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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #7220 on: December 28, 2016, 12:11:02 PM »
So what's the consensus with PGGM, is it still working??
Just got my card and want to try to get the credit for 2016
I think that the question is whether it is advisable to do before bonus points post.

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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #7221 on: December 28, 2016, 12:43:30 PM »
If AF hit on the Dec 2 Can I still do the airline charge on Jan1 and cancel the same day or will I loose the credit? And can I cancel card with balance on it or do I pay the pending charge?

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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #7222 on: December 28, 2016, 12:55:55 PM »
Any DP on using Plastiq for rent to meet spending, will it cause any issues

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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #7223 on: December 28, 2016, 01:24:07 PM »
Any DP on using Plastiq for rent to meet spending, will it cause any issues
No issue, spend before dec 31 for small biz double points offer.

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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #7224 on: December 28, 2016, 06:10:00 PM »
Anyone know which airline's charges post faster for pggm or similar methods? My Mercedes Benz plat is arriving tomorrow and I want the charges to post in 2016.

Also, anyone ever get an exception if the charges post on 1/1 / have any tips? Hope I don't miss out on $200!

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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #7225 on: December 28, 2016, 06:33:58 PM »
Anyone know which airline's charges post faster for pggm or similar methods? My Mercedes Benz plat is arriving tomorrow and I want the charges to post in 2016.

Also, anyone ever get an exception if the charges post on 1/1 / have any tips? Hope I don't miss out on $200!
United travel bank posted next day.

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Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #7226 on: December 28, 2016, 06:50:02 PM »
United travel bank posted next day.

Nice, thanks. Hoping there's a fully refundable option though.

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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #7227 on: December 29, 2016, 08:26:18 AM »
Anyone know which airline's charges post faster for pggm or similar methods? My Mercedes Benz plat is arriving tomorrow and I want the charges to post in 2016.

Also, anyone ever get an exception if the charges post on 1/1 / have any tips? Hope I don't miss out on $200!
post date doesn't matter

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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #7228 on: December 29, 2016, 09:13:10 AM »
I'm a bit confused, I read on DDMS that $200 credit can be used to purchase upgrades, but amex T&C clearly says not. I'm flying delta next week and want to upgrade before credit expires but want to make sure it will work. Anyone have experience with this? TIA
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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #7229 on: December 29, 2016, 09:13:47 AM »
I'm a bit confused, I read on DDMS that $200 credit can be used to purchase upgrades, but amex T&C clearly says not. I'm flying delta next week and want to upgrade before credit expires but want to make sure it will work. Anyone have experience with this? TIA
works for upgrade.

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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #7230 on: December 29, 2016, 09:56:22 AM »
post date doesn't matter

You sure? Anyone have any datapoints of travel charges actually posting in January, but counting for the previous year? Spoke to several reps who all said the charges had to post in 2016. I know, dropr :).

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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #7231 on: December 29, 2016, 10:01:45 AM »
works for upgrade.
Awesome. Now the gamble is getting it done before 2017
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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #7232 on: December 29, 2016, 10:17:55 AM »
You sure? Anyone have any datapoints of travel charges actually posting in January, but counting for the previous year? Spoke to several reps who all said the charges had to post in 2016. I know, dropr :).
Personal experience with Amex offers which work the same way. Several data points in the past few pages of this thread for pggm, take a look.

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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #7233 on: December 29, 2016, 10:45:36 AM »
works for upgrade.
Interesting. When I tried the upgrade it didn't work. Only for miles purchases so increments of $59.
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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #7234 on: December 29, 2016, 10:48:09 AM »
Interesting. When I tried the upgrade it didn't work. Only for miles purchases so increments of $59.
Can someone clarify this? Not looking to be stuck with the bill
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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #7235 on: December 29, 2016, 10:49:57 AM »
Can someone clarify this? Not looking to be stuck with the bill
You'll get the refund for the upgrade. It's just a question of if it'll count for the credit as well. For me it didn't but the miles did. YMMV but everything ought to be refunded and if it isn't after 7 business days then call 1-800-847-0578 and press Option #1.
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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #7236 on: December 29, 2016, 12:12:44 PM »
I procrastinated, and need to do 7 Plats today.

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PGGM = Cards are used for real biz and it creates accounting issues
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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #7237 on: December 29, 2016, 12:15:06 PM »
I procrastinated, and need to do 7 Plats today.

Debating
PGGM = Cards are used for real biz and it creates accounting issues
UA TC= When will I ever use $2800 revenue at UA
why not sell it?

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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #7238 on: December 29, 2016, 12:29:18 PM »
why not sell it?

What's apx. is the going rate?

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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #7239 on: December 29, 2016, 12:32:45 PM »
Who do you think you are fooling? You think you are going to pull a quick one on your Creator? Good luck with that.
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