Originally Posted by
beltway
I'm curious why anyone would turn down 1000 or 2000 no-strings points (absent annual fee being due before the points would post). Why not take the Starpoints and run?
I despise canceling credit cards. After rebuking their many offers and challenges, I was happy to "be allowed to" cancel. I didn't want the 2k points now and have to deal with it again in another month, when the fee was due. A day-long headache may or may not be worth 2k points.