I am on the cusp of deciding that mileage cards are useless now. Since I haven't been able to redeem a 25k reward on any airline in 2 years (always getting screwed with the 40k's because of availability) this means that on a value per mile basis I am receiving only about 1 cent. This stinks!

Therefore, I am considering shifting away from my Starwood card (which I love) and my Visa standby to the Cashback Blue from Amex and a 1% cashback Visa card as standby. I can get 1.5%-3% or more on the Blue, and 1% guaranteed on the Visa.

Anyone want to give me reasons not to switch? The way I figure, I'd rather get 1.5% or better guaranteed than get continuing to get bad value on my airline redemptions. (I admit, losing the hotel redemptions would be a negative, since I get value there). Plus, no annual fees!

Anyone?

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[This message has been edited by erlftex (edited 03-30-2003).]