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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #9760 on: March 01, 2020, 05:58:28 PM »
really?
I have never heard of them clawing back if canceling AFTER one full year after the AF posts.
Has anyone been clawed back doing this?

Either way, I'd prefer downgrading over cancelling if there's a NO AF option or a downgrade option worth paying for.
Your best option would be Green card for $95 AF

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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #9761 on: March 01, 2020, 07:04:34 PM »
really?
I have never heard of them clawing back if canceling AFTER one full year after the AF posts.
+1, safe to cancel.

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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #9762 on: March 01, 2020, 09:45:00 PM »
really?
I have never heard of them clawing back if canceling AFTER one full year after the AF posts.
Has anyone been clawed back doing this?
Correct but ppl will get upgrade offer in middle of card year and then cancel when the AF hits which results in claw back.
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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #9763 on: March 02, 2020, 10:13:00 AM »
Correct but ppl will get upgrade offer in middle of card year and then cancel when the AF hits which results in claw back.
Same applies for downgrading. Happened to me unfortunately. Downgraded after upgrade points posted and points were clawed back. Doesn't seem like there's any recourse to recover those points.

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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #9764 on: March 02, 2020, 10:24:07 AM »
Same applies for downgrading. Happened to me unfortunately. Downgraded after upgrade points posted and points were clawed back. Doesn't seem like there's any recourse to recover those points.
Right that's what I meant - downgrade or cancel. But if you get a good rep they will warn you before you cancel/downgrade, that's what happened to me.
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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #9765 on: March 02, 2020, 11:15:14 PM »
Wondering regarding the value of having both sapphire reserve and the Amex platinum card. I am mostly interested in the travel benefits, possible getting better airline seats (business, economy plus) at more reasonable prices. I already get the 1.5% back from the sapphire reserve card and am wondering regarding getting the 35% back from the AE card. Not sure if this justifies the cost of the card.

– Is the AE web site for travel cheaper then on line elsewhere?
– If one doesn’t have the points to use and uses cash is there no refund?

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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #9766 on: March 17, 2020, 09:44:48 PM »
I just called to downgrade card and was offered 25K MR points for 10K spend. If I downgrade immediately after points post is there a risk of points being clawed back? How much time do I need to wait before it is "safe"?

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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #9767 on: March 19, 2020, 01:02:23 AM »
I just called to downgrade card and was offered 25K MR points for 10K spend. If I downgrade immediately after points post is there a risk of points being clawed back? How much time do I need to wait before it is "safe"?
12 months

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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #9768 on: March 19, 2020, 10:42:46 AM »
Thanks! 12 months from when the retention offer was made or when the points post?

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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #9769 on: March 23, 2020, 09:41:14 PM »
Thanks! 12 months from when the retention offer was made or when the points post?
Your card open date is very important.
if you accept a offer for the 2nd year you need to keep open the card until the 2nd year finishes. the 1st day in the 3rd year.
hope that is clear enough.   

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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #9770 on: April 18, 2020, 01:52:00 PM »
What is a good way to spend the Saks $50 credit now that I can't get a gift card?

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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #9771 on: April 22, 2020, 04:51:44 AM »
Is there any way of getting Dell credit or a gift card? (If I'm thinking of downgrading right after I get the Dell $100 rebated?

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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #9772 on: April 22, 2020, 04:59:15 PM »
Is there any way of getting Dell credit or a gift card? (If I'm thinking of downgrading right after I get the Dell $100 rebated?
They sell Xbox GC, credit works for it.

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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #9773 on: April 22, 2020, 05:46:37 PM »
They sell Xbox GC, credit works for it.
Which can then be used for anything in the Microsoft store.

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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #9774 on: April 23, 2020, 09:55:21 AM »
Trying to Downgrade Amex Plat to Green or Lowest AF since A/F just hit with plans to upgrade when things get better, Question i have is if i were to do 5k+ x 1.5 MR charges and then downgrade would i lose them .5 once MR hits after payment or would it be retained since it would be pending a 1.5MR once it Posts

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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #9775 on: April 23, 2020, 03:17:47 PM »


Hi I'm new to deans deals
And to debt management. I could use some good advice.
The last ten years been paying 20+ % on ccs
Now probably have like 60k in debt
I have bad credit 590
And I need 0 apr and high limits
I have a good business
Any ideas

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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #9776 on: April 23, 2020, 03:46:14 PM »


Hi I'm new to deans deals
And to debt management. I could use some good advice.
The last ten years been paying 20+ % on ccs
Now probably have like 60k in debt
I have bad credit 590
And I need 0 apr and high limits
I have a good business
Any ideas
https://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=44756.0

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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #9777 on: April 27, 2020, 03:43:33 PM »
If I close the AU before it was charged, am I gonna end up paying it?
Definitely not. You can call to cancel after you're charged, and get a full refund. I have done it multiple times.
does this work for the personal plat as well? even if it was a few month's since they were upgraded?

assuming yes but just making sure?

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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #9778 on: April 27, 2020, 04:00:47 PM »
does this work for the personal plat as well? even if it was a few month's since they were upgraded?

assuming yes but just making sure?
Usually the prorate the refund.
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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #9779 on: April 27, 2020, 04:17:29 PM »
Usually the prorate the refund.
even if they did not charge yet?