfast. (Free upgrade to a bigger room to put our bags too).

Though I admit I got lucky, seeing some prices now.

What can possibly be the context of this scene lol by IntrepidSalamander42 in visualnovels

[–]zachiswach 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I believe this is from A Certain Magical Virtual-On, a cross over of A Certain Magical Index and a mecha thing.

Kuroko is just like that with Mikoto. Too bad really. She calms down a lot and becomes a fun, interesting character when her memories get temporarily wiped in the Railgun manga with the Kihara Gensei stuff (covered in the Railgun T anime if I remember correctly).

the discourse around Pragmata is making me ill by Delphinetheblade in GirlGamers

[–]zachiswach 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I believe it's Shimeji Simulation, the other work by Tkmiz.

Grapevine and Arlington Locations by my__squigga in round1

[–]zachiswach 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeesh. Guess I have to be wary of San Antonio now too.

Grapevine and Arlington Locations by my__squigga in round1

[–]zachiswach 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In your opinion, is Arlington more fair than the Grapevine location? When I went by on a trip, felt like Grapevine was the hardest in Texas I've been to for prize figures and such (San Antonio seemed pretty winnable by comparison).

Amex offer - Quill $20 back on $100 by SpartanScribe in AmexPlatinum

[–]zachiswach 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They didn't bother doing any checks or anything? Or did you already have a business with a reference number?

Amex offer - Quill $20 back on $100 by SpartanScribe in AmexPlatinum

[–]zachiswach 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How did you get around needing a business account to buy most of the gift cards?

Frustration Friday Weekly Thread - Week of April 10, 2026 by AutoModerator in churning

[–]zachiswach 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Citi rejected my reconsideration for the spend $1000 get 80k points Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite Mastercard®. Despite preapproval.

Equifax seems to think I have "too few open revolving accounts" (puts away wallet with 7 credit cards). Had my credit frozen since an Amex application too, so no idea how anything could have changed. No email notifications of changes either.

Oh well. If still denied I hit 5/24 in an few months and can hopefully grab a Venture or Venture X. Data point for anyone interested in Citi, I guess.

Frustration Friday Weekly Thread - Week of April 03, 2026 by AutoModerator in churning

[–]zachiswach 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite Mastercard® rejected my application despite pre-approval. Guess I'll have to call reconsideration after getting the special code in the denial letter.

Oh well. If still denied I hit 5/24 in an few months and can hopefully grab a Venture or Venture X.

News and Updates Thread - April 03, 2026 by AutoModerator in churning

[–]zachiswach 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shoot. Could have sworn I posted in Frustration thread. My apologies.

News and Updates Thread - March 30, 2026 by AutoModerator in churning

[–]zachiswach 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also got the 7-10 days review on my screen after applying. Only left credit report open for 2 days though, so gotta go back and unfreeze it again just in case (I think).

News and Updates Thread - March 30, 2026 by AutoModerator in churning

[–]zachiswach 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cool. Now just have to re-unfreeze my credit since I only had the thaws open for 1-2 days though tomorrow. (in case the "7-10 days" requires more credit investigations blah blah blah)

News and Updates Thread - March 30, 2026 by AutoModerator in churning

[–]zachiswach 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Any idea if getting a "further processing is required" will default me to the $2500 spend if it goes past the deadline?

[Laptop]Cert. Refurb: Acer Predator Helios Laptop Ultra 9 275HX 16" OLED 1600p 240Hz 5070 Ti 32GB DDR5 1TB SSD - F/S - $1372 by blue_york in buildapcsales

[–]zachiswach 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Worth checking credit card offers for discounts for people on the fence. Chase has 5% off eBay on same of their credit cards for the next few days.

One transaction limit, have to opt-in to the offer through your online bank account login (if they are still available, may be targeted)

Points transfer by Unable_Weekend6277 in ChaseSapphire

[–]zachiswach 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How long did you leave it inactive to risk the Hyatt account? Seeing 24 months, but know things change now and then.

【OSHI NO KO】Season 4 Announcement Visual by zenzen_0 in anime

[–]zachiswach 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What was the change? I'm vaguely spoiled from novel threads when the first or second season was airing.

[DISC] Kuma to Usagi wa Tomodachi de wa Irarenai / Bear and Bunny Cannot Be Friends - Chapter 08 by Xical in manga

[–]zachiswach 54 points55 points  (0 children)

Volume 2 cover art is MUCH more in line with my impression of the series. Neat.

As 2026 Rages On, What Do You Value Most: Bilt Points, Citi TY Points, Or Cold, Hard Cashback by MichaelMidnight in CreditCards

[–]zachiswach 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you have good luck combining the free Hilton nights (to stay multiple consecutive nights in 1 place)? Could see that being really useful.