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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #920 on: April 09, 2013, 03:58:44 PM »
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #921 on: April 09, 2013, 04:04:33 PM »
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #922 on: April 10, 2013, 05:30:21 PM »
When transferring Hyatt points to SW, do the names have to match?
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #923 on: April 10, 2013, 06:08:41 PM »
I'm on the forum awhile but think this is a beginner question so i'll ask it here.

Dose successful churning a card mean, closing it before a new application, and if yes when, right before new application or closing and then waiting out the churn period needed?
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #924 on: April 10, 2013, 06:13:37 PM »
Quote from: mgarfin on April 10, 2013, 06:08:41 PM
I'm on the forum awhile but think this is a beginner question so i'll ask it here.

Dose successful churning a card mean, closing it before a new application, and if yes when, right before new application or closing and then waiting out the churn period needed?

Correct. Don't forget to move your credit line over. You can apply the same day u close it
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #925 on: April 11, 2013, 02:14:27 PM »
Thanks

Is that true for amex, chase, cti, etc.

(Meaning after waiting the time needed to churn, I close plat in the morning apply at night and still get approved and get the points.) 
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #926 on: April 12, 2013, 09:01:03 AM »
I have to book 2 tickets for someone from DTW-YYC for the summer.
They may have to end up cancelling.

What's the best way to book with miles/cash?

(Obviously I'm not looking to book refundable cash tickets as those cost a fortune. )
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #927 on: April 12, 2013, 03:18:41 PM »
I know what it actually is, and I've been posting for a few months but for the life of me I can't figure out what DO actually stands for!!!
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #928 on: April 12, 2013, 03:19:29 PM »
Quote from: noturbizniss on April 12, 2013, 03:18:41 PM
I know what it actually is, and I've been posting for a few months but for the life of me I can't figure out what DO actually stands for!!!
I think it stands for DAY OUT
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #929 on: April 12, 2013, 03:21:21 PM »
I think we should make a roshei teivos Master Thread
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #930 on: April 12, 2013, 03:23:52 PM »
Quote from: noturbizniss on April 12, 2013, 03:18:41 PM
I know what it actually is, and I've been posting for a few months but for the life of me I can't figure out what DO actually stands for!!!
It doesn't stand for anything.  If fact it's not an acronym at all, it's pronounced like the word "due."
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #931 on: April 12, 2013, 03:24:37 PM »
Quote from: judahk88 on April 12, 2013, 03:19:29 PM
I think it stands for DAY OUT
could be day off

Quote from: real-brisker on April 12, 2013, 03:21:21 PM
I think we should make a roshei teivos Master Thread
joking? there is one...
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #932 on: April 12, 2013, 03:25:15 PM »
Quote from: real-brisker on April 12, 2013, 03:21:21 PM
I think we should make a roshei teivos Master Thread

There is.
Search "acronyms"
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #933 on: April 12, 2013, 03:26:02 PM »
JJ1000 - Oh yeh, never saw it!
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #934 on: April 12, 2013, 03:37:22 PM »
Quote from: Dan on April 12, 2013, 03:23:52 PM
It doesn't stand for anything.  If fact it's not an acronym at all, it's pronounced like the word "due."
really? What does that mean though?
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #936 on: April 12, 2013, 03:43:13 PM »
I always thought it stands for Day Out.
I even added it a while ago to the acronyms thread wiki.
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #937 on: April 12, 2013, 03:44:08 PM »
Quote from: yuneeq on April 12, 2013, 03:43:13 PM
I always thought it stands for Day Out.
I even added it a while ago to the acronyms thread wiki.
me too. Guess not although that makes the most sense.
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« Reply #938 on: April 14, 2013, 04:02:14 PM »
Quick Q: I just applied for two Chase cards last night using 2 B/M and got instant approval for the Bristish Airways (50,000) and am waiting on the Chase preferred. I expect to be approved as I have excellent credit.  I am wondering if its prudent to apply for another 2 BM, say with Amex, and if not, how long should i wait?

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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #939 on: April 14, 2013, 04:07:05 PM »
Quote from: joey123 on April 14, 2013, 04:02:14 PM
Quick Q: I just applied for two Chase cards last night using 2 B/M and got instant approval for the Bristish Airways (50,000) and am waiting on the Chase preferred. I expect to be approved as I have excellent credit.  I am wondering if its prudent to apply for another 2 BM, say with Amex, and if not, how long should i wait?

Thanks

First, call recon now for chase other card.
second, if you can meet the spend, go for amex too.
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