Originally Posted by
Bubblewhale
That being said I mostly just want the lounge access, so the PRE after net $100 AF probably works out better for me.
c1 points can be redeemed for 1cpp. so long as you are willing to spend $300 on their portal, you are getting lounge access for almost free
Originally Posted by
notquiteaff
I am thinking I might as well simplify my life, drop the TYP entirely and accept a bit less in grocery and gas earnings from other cards I already have (for groceries I often use Visa gift cards if I can acquire them at giftcards.com at a high earnings rate via AA portal).
the paypal debit card gives 5% cashback for both categories but you need to get 2 cards. it doesnt take up any slot, and gives 1.67cpd, quite a good complement with using giftcards
Originally Posted by
notquiteaff
I am not convinced that Amex really wants me to hold both cards (Plat and Gold). They aren’t offering me any incentive to add the Gold card to my fleet of cards (family rules)
i believe that you are not eligible for any SUB for gold once you got the plat