Mar 12, 2015, 11:57 am
RIP Redbird... Fun while it lasted
Mar 4, 2015, 12:18 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Somewhere above the Mason-Dixon
Programs: DL Ham Samich
Posts: 1,659
RIP Redbird... Fun while it lasted
Ladies,
I received this gem in my email this morning
My hope is that my other birds of the same color don't meet a similar fate...
I'd like to propose a toast - To the best MSing since AP!
I received this gem in my email this morning
My hope is that my other birds of the same color don't meet a similar fate...
I'd like to propose a toast - To the best MSing since AP!
Mar 4, 2015, 12:20 pm
#2
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: LAX
Programs: United Silver, Marriott Lifetime Titanium, Hilton Diamond, IHG Diamond
Posts: 988
Wow...the shutdowns begin...
Mar 4, 2015, 12:21 pm
#3
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: DTW
Programs: RR,UMP,IHG,UR
Posts: 39
Uggghhhh! I just got my dad and sister one! Oh well....time to teach them to pimp out a little cutie named Kate.
Mar 4, 2015, 12:21 pm
#4
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 54
A friend of mine recently received the same email. I hope it isn't coming in waves...
Mar 4, 2015, 12:22 pm
#5
Join Date: Jul 2001
Programs: Marriott LT Tit; Hyatt Explorist; Hilton CC Gold; IHG CC Plt; Hertz (MR) 5 star
Posts: 5,536
Thanks for posting. Most that get cut off don't bother to post.
Looks like there are two red flags that you triggered. Proof positive that round numbers are a bad thing.
Looks like there are two red flags that you triggered. Proof positive that round numbers are a bad thing.
Mar 4, 2015, 12:24 pm
#6
Original Poster
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Somewhere above the Mason-Dixon
Programs: DL Ham Samich
Posts: 1,659
Mar 4, 2015, 12:25 pm
#7
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 355
That's why I always load in odd amounts. It wouldn't be the first time a shutdown has occurred by reoccurring amounts and immediate billpays.
On another note. I'm glad AMEX is thinning the herd of newbies!
On another note. I'm glad AMEX is thinning the herd of newbies!
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Mar 4, 2015, 12:25 pm
#8
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 97
The link isn't working for me. Might be my corporate firewall.
What happened?
What happened?
Mar 4, 2015, 12:29 pm
#9
Join Date: Jul 2001
Programs: Marriott LT Tit; Hyatt Explorist; Hilton CC Gold; IHG CC Plt; Hertz (MR) 5 star
Posts: 5,536
I assume you also immediately drained your card.
How long did you have it for? I assume $5k/mo every month.
Mar 4, 2015, 12:31 pm
#10
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 6
so i don't have mine yet (still waiting on the perm) but what i'm picking up is do weird amounts...not everyday (and maybe just once a day; ie: not the full $2500)...and don't billpay/withdrawl it all immediately...think i can handle that...
Mar 4, 2015, 12:32 pm
#11
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Somewhere above the Mason-Dixon
Programs: DL Ham Samich
Posts: 1,659
Had it since October I think. 5K or damn near every month
Mar 4, 2015, 12:33 pm
#12
Join Date: Feb 2006
Programs: HH Gold (again), US/UA/DL non-elite, ZE Presidents Circle, WN reluctant no fee convert.
Posts: 1,449
Having been told over and over that I don't understand the game or "play" it right, this is validation that it's sensible to throw in other spending once in awhile. Not to mention cash activity be done with temperance.
Mar 4, 2015, 12:33 pm
#13
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Sacramento
Programs: RR, QS, AS MP, SPG
Posts: 233
This is why I've been doing "odd" amounts instead of the flashy 1k/1k/500
Hoping that it's not a nationwide shut down
Hoping that it's not a nationwide shut down
Mar 4, 2015, 12:35 pm
#14
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Austin TX.
Programs: AA GLD (1MM), Hyatt PLT, Hilton Gold, IHG Platinum
Posts: 782
so... get money out right now or hope for the best?
60-90 days is a long time to have thousands of dollars tied up.
60-90 days is a long time to have thousands of dollars tied up.
Mar 4, 2015, 12:39 pm
#15
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 1,036
Come on. Loading 5K a month is enough. Your not fooling anyone by buying a cup of coffee or groceries with the card, but keep telling yourself that if it makes you feel better