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Author Topic: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!  (Read 1738106 times)

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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #6160 on: December 23, 2015, 05:02:07 PM »
By moving up via your post count.

The hat tips are worth far more. Go for those
Post count is nice, HT's are nicer, and quality content is nicest.
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #6161 on: December 23, 2015, 05:19:15 PM »
Post count is nice, HT's are nicer, and quality content is nicest.
I meant its more valuable in keeping the place running. (And an occasional dinner thrown in :) )

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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #6162 on: December 23, 2015, 05:35:27 PM »
where can i find the thread with the link for a 50k PRG application?

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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #6163 on: December 23, 2015, 05:42:12 PM »
where can i find the thread with the link for a 50k PRG application?
http://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=55500.0
And the question belongs here :)

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Who do you think you are fooling? You think you are going to pull a quick one on your Creator? Good luck with that.
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #6165 on: December 24, 2015, 02:35:13 PM »
I have a chase ink how do I take advantage of the gc at office max?

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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #6166 on: December 24, 2015, 02:36:51 PM »

I have a chase ink how do I take advantage of the gc at office max?
did you read dans post on the main site?

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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #6167 on: December 24, 2015, 05:41:49 PM »
I have a chase ink how do I take advantage of the gc at office max?
did you read dans post on the main site?
http://www.dansdeals.com/archives/81304
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #6169 on: December 25, 2015, 12:37:16 PM »
if i applied 5/24 can i still apply for chase sapphire if i got offer in the mail?

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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #6170 on: December 25, 2015, 12:39:36 PM »
if i applied 5/24 can i still apply for chase sapphire if i got offer in the mail?
you can apply but it seems like most ppl w 5/24 are not getting approved

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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #6171 on: December 25, 2015, 12:41:45 PM »
you can apply but it seems like most ppl w 5/24 are not getting approved
even if they have an offer code through the mail?

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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #6172 on: December 25, 2015, 12:42:10 PM »
even if they have an offer code through the mail?
Yes

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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #6173 on: December 25, 2015, 12:45:16 PM »

even if they have an offer code through the mail?

Offer does not mean accepted
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #6174 on: December 26, 2015, 11:14:40 AM »
I have UFB, ST, and Citi. They all accept mobile MO deposits. What's the max you recommend, so I can stay well below that (and hopefully not get shut down)?

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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #6175 on: December 26, 2015, 11:51:27 AM »
I have UFB, ST, and Citi. They all accept mobile MO deposits. What's the max you recommend, so I can stay well below that (and hopefully not get shut down)?
i dont think anyone will give you a number

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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #6176 on: December 26, 2015, 12:08:30 PM »
i dont think anyone will give you a number

You're probably right but figured it was worth a try. :) I haven't seen many data points where people talked about shutdowns with MOs at 5-10k, 10-20k range, etc.

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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #6177 on: December 26, 2015, 01:29:24 PM »
You're probably right but figured it was worth a try. :) I haven't seen many data points where people talked about shutdowns with MOs at 5-10k, 10-20k range, etc.
Just don't do it with a bank that you don't want to get shutdown by. There are many banks out there, do it with a random one.

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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #6178 on: December 26, 2015, 02:03:20 PM »
Just don't do it with a bank that you don't want to get shutdown by. There are many banks out there, do it with a random one.

I'd rather not to get shut down by any and they all have value. MOs are not my first line of defense. I prefer Serve, GoBank, and the infamous T-Mo, but once those avenues are full....This is not a long term game for me. I'll always do it some but next year is our one luxury trip.

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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #6179 on: December 26, 2015, 02:16:16 PM »
This is not a long term game for me. I'll always do it some but next year is our one luxury trip.
lol, you think there is a way out of this game once you go all in?  ;D ;D