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Author Topic: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!  (Read 2157598 times)

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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #9740 on: January 14, 2025, 10:41:21 PM »
It's in the link of their profile like for example this guy but I guess that doesn't help if you don't have a browser
Maybe you can keep a running list  ;D

Or you can ping random people while putting in other peoples names like @Dan
One way I just found was I quote your text, press edit and then I see your number. 16069 @TzviR

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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #9741 on: January 14, 2025, 10:43:53 PM »
One way I just found was I quote your text, press edit and then I see your number. 16069 @TzviR

Nope. That's the thread number

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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #9742 on: January 14, 2025, 11:00:14 PM »
Where is the ddms link for beginner cards?
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #9743 on: January 14, 2025, 11:07:37 PM »
Nope. That's the thread number
Whoops. I thought I got it .

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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #9744 on: January 22, 2025, 01:41:16 PM »
It's in the link of their profile like for example this guy but I guess that doesn't help if you don't have a browser
Maybe you can keep a running list  ;D
I would start such a thread, but only if there are others that would gain.

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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #9745 on: January 25, 2025, 02:15:55 AM »
Brand new member and happy to be here. I wish I’d known about this site sooner. I’m especially interested in buying/selling Hyatt awards.

I’ve read through a lot of posts that answered most of my questions. My main concern is getting scammed when I buy. Any quick tips for me?

Also, do I need to pass the “I’m not a robot” test every time I post? Or does that go away after I’ve proven myself?
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #9746 on: January 25, 2025, 08:52:58 PM »
Brand new member and happy to be here. I wish I’d known about this site sooner. I’m especially interested in buying/selling Hyatt awards.

I’ve read through a lot of posts that answered most of my questions. My main concern is getting scammed when I buy. Any quick tips for me?

Also, do I need to pass the “I’m not a robot” test every time I post? Or does that go away after I’ve proven myself?
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #9747 on: February 07, 2025, 12:26:37 PM »
Is there a limit how many PMs you can send? In a timeframe?

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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #9748 on: February 14, 2025, 12:30:21 PM »
Which Amex cards have an Uber credit?

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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #9749 on: February 14, 2025, 05:58:47 PM »
Which Amex cards have an Uber credit?

The Amex Gold has $10/mo Uber, and the Platinum has $15/mo ($20 in Dec)

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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #9750 on: February 16, 2025, 07:29:16 PM »
My inbox can only store 1 message max. How can I increase the capacity of the messages that I can receive? Do I need to post more or is there some validation that I am not aware of?

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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #9751 on: February 18, 2025, 10:00:40 AM »
I did now, thanks :)
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #9752 on: February 18, 2025, 10:13:49 AM »
Which Amex cards have an Uber credit?
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #9753 on: February 18, 2025, 06:28:51 PM »
My inbox can only store 1 message max. How can I increase the capacity of the messages that I can receive? Do I need to post more or is there some validation that I am not aware of?
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #9754 on: February 25, 2025, 08:59:13 AM »
Better to pay personal Chase cc before the cycle closes (for credit score benefit)? Or better to let it close first, so it's not a situation of cycling through credit limit more than once a month (which can be a red flag to Chase for AA)?

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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #9755 on: February 25, 2025, 10:23:21 AM »
Better to pay personal Chase cc before the cycle closes (for credit score benefit)? Or better to let it close first, so it's not a situation of cycling through credit limit more than once a month (which can be a red flag to Chase for AA)?
pay off most before cycle closes but definitely want to leave something otherwise credit usage won't get reported at all

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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #9756 on: February 25, 2025, 10:28:17 AM »
pay off most before cycle closes but definitely want to leave something otherwise credit usage won't get reported at all
Thanks. I know to leave something. But what about the concern about cycling the credit? I recall reading that this is a red flag.

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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #9757 on: February 25, 2025, 10:30:39 AM »
Thanks. I know to leave something. But what about the concern about cycling the credit? I recall reading that this is a red flag.
I think if you do it a few times a month, yes, but if your just trying to lower your credit utilization, shouldn't be a problem

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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #9758 on: February 26, 2025, 04:17:54 PM »
How do I book a Marriot cert for someone else?

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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #9759 on: February 26, 2025, 04:35:22 PM »
How do I book a Marriot cert for someone else?
Book the room under your account. Then call to add as a second guest.