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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #600 on: February 01, 2018, 09:19:26 AM »
+1 but you don't have to be so humble
The H implies that he isn't saying so from experience, rather what is seems, which can make a difference, IMHO.
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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #601 on: February 01, 2018, 09:24:03 AM »
The H implies that he isn't saying so from experience, rather what is seems, which can make a difference, IMHO.
experience is not applicable in this case (BTW, he has sold both)

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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #602 on: February 01, 2018, 09:41:39 AM »
experience is not applicable in this case (BTW, he has sold both)
If you often sell/buy you should know what goes better. And if indeed he has sold both "IME" would be best.. :)
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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #603 on: February 01, 2018, 11:15:19 AM »
If my goal is to simply get most of the credit back immediately, do folks here think it is easier to sell the 4 $50 DL GC's or the 2 $100 AA GC's? Or some other play? Thanks!
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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #604 on: February 01, 2018, 11:15:42 AM »
If my goal is to simply get most of the credit back immediately, do folks here think it is easier to sell the 4 $50 DL GC's or the 2 $100 AA GC's? Or some other play? Thanks!

Thanks for the direction folks. AA GC's it is.

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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #605 on: February 04, 2018, 02:24:21 AM »
whats the best options this days ?

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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #606 on: February 04, 2018, 02:25:20 AM »
whats the best options this days ?
Are you trying to resell? It was recommended upthread that AA 100s are best for that
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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #607 on: February 05, 2018, 06:01:17 PM »
can someone help me find the corresponding thread for CSR and Ritz?

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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #609 on: February 06, 2018, 12:43:24 AM »
Made a purchase on jan 27 and still no credit....normal?

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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #610 on: February 06, 2018, 03:38:51 AM »
Made a purchase on jan 27 and still no credit....normal?
No.

What did you purchase?

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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #611 on: February 06, 2018, 06:45:05 AM »
DP: AA GC posted on Feb.1 and only got the credit on Feb.5

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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #612 on: February 06, 2018, 02:15:21 PM »
so weird with AA different gc purchases posted as different things, not all triggering the credit.
Same here.
One GC got automatic credit, other posted Jan 30 and still waiting...
Any ideas?
Should I call in?

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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #613 on: February 06, 2018, 04:23:54 PM »
No.

What did you purchase?
Southwest $100 gcs...Should I call in?

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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #614 on: February 07, 2018, 08:42:02 PM »
bump...What do I say when I call in?

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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #615 on: February 07, 2018, 08:50:47 PM »
bump...What do I say when I call in?
that you bought a GC and you didnt get the credit.

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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #616 on: February 07, 2018, 08:52:15 PM »
that you bought a GC and you didnt get the credit.
What?
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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #617 on: February 07, 2018, 08:54:26 PM »
Gc doesnt officially work...Are they able to tell what was bought?

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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #619 on: February 07, 2018, 08:55:06 PM »
Gc doesnt officially work...Are they able to tell what was bought?
i dont know but thats what i did when my AA GC didnt post.