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The new Chase sapphire reserve benefits have activated

Free Apple TV free Apple Music Since I’ve already ...
mentally impaired trump supporter base
  10/31/25
Good goy
deep doctorate philosopher-king
  10/31/25
I have 1.1 million points
mentally impaired trump supporter base
  10/31/25
That’s $15k of travel
exhilarant principal's office fanboi
  11/01/25
Also credit cards are 180 I get a lot more from Chase than I...
mentally impaired trump supporter base
  10/31/25
They are 180
exhilarant principal's office fanboi
  11/01/25
...
Razzle-dazzle mint lodge kitty cat
  11/01/25
nice... I'll check that out. I've got about 2 million poi...
sapphire location
  10/31/25
how to spend? what is best deal? just convert to miles? i ha...
Metal appetizing abode
  10/31/25
Well, you get the best redemption value by converting them t...
sapphire location
  10/31/25
Wow. Impressive, I don’t have any points and I’v...
Clear Parlour
  10/31/25
Do you not use a credit card for your daily life
mentally impaired trump supporter base
  10/31/25
I have 8 credit cards man
Clear Parlour
  10/31/25
I don’t even have the United app on my phone. lol.
Clear Parlour
  10/31/25
how do u change seat
Metal appetizing abode
  11/01/25
Never tried
Clear Parlour
  11/01/25
Jesus H Christ
laughsome roommate business firm
  11/01/25
Southwest is way too inconvenient to fly for me. They’...
Clear Parlour
  10/31/25
I like some of the IHG branded hotels, like Holiday Inn, but...
Clear Parlour
  10/31/25
I enjoy kimptons They all have a happy hour and I drink l...
mentally impaired trump supporter base
  10/31/25
Never been to a Kimptons
Clear Parlour
  11/01/25
Kimptons are famously dog friendly and have a chic lite atmo...
territorial sexy crotch regret
  11/01/25
I fucking hate dogs.
Clear Parlour
  11/01/25
you need to get raped with a baseball bat
diverse step-uncle's house karate
  11/01/25
Ok, then feel free to jump off a really tall bridge.
laughsome roommate business firm
  11/02/25
I know. If all your shitty qualities this is among the worst
territorial sexy crotch regret
  11/02/25
Kimptons generally have great restaurants and are always in ...
laughsome roommate business firm
  11/02/25
That's why I stayed at Marriott properties only when I trave...
Razzle-dazzle mint lodge kitty cat
  11/01/25
This
exhilarant principal's office fanboi
  11/01/25
Idk, I've stayed at some very good Marriott properties. The...
laughsome roommate business firm
  11/01/25
Courtyard in downtown Rochester NY is top shelf. You can ord...
Clear Parlour
  11/01/25
That's what I do when I visit my home office. It is cheap i...
laughsome roommate business firm
  11/01/25
IHG has a few really good brands but they're Kimpton and Int...
laughsome roommate business firm
  11/01/25
How is that possible? I travel about once a month (domestic...
laughsome roommate business firm
  11/01/25
Amex platinum is better imo
mahogany swollen casino
  10/31/25
Agreed.. I have both Amex platinums and CSR and barely use t...
Brindle brunch
  11/01/25
i have both but i put more spending on the chase card. more ...
Zombie-like water buffalo
  11/01/25
Then why do both?
exhilarant principal's office fanboi
  11/01/25
Perks from the amex card pay for itself
Zombie-like water buffalo
  11/01/25
other than the (rather crowded) airport lounges, what perks ...
exhilarant principal's office fanboi
  11/01/25
they offer similar perks, but i get enough value from the ca...
Zombie-like water buffalo
  11/01/25
so $1200 in fees / $14-1600 in benefits. So net $2-300?
exhilarant principal's office fanboi
  11/02/25
Idk there are other benefits i use too that I prob wouldn't ...
Zombie-like water buffalo
  11/02/25
sounds like you're marginally ahead with Amex card. Chase is...
exhilarant principal's office fanboi
  11/02/25
Most of my spend goes on the csr, the points are indeed bet...
Zombie-like water buffalo
  11/02/25
Are you paying 2700/year in fees? Just pick one
territorial sexy crotch regret
  11/01/25
...
laughsome roommate business firm
  11/01/25
...
mentally impaired trump supporter base
  11/01/25
i'm actually kind of pissed about the new benefits because i...
navy floppy coldplay fan azn
  11/01/25
what new benefit is best?
Metal appetizing abode
  11/01/25
For me, it's the $300 stubhub credit. For travel shrews, ...
navy floppy coldplay fan azn
  11/03/25
How do you guys get so many points? I only have like 800k
Cerise chad box office
  11/01/25
This seems worse than the Amex Plat which gives you "fr...
Khaki Passionate Theater Stage
  11/01/25
Both Amex Platinum and CSR seem shitty to me. You're better...
laughsome roommate business firm
  11/01/25
Apple TV is a hidden gem imo. Foundation, silo, for all man...
Saffron Church Really Tough Guy
  11/01/25
this
exhilarant principal's office fanboi
  11/01/25
THE THINKING MAN'S GOYSLOP!
honey-headed underhanded affirmative action kitchen
  11/01/25
hehe
flickering self-centered quadroon
  11/01/25
but let's address the real question- which one gives you BON...
exhilarant principal's office fanboi
  11/03/25
...
Pearl nursing home coffee pot
  11/03/25
The top tier Amex Brilliant gives you BONVOY PLATINUM ELITE ...
laughsome roommate business firm
  11/03/25
how much is that per year? $1400?
exhilarant principal's office fanboi
  11/03/25
$650, and you get $300 in restaurant credit which is a no-br...
laughsome roommate business firm
  11/03/25
The devaluation of the travel points from 1.5x to 1.25x is d...
exciting pink public bath
  11/03/25
Agreed. That was an easy way to get positive value from the ...
Excitant onyx main people
  11/03/25


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Date: October 31st, 2025 8:35 PM
Author: mentally impaired trump supporter base

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=2Elisa#49391717)



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Date: October 31st, 2025 8:36 PM
Author: deep doctorate philosopher-king

Good goy

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



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Date: October 31st, 2025 8:38 PM
Author: mentally impaired trump supporter base

I have 1.1 million points

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



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Date: November 1st, 2025 1:52 PM
Author: exhilarant principal's office fanboi

That’s $15k of travel

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



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Date: October 31st, 2025 8:41 PM
Author: mentally impaired trump supporter base

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=2Elisa#49391725)



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Date: November 1st, 2025 1:56 PM
Author: exhilarant principal's office fanboi

They are 180

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



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Date: November 1st, 2025 1:40 PM
Author: Razzle-dazzle mint lodge kitty cat



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



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Date: October 31st, 2025 8:37 PM
Author: sapphire location

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=2Elisa#49391720)



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Date: October 31st, 2025 8:44 PM
Author: Metal appetizing abode

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=2Elisa#49391731)



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Date: October 31st, 2025 8:48 PM
Author: sapphire location

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=2Elisa#49391740)



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Date: October 31st, 2025 8:41 PM
Author: Clear Parlour

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=2Elisa#49391726)



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Date: October 31st, 2025 8:41 PM
Author: mentally impaired trump supporter base

Do you not use a credit card for your daily life

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



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Date: October 31st, 2025 8:43 PM
Author: Clear Parlour

I have 8 credit cards man

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



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Date: October 31st, 2025 8:44 PM
Author: Clear Parlour

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

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



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Date: November 1st, 2025 2:48 PM
Author: Metal appetizing abode

how do u change seat

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



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Date: November 1st, 2025 2:49 PM
Author: Clear Parlour

Never tried

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



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Date: November 1st, 2025 5:11 PM
Author: laughsome roommate business firm

Jesus H Christ

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



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Date: October 31st, 2025 8:44 PM
Author: Clear Parlour

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=2Elisa#49391732)



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Date: October 31st, 2025 8:47 PM
Author: Clear Parlour

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=2Elisa#49391736)



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Date: October 31st, 2025 8:50 PM
Author: mentally impaired trump supporter base

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=2Elisa#49391744)



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Date: November 1st, 2025 1:40 PM
Author: Clear Parlour

Never been to a Kimptons

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



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Date: November 1st, 2025 3:15 PM
Author: territorial sexy crotch regret

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=2Elisa#49393143)



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Date: November 1st, 2025 3:21 PM
Author: Clear Parlour

I fucking hate dogs.

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



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Date: November 1st, 2025 4:00 PM
Author: diverse step-uncle's house karate

you need to get raped with a baseball bat

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



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Date: November 2nd, 2025 1:56 AM
Author: laughsome roommate business firm

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

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



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Date: November 2nd, 2025 5:01 PM
Author: territorial sexy crotch regret

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

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



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Date: November 2nd, 2025 7:20 PM
Author: laughsome roommate business firm

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=2Elisa#49396309)



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Date: November 1st, 2025 1:42 PM
Author: Razzle-dazzle mint lodge kitty cat

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=2Elisa#49392914)



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Date: November 1st, 2025 1:53 PM
Author: exhilarant principal's office fanboi

This

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



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Date: November 1st, 2025 5:17 PM
Author: laughsome roommate business firm

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=2Elisa#49393508)



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Date: November 1st, 2025 5:27 PM
Author: Clear Parlour

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=2Elisa#49393532)



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Date: November 1st, 2025 5:29 PM
Author: laughsome roommate business firm

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=2Elisa#49393537)



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Date: November 1st, 2025 5:14 PM
Author: laughsome roommate business firm

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=2Elisa#49393503)



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Date: November 1st, 2025 5:11 PM
Author: laughsome roommate business firm

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=2Elisa#49393490)



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Date: October 31st, 2025 8:46 PM
Author: mahogany swollen casino

Amex platinum is better imo

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



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Date: November 1st, 2025 1:28 AM
Author: Brindle brunch

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=2Elisa#49392077)



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Date: November 1st, 2025 1:56 PM
Author: Zombie-like water buffalo

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=2Elisa#49392949)



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Date: November 1st, 2025 4:33 PM
Author: exhilarant principal's office fanboi

Then why do both?

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



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Date: November 1st, 2025 4:56 PM
Author: Zombie-like water buffalo

Perks from the amex card pay for itself

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



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Date: November 1st, 2025 4:57 PM
Author: exhilarant principal's office fanboi

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=2Elisa#49393426)



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Date: November 1st, 2025 7:48 PM
Author: Zombie-like water buffalo

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=2Elisa#49393757)



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Date: November 2nd, 2025 8:58 AM
Author: exhilarant principal's office fanboi

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

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



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Date: November 2nd, 2025 10:09 AM
Author: Zombie-like water buffalo

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=2Elisa#49394936)



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Date: November 2nd, 2025 4:28 PM
Author: exhilarant principal's office fanboi

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=2Elisa#49395877)



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Date: November 2nd, 2025 4:58 PM
Author: Zombie-like water buffalo

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

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



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Date: November 1st, 2025 3:16 PM
Author: territorial sexy crotch regret

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

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



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Date: November 1st, 2025 4:35 PM
Author: laughsome roommate business firm



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



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Date: November 1st, 2025 12:27 AM
Author: mentally impaired trump supporter base



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



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Date: November 1st, 2025 3:04 PM
Author: navy floppy coldplay fan azn

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=2Elisa#49393125)



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Date: November 1st, 2025 4:21 PM
Author: Metal appetizing abode

what new benefit is best?

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



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Date: November 3rd, 2025 10:24 AM
Author: navy floppy coldplay fan azn

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=2Elisa#49397437)



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Date: November 1st, 2025 3:54 PM
Author: Cerise chad box office

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

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



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Date: November 1st, 2025 3:57 PM
Author: Khaki Passionate Theater Stage

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=2Elisa#49393247)



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Date: November 1st, 2025 4:36 PM
Author: laughsome roommate business firm

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=2Elisa#49393358)



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Date: November 1st, 2025 4:38 PM
Author: Saffron Church Really Tough Guy

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=2Elisa#49393363)



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Date: November 1st, 2025 4:58 PM
Author: exhilarant principal's office fanboi

this

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



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Date: November 1st, 2025 6:02 PM
Author: honey-headed underhanded affirmative action kitchen

THE THINKING MAN'S GOYSLOP!

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



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Date: November 1st, 2025 5:14 PM
Author: flickering self-centered quadroon

hehe

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



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Date: November 3rd, 2025 6:06 AM
Author: exhilarant principal's office fanboi

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=2Elisa#49397066)



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Date: November 3rd, 2025 10:25 AM
Author: Pearl nursing home coffee pot



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



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Date: November 3rd, 2025 2:12 PM
Author: laughsome roommate business firm

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

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



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Date: November 3rd, 2025 2:54 PM
Author: exhilarant principal's office fanboi

how much is that per year? $1400?

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



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Date: November 3rd, 2025 5:17 PM
Author: laughsome roommate business firm

$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=2Elisa#49398764)



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Date: November 3rd, 2025 5:19 PM
Author: exciting pink public bath

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=2Elisa#49398772)



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Date: November 3rd, 2025 5:38 PM
Author: Excitant onyx main people

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=2Elisa#49398836)