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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #2160 on: April 01, 2014, 11:57:51 AM »
can someone post me some references about the "so-called" limits on number of different chase cards one can own?
Some info is not collected and publicized in easy to use threads.  Usually this is when the info, if gathered, would make it easy for the affected business to change the policy.
The info you asked may fall under said category.
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #2161 on: April 01, 2014, 12:02:52 PM »
Some info is not collected and publicized in easy to use threads.  Usually this is when the info, if gathered, would make it easy for the affected business to change the policy.
The info you asked may fall under said category.

Understood - thanks.
Can you give me some hints where to look on DDF?
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #2162 on: April 01, 2014, 12:22:05 PM »
Each bank/ card.

Chase (reconsideration?)

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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #2163 on: April 01, 2014, 12:38:56 PM »
Understood - thanks.
Can you give me some hints where to look on DDF?
Maybe in the 3BM or AOR thread?

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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #2164 on: April 01, 2014, 04:20:26 PM »
Thanks -- taking a look.

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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #2165 on: April 03, 2014, 05:00:09 PM »
other than spending money, is there any way i can boost my points? like can i buy gift cards and then cash them in? is there such a thing? is that what bluebird is about? i saw a question similar to this but it wasn't answered there
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #2166 on: April 03, 2014, 05:02:24 PM »
other than spending money, is there any way i can boost my points? like can i buy gift cards and then cash them in? is there such a thing? is that what bluebird is about? i saw a question similar to this but it wasn't answered there
Search and you shall find. In particular, you might want to check out the bluebird thread, the money order thread, and the amazon payments thread. (And the vanilla reload thread, except that it seems to be done with.)

It's a lot of reading, but it's worth it if you can spare the time.

Once you have specific questions, most DDFers will be glad to answer you.
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #2167 on: April 03, 2014, 05:05:17 PM »
other than spending money, is there any way i can boost my points? like can i buy gift cards and then cash them in? is there such a thing? is that what bluebird is about? i saw a question similar to this but it wasn't answered there
Basically. With BlueBird [BB], you can buy Visa/MC gift cards and load them onto your BB account by going to a Walmart [WM]. From there, you can pay bills online, write a check, etc.

BB thread: http://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=21024.0

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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #2168 on: April 07, 2014, 11:22:07 AM »
Basically. With BlueBird [BB], you can buy Visa/MC gift cards and load them onto your BB account by going to a Walmart [WM]. From there, you can pay bills online, write a check, etc.

BB thread: http://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=21024.0

thanks for the link!
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #2169 on: April 10, 2014, 06:13:44 PM »
What would be a fair trade ratio between Hilton and Hyatt?
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #2170 on: April 10, 2014, 06:16:46 PM »
What would be a fair trade ratio between Hilton and Hyatt?
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CV posting in the BEGINNERS thread?!

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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #2171 on: April 10, 2014, 06:18:19 PM »
???
CV posting in the BEGINNERS thread?!

We all have questions that belong here.
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #2172 on: April 10, 2014, 06:19:51 PM »
CV posting in the BEGINNERS thread?!
I trying to set an example for the n00b’s by searching first and then posting in the correct thread.
Can I now get an answer?  :)
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #2173 on: April 10, 2014, 06:23:06 PM »
???
CV posting in the BEGINNERS thread?!
You forgot to post something about Poland  ::) ::) ::)

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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #2174 on: April 10, 2014, 06:25:01 PM »
I trying to set an example for the n00b’s by searching first and then posting in the correct thread.
Can I now get an answer?  :)

In full detail, please explain what you did before you posted.  8)
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #2175 on: April 10, 2014, 06:30:27 PM »
In full detail, please explain what you did before you posted.  8)
I tried searching for Hilton/Hyatt but could not figure how it works so I just posted here.  :)
Any chance I can get an answer to my question?  :'(
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #2176 on: April 10, 2014, 06:33:05 PM »
I tried searching for Hilton/Hyatt but could not figure how it works so I just posted here.  :)
Any chance I can get an answer to my question?  :'(

Sorry I honestly can't answer, but I hope someone here could help you.
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #2177 on: April 10, 2014, 07:51:15 PM »
I think 4 to 1.

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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #2178 on: April 10, 2014, 08:03:45 PM »

I trying to set an example for the n00b’s by searching first and then posting in the correct thread.
Can I now get an answer?  :)
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #2179 on: April 10, 2014, 08:08:22 PM »
Only on DDF does 24/6 mean 24/5/half/half