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Re: Amex 50% back in points going away
« Reply #2 on: April 28, 2017, 11:14:30 AM »
Brings it more in-line with CSR at 1.54 cpp... not terrible... can't blame them for making the change.  Hopefully they bring the rebates return period to 24-48 hours...

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Re: Amex 50% back in points going away
« Reply #3 on: April 28, 2017, 11:16:36 AM »
This is some BS...
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Re: Amex 50% back in points going away
« Reply #4 on: April 28, 2017, 11:17:21 AM »
Brings it more in-line with CSR at 1.54 cpp... not terrible... can't blame them for making the change.  Hopefully they bring the rebates return period to 24-48 hours...
CSR does't make you jump through hoops to get that value for points nor the $300 travel credit.
A major step backwards for AMEX.

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Re: AMEX PLATINUM 50% POINTS REBATE IS OVER
« Reply #6 on: April 28, 2017, 11:18:34 AM »
Repost. It isn't over yet.
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Re: Amex 50% back in points going away
« Reply #7 on: April 28, 2017, 11:18:43 AM »
Wow. Now there is absolutely no reason to stay with amex. The csr is way easier to redeem and the travel credit is more and simpler to use.

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Re: Amex 50% back in points going away
« Reply #8 on: April 28, 2017, 11:18:52 AM »
Now we know why there was suddenly a delay on the 50%, to minimize the ability to book lots of tickets before the change.

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Re: Amex 50% back in points going away
« Reply #9 on: April 28, 2017, 11:19:55 AM »
CSR does't make you jump through hoops to get that value for points nor the $300 travel credit.
A major step backwards for AMEX.
+1 I don't need to have the extra point in my account before booking with CSR. This was the main reason I picked this card as a keeper over CSR...oh well
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Re: AMEX PLATINUM 50% POINTS REBATE IS OVER
« Reply #10 on: April 28, 2017, 11:21:57 AM »
Repost. It isn't over yet.
Wait for more threads to come

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Re: AMEX PLATINUM 50% POINTS REBATE IS OVER
« Reply #11 on: April 28, 2017, 11:22:56 AM »
Wait for more threads to come
It's amazing what a quick search can do. I was about to start a thread too, then I didn't.
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Re: Amex 50% back in points going away
« Reply #12 on: April 28, 2017, 11:26:19 AM »
This is some BS...
was it really a mistake like Doc is saying? Or it was to pull customers into getting the card with a nice bonus offer and point redemption?

http://www.doctorofcredit.com/amex-reduce-50-rebate-business-platinum-cards-june/?
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Re: Amex 50% back in points going away
« Reply #13 on: April 28, 2017, 11:26:36 AM »
Even worse is the 500k cap. Even if they left the rebate at 50%, it's killed by the cap
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Re: Amex 50% back in points going away
« Reply #14 on: April 28, 2017, 11:29:59 AM »
Even worse is the 500k cap. Even if they left the rebate at 50%, it's killed by the cap
For those that have legit spending or MS, then your going to Need to divide the spending amongst your spouses card as well, and if still with a short fall, just use the chase cards.
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Re: Amex 50% back in points going away
« Reply #15 on: April 28, 2017, 11:31:42 AM »
For those that have legit spending or MS, then your going to Need to divide the spending amongst your spouses card as well, and if still with a short fall, just use the chase cards.
No its not the earning that's capped, it's the rebates.
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Re: Amex 50% back in points going away
« Reply #16 on: April 28, 2017, 11:34:03 AM »
Look at the bright side. Maybe the RAT will decide not to go after some criminally.
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Re: Amex 50% back in points going away
« Reply #17 on: April 28, 2017, 11:36:36 AM »
Look at the bright side. Maybe the RAT will decide not to go after some criminally.
You learned the nastiness quickly enough.
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Re: Amex 50% back in points going away
« Reply #18 on: April 28, 2017, 11:37:34 AM »
You learned the nastiness quickly enough.
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Re: Amex 50% back in points going away
« Reply #19 on: April 28, 2017, 11:40:54 AM »
Isn't this bait and switch? They got thousands of applicants to sign up expecting this benefit, and now they are pulling it so soon.

Grounds for class action?
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