Data point on the Best Western Card. I applied for it in mid-July. Took my time hitting the $2k mark...but did it before my third billing cycle, which just hit last week. Looked today and I have the full 60k sign-up bonus in there now.
Phew...now I can put this thing in the drawer. Right now its got a big credit limit on it that i can use to open up my next AS card if need be.