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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #7080 on: December 19, 2016, 01:33:45 AM »
I just applied for the AMEX Business Plat at 10 pm PST tonight (Sunday). After entering all my info and submitting it, I got a message that the system is down and can't process the info, and to try back another time or call a 1800 number. I called the number and couldn't connect to someone because it's not business hours. I prefer to apply online, but if I do it tomorrow, will it be a second hard pull? Did I get a hard pull to begin with if the system is down?

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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #7081 on: December 19, 2016, 01:37:37 AM »
I just applied for the AMEX Business Plat at 10 pm PST tonight (Sunday). After entering all my info and submitting it, I got a message that the system is down and can't process the info, and to try back another time or call a 1800 number. I called the number and couldn't connect to someone because it's not business hours. I prefer to apply online, but if I do it tomorrow, will it be a second hard pull? Did I get a hard pull to begin with if the system is down?
Check here https://www262.americanexpress.com/eaol/welcome.do

It's not always %100 accurate though.

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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #7082 on: December 19, 2016, 05:26:50 AM »
Pigs get fat, hogs get slaughtered.

That is a mistaken use of an old Wall Street
saying:


Bulls get fat,bears get fat , hogs
get slaughtered. 😊

A pig and a hog are the same animal.

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organic spend vs gift cards
« Reply #7083 on: December 19, 2016, 09:06:08 AM »
how did amex know if you bought gift cards at a grocery like safeway? because its $505.95? what if its $$465.87?

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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #7084 on: December 19, 2016, 09:11:55 AM »
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Does any1 have any experience using the Amex Platinum Hertz benefit. I already have a Hertz Gold account. Is there any1 to get the 4 extra hours added to my current Hertz account? Also I booked it with cheaper CDP code on Hertz. It seems like I only can get the extra 4 hours if I use the Amex Platinum CDP code?


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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #7085 on: December 19, 2016, 10:34:53 AM »
That is a mistaken use of an old Wall Street
saying:


Bulls get fat,bears get fat , hogs
get slaughtered.

A pig and a hog are the same animal.
You're completely missing the point.
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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #7086 on: December 19, 2016, 10:35:33 AM »
how did amex know if you bought gift cards at a grocery like safeway? because its $505.95? what if its $$465.87?
They can tell when you buy VSGC regardless of how much it costs.
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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #7087 on: December 19, 2016, 11:22:26 AM »
They can tell when you buy VSGC regardless of how much it costs.
i wouldnt say regardless .

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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #7088 on: December 19, 2016, 12:16:28 PM »
I downgraded my platinum card to a green card in July, is it possible to upgrade it back to platinum before 12 months?
If it benefits even just one fellow DDFer, its worth posting it.

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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #7089 on: December 19, 2016, 12:20:59 PM »
They can tell when you buy VSGC regardless of how much it costs.
i wouldnt say regardless .

it seems there is no consensus?

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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #7090 on: December 19, 2016, 12:41:43 PM »
I downgraded my platinum card to a green card in July, is it possible to upgrade it back to platinum before 12 months?
Yes, but you won't get the 2016 travel credit again.

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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #7091 on: December 19, 2016, 12:45:49 PM »
Yes, but you won't get the 2016 travel credit again.
Thanks! but when I chat and call they don't want to do it, do I just need to HUCA?
If it benefits even just one fellow DDFer, its worth posting it.

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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #7092 on: December 19, 2016, 12:50:05 PM »
Thanks! but when I chat and call they don't want to do it, do I just need to HUCA?
Yes . What's the reason they're giving you ?

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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #7093 on: December 19, 2016, 12:51:59 PM »
Yes . What's the reason they're giving you ?
that's its not yet 12 months so they don't have a option to upgrade.
If it benefits even just one fellow DDFer, its worth posting it.

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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #7094 on: December 19, 2016, 01:54:38 PM »
that's its not yet 12 months so they don't have a option to upgrade.
IME of the situation being as you put it (downgraded from plat to green and would now like to upgrade) I've never had such an issue. Something is off .

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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #7095 on: December 19, 2016, 03:59:56 PM »
You're completely missing the point.

I am not being critical just pointing out the origin of
the saying for anyone that might be interested.


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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #7096 on: December 19, 2016, 05:53:01 PM »
whats the best biz plat offer out now? lang doesn't matter plz pm

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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #7097 on: December 19, 2016, 06:55:56 PM »
Anyway to access amex old site? trying to get the 75/5 plat offer, and doesn't seem to show up on new site.

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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #7098 on: December 19, 2016, 06:58:00 PM »
They can tell when you buy VSGC regardless of how much it costs.
Based on the data points I have seen they don't know for sure.
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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #7099 on: December 19, 2016, 07:01:01 PM »
Based on the data points I have seen they don't know for sure.
A friend of mine got FRed and the lady asked him what he was doing with the VSGC that he bought at CVS, it could be that she was just guessing but it seemed like they could tell.
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