Originally Posted by
Happy
This 207,000 figure is very misleading - because NO ONE could get all the bonuses. You should know better to point out that Chase does enforce the policy of One bonus per affinity card.
Yes, we all know there are instances that people get 2nd or 3rd bonus from the same affinity card, sometimes with tricks. However by and large, you get only one bonus with Chase which would be glad to issue you as many cards as it deems you qualify, but you will get only ONE bonus on UA, or ONE bonus on CO, despite you may be issued 2 of such cards.
Oh, Chase would definitely send you a letter at statement close date to inform you WHY you see a big fat 0 on your statement as your bonus.
I find it odd that you use this misleading figure to plug your site.
Yes, Chase is tight about issuing multiple cards. But not so tight about issuing cards for different programs. For example, I got the Sapphire card while still holding the Continental card. The trick
might be to space out applications over 30 or 60 days apart. There is still time to do this. It also
might be to call the reconsideration number (888-270-2127 or 888-245-0625) after you are denied a card to see if you can close a card or change credit limits to get another. I would start with the Sapphire Preferred card and the Amex card, then try for the Continental card. They might even be liberal about the Chase Freedom card, as it is very different from the others.
Thanks for your reply. I think I will put this type of warning on my 7/1/11 post on my What's New page.