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The new Chase sapphire reserve benefits have activated

Free Apple TV free Apple Music Since I’ve already ...
passionate orange parlour mother
  10/31/25
Good goy
Sepia blathering set
  10/31/25
I have 1.1 million points
passionate orange parlour mother
  10/31/25
That’s $15k of travel
tripping effete business firm
  11/01/25
Also credit cards are 180 I get a lot more from Chase than I...
passionate orange parlour mother
  10/31/25
They are 180
tripping effete business firm
  11/01/25
...
amber bespoke background story
  11/01/25
nice... I'll check that out. I've got about 2 million poi...
olive garrison
  10/31/25
how to spend? what is best deal? just convert to miles? i ha...
Seedy Toilet Seat
  10/31/25
Well, you get the best redemption value by converting them t...
olive garrison
  10/31/25
Wow. Impressive, I don’t have any points and I’v...
Slate arrogant mood
  10/31/25
Do you not use a credit card for your daily life
passionate orange parlour mother
  10/31/25
I have 8 credit cards man
Slate arrogant mood
  10/31/25
I don’t even have the United app on my phone. lol.
Slate arrogant mood
  10/31/25
how do u change seat
Seedy Toilet Seat
  11/01/25
Never tried
Slate arrogant mood
  11/01/25
Jesus H Christ
shivering gas station
  11/01/25
Southwest is way too inconvenient to fly for me. They’...
Slate arrogant mood
  10/31/25
I like some of the IHG branded hotels, like Holiday Inn, but...
Slate arrogant mood
  10/31/25
I enjoy kimptons They all have a happy hour and I drink l...
passionate orange parlour mother
  10/31/25
Never been to a Kimptons
Slate arrogant mood
  11/01/25
Kimptons are famously dog friendly and have a chic lite atmo...
Talented round eye parlor
  11/01/25
I fucking hate dogs.
Slate arrogant mood
  11/01/25
you need to get raped with a baseball bat
Metal wagecucks box office
  11/01/25
Ok, then feel free to jump off a really tall bridge.
shivering gas station
  11/02/25
I know. If all your shitty qualities this is among the worst
Talented round eye parlor
  11/02/25
Kimptons generally have great restaurants and are always in ...
shivering gas station
  11/02/25
That's why I stayed at Marriott properties only when I trave...
amber bespoke background story
  11/01/25
This
tripping effete business firm
  11/01/25
Idk, I've stayed at some very good Marriott properties. The...
shivering gas station
  11/01/25
Courtyard in downtown Rochester NY is top shelf. You can ord...
Slate arrogant mood
  11/01/25
That's what I do when I visit my home office. It is cheap i...
shivering gas station
  11/01/25
IHG has a few really good brands but they're Kimpton and Int...
shivering gas station
  11/01/25
How is that possible? I travel about once a month (domestic...
shivering gas station
  11/01/25
Amex platinum is better imo
Walnut volcanic crater
  10/31/25
Agreed.. I have both Amex platinums and CSR and barely use t...
brindle chad juggernaut
  11/01/25
i have both but i put more spending on the chase card. more ...
obsidian apoplectic messiness
  11/01/25
Then why do both?
tripping effete business firm
  11/01/25
Perks from the amex card pay for itself
obsidian apoplectic messiness
  11/01/25
other than the (rather crowded) airport lounges, what perks ...
tripping effete business firm
  11/01/25
they offer similar perks, but i get enough value from the ca...
obsidian apoplectic messiness
  11/01/25
so $1200 in fees / $14-1600 in benefits. So net $2-300?
tripping effete business firm
  11/02/25
Idk there are other benefits i use too that I prob wouldn't ...
obsidian apoplectic messiness
  11/02/25
sounds like you're marginally ahead with Amex card. Chase is...
tripping effete business firm
  11/02/25
Most of my spend goes on the csr, the points are indeed bet...
obsidian apoplectic messiness
  11/02/25
Are you paying 2700/year in fees? Just pick one
Talented round eye parlor
  11/01/25
...
shivering gas station
  11/01/25
...
passionate orange parlour mother
  11/01/25
i'm actually kind of pissed about the new benefits because i...
drab galvanic bawdyhouse
  11/01/25
what new benefit is best?
Seedy Toilet Seat
  11/01/25
For me, it's the $300 stubhub credit. For travel shrews, ...
drab galvanic bawdyhouse
  11/03/25
How do you guys get so many points? I only have like 800k
Sienna Fragrant Old Irish Cottage
  11/01/25
This seems worse than the Amex Plat which gives you "fr...
Wine charismatic doctorate
  11/01/25
Both Amex Platinum and CSR seem shitty to me. You're better...
shivering gas station
  11/01/25
Apple TV is a hidden gem imo. Foundation, silo, for all man...
violent resort cuck
  11/01/25
this
tripping effete business firm
  11/01/25
THE THINKING MAN'S GOYSLOP!
Bossy slippery idiot sandwich
  11/01/25
hehe
beady-eyed awkward point gunner
  11/01/25
but let's address the real question- which one gives you BON...
tripping effete business firm
  11/03/25
...
bonkers excitant police squad
  11/03/25
The top tier Amex Brilliant gives you BONVOY PLATINUM ELITE ...
shivering gas station
  11/03/25
how much is that per year? $1400?
tripping effete business firm
  11/03/25
$650, and you get $300 in restaurant credit which is a no-br...
shivering gas station
  11/03/25
The devaluation of the travel points from 1.5x to 1.25x is d...
Copper sexy potus travel guidebook
  11/03/25
Agreed. That was an easy way to get positive value from the ...
Bearded philosopher-king
  11/03/25


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Date: October 31st, 2025 8:35 PM
Author: passionate orange parlour mother

Free Apple TV

free Apple Music

Since I’ve already spent $75k this year I get free $500 southwest airline credit, free $250 the shops at chase credit, free southwest a list. IHG Hotels diamond elite status.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5792182&forum_id=2/#49391717)



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Date: October 31st, 2025 8:36 PM
Author: Sepia blathering set

Good goy

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5792182&forum_id=2/#49391719)



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Date: October 31st, 2025 8:38 PM
Author: passionate orange parlour mother

I have 1.1 million points

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5792182&forum_id=2/#49391721)



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Date: November 1st, 2025 1:52 PM
Author: tripping effete business firm

That’s $15k of travel

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5792182&forum_id=2/#49392933)



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Date: October 31st, 2025 8:41 PM
Author: passionate orange parlour mother

Also credit cards are 180 I get a lot more from Chase than I give them

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5792182&forum_id=2/#49391725)



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Date: November 1st, 2025 1:56 PM
Author: tripping effete business firm

They are 180

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5792182&forum_id=2/#49392947)



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Date: November 1st, 2025 1:40 PM
Author: amber bespoke background story



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5792182&forum_id=2/#49392903)



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Date: October 31st, 2025 8:37 PM
Author: olive garrison

nice... I'll check that out.

I've got about 2 million points and need to spend them

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5792182&forum_id=2/#49391720)



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Date: October 31st, 2025 8:44 PM
Author: Seedy Toilet Seat

how to spend? what is best deal? just convert to miles? i have 300k

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5792182&forum_id=2/#49391731)



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Date: October 31st, 2025 8:48 PM
Author: olive garrison

Well, you get the best redemption value by converting them to travel/hotel partners and use them for business class and 4-5 star hotels. I'm frugal so I just use them for economy class flights.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5792182&forum_id=2/#49391740)



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Date: October 31st, 2025 8:41 PM
Author: Slate arrogant mood

Wow. Impressive, I don’t have any points and I’ve never redeemed anything for anything anywhere. I must have been on 200 united flights. Still not silver tier or anything. 100,000 lifetime flight miles. Lol

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5792182&forum_id=2/#49391726)



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Date: October 31st, 2025 8:41 PM
Author: passionate orange parlour mother

Do you not use a credit card for your daily life

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5792182&forum_id=2/#49391727)



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Date: October 31st, 2025 8:43 PM
Author: Slate arrogant mood

I have 8 credit cards man

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5792182&forum_id=2/#49391729)



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Date: October 31st, 2025 8:44 PM
Author: Slate arrogant mood

I don’t even have the United app on my phone. lol.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5792182&forum_id=2/#49391730)



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Date: November 1st, 2025 2:48 PM
Author: Seedy Toilet Seat

how do u change seat

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5792182&forum_id=2/#49393095)



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Date: November 1st, 2025 2:49 PM
Author: Slate arrogant mood

Never tried

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5792182&forum_id=2/#49393098)



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Date: November 1st, 2025 5:11 PM
Author: shivering gas station

Jesus H Christ

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5792182&forum_id=2/#49393492)



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Date: October 31st, 2025 8:44 PM
Author: Slate arrogant mood

Southwest is way too inconvenient to fly for me. They’d have to be like $500 cheaper for me to even consider.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5792182&forum_id=2/#49391732)



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Date: October 31st, 2025 8:47 PM
Author: Slate arrogant mood

I like some of the IHG branded hotels, like Holiday Inn, but Hyatt offers a better experience.

When traveling for business I find something in the Marriott line because I really enjoy how sterile and purposefully unoffending their properties are. It makes me feel cheap and expendable which I am. Good reminder. Like a sharp kick to the balls.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5792182&forum_id=2/#49391736)



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Date: October 31st, 2025 8:50 PM
Author: passionate orange parlour mother

I enjoy kimptons

They all have a happy hour and I drink like 4 glasses of wine during them

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5792182&forum_id=2/#49391744)



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Date: November 1st, 2025 1:40 PM
Author: Slate arrogant mood

Never been to a Kimptons

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5792182&forum_id=2/#49392902)



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Date: November 1st, 2025 3:15 PM
Author: Talented round eye parlor

Kimptons are famously dog friendly and have a chic lite atmosphere. Not your scene

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5792182&forum_id=2/#49393143)



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Date: November 1st, 2025 3:21 PM
Author: Slate arrogant mood

I fucking hate dogs.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5792182&forum_id=2/#49393157)



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Date: November 1st, 2025 4:00 PM
Author: Metal wagecucks box office

you need to get raped with a baseball bat

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5792182&forum_id=2/#49393252)



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Date: November 2nd, 2025 1:56 AM
Author: shivering gas station

Ok, then feel free to jump off a really tall bridge.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5792182&forum_id=2/#49394496)



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Date: November 2nd, 2025 5:01 PM
Author: Talented round eye parlor

I know. If all your shitty qualities this is among the worst

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5792182&forum_id=2/#49395966)



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Date: November 2nd, 2025 7:20 PM
Author: shivering gas station

Kimptons generally have great restaurants and are always in cool locations. Service is always top notch and if you're IHG diamond you often get good upgrades (Marriott pretty much never gives you spontaneous upgrades for being Platinum elite). However, Marriott will give you 4pm late checkout consistently which is priceless for business travel.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5792182&forum_id=2/#49396309)



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Date: November 1st, 2025 1:42 PM
Author: amber bespoke background story

That's why I stayed at Marriott properties only when I traveled. I've seen hundreds of paintings, drawings, lithographs, etc. of every combination of fruit you can imagine.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5792182&forum_id=2/#49392914)



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Date: November 1st, 2025 1:53 PM
Author: tripping effete business firm

This

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5792182&forum_id=2/#49392938)



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Date: November 1st, 2025 5:17 PM
Author: shivering gas station

Idk, I've stayed at some very good Marriott properties. The Residence Inn in Richmond, VA gives you basically a nice apartment if you get the corner suite and is in a great location downtown.

Some of the Marriotts in the DC area are also great. Obviously, you don't go to a Courtyard and expect it to rival an Intercontinental or Kimpton.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5792182&forum_id=2/#49393508)



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Date: November 1st, 2025 5:27 PM
Author: Slate arrogant mood

Courtyard in downtown Rochester NY is top shelf. You can order yourself a garbage plate on door dash and dine in comfort.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5792182&forum_id=2/#49393532)



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Date: November 1st, 2025 5:29 PM
Author: shivering gas station

That's what I do when I visit my home office. It is cheap in points so it costs me nothing.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5792182&forum_id=2/#49393537)



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Date: November 1st, 2025 5:14 PM
Author: shivering gas station

IHG has a few really good brands but they're Kimpton and Intercontinental. Kimpton is my go to for personal travel (I always bring my huge dog and they have no pet restrictions and they're generally a 4 star hotel).

The only impressive Holiday Inns seem to be abroad (some in Mexico are hilariously nice and have room service and shit).

Also, the IHG top tier CC is very cheap and gives you Platinum status ($40k gets you Diamond), plus accumulates points rapidly.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5792182&forum_id=2/#49393503)



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Date: November 1st, 2025 5:11 PM
Author: shivering gas station

How is that possible? I travel about once a month (domestic, not international) + have the United Club CC and I'm Gold (just met the renewal criteria for another year last month).

I'm constantly paying for hotel stays with points.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5792182&forum_id=2/#49393490)



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Date: October 31st, 2025 8:46 PM
Author: Walnut volcanic crater

Amex platinum is better imo

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5792182&forum_id=2/#49391735)



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Date: November 1st, 2025 1:28 AM
Author: brindle chad juggernaut

Agreed.. I have both Amex platinums and CSR and barely use the last one

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5792182&forum_id=2/#49392077)



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Date: November 1st, 2025 1:56 PM
Author: obsidian apoplectic messiness

i have both but i put more spending on the chase card. more chance for bonus points and the redemptions rates are generally better

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5792182&forum_id=2/#49392949)



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Date: November 1st, 2025 4:33 PM
Author: tripping effete business firm

Then why do both?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5792182&forum_id=2/#49393343)



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Date: November 1st, 2025 4:56 PM
Author: obsidian apoplectic messiness

Perks from the amex card pay for itself

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5792182&forum_id=2/#49393419)



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Date: November 1st, 2025 4:57 PM
Author: tripping effete business firm

other than the (rather crowded) airport lounges, what perks does amex offer than chase does not?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5792182&forum_id=2/#49393426)



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Date: November 1st, 2025 7:48 PM
Author: obsidian apoplectic messiness

they offer similar perks, but i get enough value from the card to make it worth it. $400 restaurant credit i'd spend anyway. $600 hotel credit id spend anyway and the perks at fhr properties are incredible. $200 uber i'd spend anyway. $200 airline credit can just buy $ to put in united account bank. $300 digital entertainment credit i'd spend anyway. it pays for itself.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5792182&forum_id=2/#49393757)



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Date: November 2nd, 2025 8:58 AM
Author: tripping effete business firm

so $1200 in fees / $14-1600 in benefits. So net $2-300?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5792182&forum_id=2/#49394822)



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Date: November 2nd, 2025 10:09 AM
Author: obsidian apoplectic messiness

Idk there are other benefits i use too that I prob wouldn't of i didn't have the credit, like $300 Lululemon. That's worth nonzero but less than full price. And the points are worth 0.01 each and I prob get 50-75,000 or a year. Point is, I'm way ahead with the card

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5792182&forum_id=2/#49394936)



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Date: November 2nd, 2025 4:28 PM
Author: tripping effete business firm

sounds like you're marginally ahead with Amex card. Chase is a clear win given that points convert to travel $ at 0.015

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5792182&forum_id=2/#49395877)



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Date: November 2nd, 2025 4:58 PM
Author: obsidian apoplectic messiness

Most of my spend goes on the csr, the points are indeed better

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5792182&forum_id=2/#49395961)



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Date: November 1st, 2025 3:16 PM
Author: Talented round eye parlor

Are you paying 2700/year in fees? Just pick one

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5792182&forum_id=2/#49393145)



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Date: November 1st, 2025 4:35 PM
Author: shivering gas station



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5792182&forum_id=2/#49393354)



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Date: November 1st, 2025 12:27 AM
Author: passionate orange parlour mother



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5792182&forum_id=2/#49392028)



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Date: November 1st, 2025 3:04 PM
Author: drab galvanic bawdyhouse

i'm actually kind of pissed about the new benefits because it's going to force me to keep the card and swallow their fee increase like a chump.



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5792182&forum_id=2/#49393125)



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Date: November 1st, 2025 4:21 PM
Author: Seedy Toilet Seat

what new benefit is best?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5792182&forum_id=2/#49393288)



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Date: November 3rd, 2025 10:24 AM
Author: drab galvanic bawdyhouse

For me, it's the $300 stubhub credit.

For travel shrews, it's probably the increased points on shit booked thru the Chase portal, the $300 dining credits/table reservations, and $500 hotel credits for their fancy hotels.

For sweatpants gfs, it's the Apple+, Peloton, Doordash credits.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5792182&forum_id=2/#49397437)



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Date: November 1st, 2025 3:54 PM
Author: Sienna Fragrant Old Irish Cottage

How do you guys get so many points? I only have like 800k

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5792182&forum_id=2/#49393243)



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Date: November 1st, 2025 3:57 PM
Author: Wine charismatic doctorate

This seems worse than the Amex Plat which gives you "free" Disney+/Hulu/ESPN and some other digital credits, plus all the travel crap.

Apple TV is straight trash.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5792182&forum_id=2/#49393247)



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Date: November 1st, 2025 4:36 PM
Author: shivering gas station

Both Amex Platinum and CSR seem shitty to me. You're better off picking a top shelf airline card and a top shelf hotel card and using those. I am probably getting Chase Sapphire Preferred so that I can transfer my 50k chase points into United miles when they run another 100k point intro bonus.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5792182&forum_id=2/#49393358)



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Date: November 1st, 2025 4:38 PM
Author: violent resort cuck

Apple TV is a hidden gem imo. Foundation, silo, for all mankind- all were 180

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5792182&forum_id=2/#49393363)



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Date: November 1st, 2025 4:58 PM
Author: tripping effete business firm

this

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5792182&forum_id=2/#49393427)



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Date: November 1st, 2025 6:02 PM
Author: Bossy slippery idiot sandwich

THE THINKING MAN'S GOYSLOP!

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5792182&forum_id=2/#49393587)



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Date: November 1st, 2025 5:14 PM
Author: beady-eyed awkward point gunner

hehe

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5792182&forum_id=2/#49393499)



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Date: November 3rd, 2025 6:06 AM
Author: tripping effete business firm

but let's address the real question- which one gives you BONVOY GOLD ELITE status?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5792182&forum_id=2/#49397066)



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Date: November 3rd, 2025 10:25 AM
Author: bonkers excitant police squad



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5792182&forum_id=2/#49397440)



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Date: November 3rd, 2025 2:12 PM
Author: shivering gas station

The top tier Amex Brilliant gives you BONVOY PLATINUM ELITE status!!!1

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5792182&forum_id=2/#49398195)



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Date: November 3rd, 2025 2:54 PM
Author: tripping effete business firm

how much is that per year? $1400?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5792182&forum_id=2/#49398327)



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Date: November 3rd, 2025 5:17 PM
Author: shivering gas station

$650, and you get $300 in restaurant credit which is a no-brainer. And you do get Priority Pass lounge access plus a free night up to 85k points. Pretty easy to come out ahead.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5792182&forum_id=2/#49398764)



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Date: November 3rd, 2025 5:19 PM
Author: Copper sexy potus travel guidebook

The devaluation of the travel points from 1.5x to 1.25x is devastating

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5792182&forum_id=2/#49398772)



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Date: November 3rd, 2025 5:38 PM
Author: Bearded philosopher-king

Agreed. That was an easy way to get positive value from the points without feeling like a weirdo spending 4 hours reading blogs about how to maximize value. Transferring to Hyatt seems to be universally regarded as a good use of Chase UR points. I just did this and got about 3.5 cents per point for a peak holiday weekend stay at a level 6.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5792182&forum_id=2/#49398836)