Pallhedge -- thanks for all the valuable insight on these downgrade questions.

Are you aware of any data points of chase taking negative action of those who downgrade their reserve soon after using the $300 credit. I paid my annual fee and used my $300 credit quickly last month and was planning on keeping Reserve for at least a few more months before product changing it down. Now, however, I'm thinking of pc-ing to preferred in order to be able to refer a preferred card and get the referral bonus while the 80k offer is around. I value my relationship with chase though and am somewhat worried that having used up the $300 travel credit they will view this as looting the account for a pro rated fee return.