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Update: 6/16/15:
So I smed chase again and got the same response, denying to match to 140k. I then called Chase and got a very nice rep who tried to match it for me but was unsuccessful. It said in her system that they were only matching to 140k credit cards that were applied before April 30th. I applied May 14th. She then gave me 5k Ritz points as a courtesy and told me to try to call Ritz Rewards and ask them to replace my 2 free nights with the equivalent amount of points (probably not 140k). I did just that and the Ritz rep said she cannot do that. Blah blah.....
This really sucks <img src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/tapatalk-emoji/emoji35.png" />

Update: 3/23/15: Many recent reports of successful match to 140k offer via SM
Updated link: https://creditcards.chase.com/credit-cards/ritz-carlton-card.aspx
Standard offer is for 2 free nights at Ritz Cat 1-4 which is not too bad either.

Update 2/9/15: DEAD     
current offer  140k bonus points +$300 airline credit annual fee 395 not waived
link https://www.theritzcarltonrewardscard.com/offer140k

To get $300 airline credit call 1-855-896-2222
don't buy gift cards from Chase affiliated airlines (United, SW..)
As Chase may be able to see what you purchased

JetBlue seat upgrades and delta seat upgrades worked for me.
Airline GC are very YMMV as there are reports of chase asking for receipts.
(Seat upgrades are officially covered in the T & C.)
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I just told them to ship me another card for the hell of it. It's arriving tomorrow.
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Bad news for SW gc.... They caught up!

I was just told (both times of HUCA) that my $75 charges were for gift cards! It worked fine till last night and I got my first $75 reimbursed but seems like they've had a system update today.
They said the gc transactions starts with 5260xxxxxxx on the account and that Chase has been having some confusions since the past few days. Now the SW charges clearly show as gc.

Already out of time for 2014 for any other experiments ... oh well!
Anybody have a better idea which gift cards to buy? Besides aa.

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Anybody have a better idea which gift cards to buy? Besides aa.
FT sorta hinted that chase partners such as United are not good for this as they see the charges. Try one that is not a chase partner.
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I used BAhayman's hack mentioned earlier in this thread to get my fathers card number even though he doesnt have this card yet.
Delta needs a correct security code to process any charges. Southwest doesnt even ask for one on the phone but the charges wouldn't go through. Any advice on how to get the $300 for 2014 would be greatly appreciated.

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Update: Jetblue doesnt need an accurate security code! just booked seat upgrades totaling $300+
exp is 12/17 btw

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Anybody have a better idea which gift cards to buy? Besides aa.

DL?

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Anybody have a better idea which gift cards to buy? Besides aa.
why is everyone against AA gift cards? are other airlines better (resell) value?
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why is everyone against AA gift cards? are other airlines better (resell) value?
If you live in NJ you can't purchase AA GC.

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If you live in NJ you can't purchase AA GC.
never had a problem with that ;)

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Just got my card today. Can someone break it down for me so I make sure I am doing it properly for the credit? I go to AA.com website and purchase a $300 gift card, then call the number that was posted upthread and ask for the $300 credit, then I sell the gift card? Just making sure I'm not missing any steps, as I have 2 cards and want to do this for 2014 and 2015. TIA!

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I also couldn't find out what PGGM stood for that was mentioned earlier as a different option. Thanks

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Just got my card today. Can someone break it down for me so I make sure I am doing it properly for the credit? I go to AA.com website and purchase a $300 gift card, then call the number that was posted upthread and ask for the $300 credit, then I sell the gift card? Just making sure I'm not missing any steps, as I have 2 cards and want to do this for 2014 and 2015. TIA!

I also couldn't find out what PGGM stood for that was mentioned earlier as a different option. Thanks

see the wiki here:
http://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=3802.0;topicseen
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I also couldn't find out what PGGM stood for that was mentioned earlier as a different option. Thanks
I was thinking the same thing...
By the way if i bought aa gc's today would i qualify for the credit for 2014 or not?

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I was thinking the same thing...
By the way if i bought aa gc's today would i qualify for the credit for 2014 or not?

For sure. it's determined by purchase date.

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For sure. it's determined by purchase date.
is PGGM more worth it or AA gc's? Just to confirm, I will get credited for AA gc's?? I dont live in NJ..

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is PGGM more worth it or AA gc's? Just to confirm, I will get credited for AA gc's?? I dont live in NJ..
PGGM takes $300 of your bill vs. AA card gives you a free $300 gift card. so the PGGM Should always be a better option, becaus if you need an AA gift card you can go buy one with that credit from the PGGM
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PGGM takes $300 of your bill vs. AA card gives you a free $300 gift card. so the PGGM Should always be a better option, becaus if you need an AA gift card you can go buy one with that credit from the PGGM
would it be a problem if I buy ticket on the same ritz card or better if just buy the ec seats?

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would it be a problem if I buy ticket on the same ritz card or better if just buy the ec seats?
dont think it should be a problem. i think this was all discussed in the other thread that i showed you
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dont think it should be a problem. i think this was all discussed in the other thread that i showed you
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