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Credit Cards / Re: Chase Sapphire Reserve

« on: December 28, 2020, 03:22:54 PM »

Just product change from freedom unlimited to CSR.

If use card tomorrow at grocery store, will it count as reserve or freedom? If reserve, then can use “pay yourself back” benefit.

Can I double dip on $300 travel credit in late 2020 and early 2021, while only paying one annual fee?

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Up In The Air / Re: Turkish Airlines

« on: December 23, 2020, 05:02:19 PM »

You can only book online a United ticket for the Turkish account holder. Won't work for anyone else.
In short, log into your Turkish account, and the click on this link
https://www.turkishairlines.com/en-us/index.html#login?url=http://www.turkishairlines.com/en-us/miles-and-smiles/account/book-star-award-tickets/

tried this approach but not work. emailed their office and awaiting reply.

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Up In The Air / Re: Turkish Airlines

« on: December 23, 2020, 01:24:51 PM »

how can i book a saver award flight using Turkish points for a united flight w/o calling on phone?

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Destination Guides And Trip Planning / Re: Big Island Of Hawaii Master Thread

« on: December 21, 2020, 11:03:44 AM »

https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2020-12-21/kilauea-volcano-erupts-big-island-hawaii-earthquake

Perhaps this makes TBI more appealing for visitors now.

I imagine there are those that once the lava stopped flowing in 2018, decided against TBI and instead went to other 3 islands.

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Credit Cards / Re: Chase Reconsideration

« on: December 21, 2020, 10:59:29 AM »

Did you put in the EIN? If not try with the EIN or your SS#.

Applied as sole prop with my SS number.

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Goods For Sale/Trade / Re: Subsidizing paid Marriott stays

« on: December 20, 2020, 11:56:43 PM »

Why no love for Hyatt on DDF. Surprised there's not a matching thread.

Even with all of Hyatt's promos, I cant find anyone to book for me. Am not even asking for $ only to pass along points rebate

https://world.hyatt.com/content/gp/en/offers/redemption-offer-US.html?icamp=woh_redemptionpromous_offerspage_Hyatt-Regency-Amsterdam-P014-Canal-View-Bike-Flowers_nov20

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Credit Cards / Re: Chase Reconsideration

« on: December 20, 2020, 05:05:58 PM »

i applied for a united business card 4 days ago using a referral link. immediately after, i received an email from chase "We have received your request for a Chase credit card. We'll let you know our decision as soon as possible".

i figured will have to recon to get approved, but when calling 1-888-338-2586 the automated message was that there is no application with that number.  is this usual

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Destination Guides And Trip Planning / Re: Maui Master Thread

« on: December 02, 2020, 11:18:51 PM »

U need  at least 4 days i would say 5 full days

Care to elaborate on must do sites/things to do? Please remember that I’m coming from a week plus stay on TBI where they have many similar......

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Destination Guides And Trip Planning / Re: Maui Master Thread

« on: December 02, 2020, 12:41:39 PM »

How many days should I budget for Maui if preceded by 7-10 days at TBI? I wasn't planning on island hopping, but with $39 interisland flights is a shame not to visit.

Any must have ideas (or what not worth doing) considering where I am coming from? For example, I didn’t plan on doing snorkeling at Molokini since will do on the TBI.


Thinking about a 3-4 day trip:
Haleakala (Sunset) + area
Hana + area - I like to take things slow, so maybe 2 days.
West - Lahaina, Acid war/blowhole, olivine, black rock, banyan; ‘Iao needle
Hyatt Andaz/ Residence Club Kāʻanapali - lazy day before evening flight

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Destination Guides And Trip Planning / Re: Maui Master Thread

« on: November 19, 2020, 02:24:30 PM »

probably because the room available is an upgraded room

When using cash it’s advertised as standard rate, and if using points it’s standard suite.

Note, at this Cat 7 property there are only suites in entire place.

Rooms are available but costing 48,000 points per night. Can anyone explain?

https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/hawaii/hyatt-residence-club-maui-kaanapali-beach/oggsk/rooms

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Deals/Deal Requests / Re: New Coin Deal

« on: November 15, 2020, 12:40:21 PM »

which grading company is recommended to use? costs involved?

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Credit Cards / Re: Barclaycard Jetblue and Jetblue Plus Cards

« on: November 15, 2020, 12:36:19 PM »

Email subject line?

Earn up to 60,000 miles with your AAdvantage(R) Aviator(R) Red Mastercard(R)!

edit: I was targeted for above offer, but DW wasn't

was going to cancel card since carries $99 fee with no benefit, but for this type of "retention offer", will keep for another year.

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Credit Cards / Re: Misc Credit Card Questions

« on: November 15, 2020, 09:13:17 AM »

I did and they said it could take up to 3 months but I wanted to hear if anyone received it earlier.

I believe it. Am still waiting for my southwest bonus points from their 5x promo.

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Deals/Deal Requests / Re: New Coin Deal

« on: November 13, 2020, 11:58:47 AM »

Credit card was charged for gold coin. Coin being delivered on Tuesday IY'H! Charge came up as of Nov. 11.. I also have a USPS tracking for silver coin (via customer service) but not visible online with no official shipped email from US Mint (& no charge as well)

Good for you. Enjoy the $10k+

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Trip Reports / Re: The Adirondacks, by PBaruch (October 2020)

« on: November 11, 2020, 09:15:16 AM »

Never heard of this place. Definitely worth a trip.