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Author Topic: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!  (Read 1738473 times)

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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #7640 on: January 01, 2017, 11:35:37 AM »
FTFY
there were a few reports of instant approvals for people over 5/24 iinm

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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #7641 on: January 01, 2017, 11:36:35 AM »
there were a few reports of instant approvals for people over 5/24 iinm
Questionable and not something to rely on.
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #7642 on: January 01, 2017, 11:39:31 AM »
Questionable and not something to rely on.
true, i was just saying its not 100%. whenever i apply for the non 5/24 cards i stick in a csr first, just in case :)

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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #7643 on: January 01, 2017, 11:39:57 AM »
true, i was just saying its not 100%. whenever i apply for the non 5/24 cards i stick in a csr first, just in case :)
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #7644 on: January 02, 2017, 05:11:22 PM »
Where can I see a list of threads I (or someone else) started? Thanks.

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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #7645 on: January 02, 2017, 05:22:14 PM »
Where can I see a list of threads I (or someone else) started? Thanks.
In their/your profile.
For example here is yours. http://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?action=profile;area=showposts;sa=topics;u=20141

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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #7646 on: January 02, 2017, 05:49:59 PM »
Where can I see a list of threads I (or someone else) started? Thanks.
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #7647 on: January 02, 2017, 08:03:46 PM »
In their/your profile.
For example here is yours. http://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?action=profile;area=showposts;sa=topics;u=20141
Pretty cool I was always going through all my posts. 
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #7648 on: January 03, 2017, 06:10:41 PM »
Note that upgrade certificates can no longer be sold or bartered here.
Why not? Airlines threatening action?
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 #7649 on: January 04, 2017, 01:10:16 AM »
Why not? Airlines threatening action?
No.
It's clear from FT shutdown threads that airlines are engaging in mystery shopping to bust people selling instruments. Better to ban it before they start shopping here.
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #7650 on: January 04, 2017, 06:15:30 AM »
Will any CC cover damage to a four wheeler in Mexico? This would be a from a tour place.
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #7651 on: January 04, 2017, 10:27:28 AM »
Will any CC cover damage to a four wheeler in Mexico? This would be a from a tour place.
Maybe CITI if it meets this.
but thanks to whYME, I learned that Citi cards would in fact cover primary insurance on campers when rented internationally. Their exact terms are, “Any vehicle with more than two wheels that is meant to be driven on public roads.” I tried to get a Citi rep to send me written confirmation that campers would be covered, but the best I could get was a note put on my account. (I called back to see if a different rep could see that note, and they could. :) )
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #7652 on: January 04, 2017, 10:32:33 AM »
Maybe CITI if it meets this.
Part of the tour is on public roads so this is a possibility. Thanks!
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #7653 on: January 04, 2017, 10:33:53 AM »
Citi Sears card is offering 10x (TYP) on 1k for the next three months. What thread should I post this in?
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #7654 on: January 04, 2017, 10:50:36 AM »
Citi Sears card is offering 10x (TYP) on 1k for the next three months. What thread should I post this in?
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« Reply #7655 on: January 04, 2017, 10:51:02 AM »

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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #7656 on: January 04, 2017, 11:09:40 AM »
Sorry for the crosspost:
Which rental agency will let me rent a minivan and confirm with me at the time of reservation that it is an 8 seater?
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #7657 on: January 04, 2017, 01:33:57 PM »
Where should I post this questions (I searched and couldn't find it even though i'm sure its there!)
I have 400k MR points.  (I dont want to pay the $195 fee coming up next month.  Is there a different amex card i can transfer them to that will 'save' my points and doesnt have that high fee?  (i also have 2 SPG cards that i use; 1 business 1 personal)  Otherwise i will be forced to pay and keep the card.  [I know i can call them and they will give me points to stay, but did that the last few years]

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« Reply #7658 on: January 04, 2017, 01:36:00 PM »
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #7659 on: January 04, 2017, 01:36:56 PM »
Where should I post this questions (I searched and couldn't find it even though i'm sure its there!)
I have 400k MR points.  (I dont want to pay the $195 fee coming up next month.  Is there a different amex card i can transfer them to that will 'save' my points and doesnt have that high fee?  (i also have 2 SPG cards that i use; 1 business 1 personal)  Otherwise i will be forced to pay and keep the card.  [I know i can call them and they will give me points to stay, but did that the last few years]
Open an everyday card.
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