Just some additional data points:
Spent $1,011.95 at Dollar tree (2 SS VGC) on 10/6/25. (This was for the $1,000+ RETAIL offer). The credit posted on 10/10/25 and backdated to 9/25/25.
That should've counted for my $750+ single purchase credit of $30. Credit posted on 10/10/25 backdated to 9/25/25

On 10/12/25 spent $1,000 online at homedepot.com (GC as I have to purchase some windows and stuff).
The above charge *should* get me the $50 credit (for the $1,500+ each month) and additionally count for the $1,000+ in online stores for $100 statement credit. The charge is pending, so I will patiently wait. The above charge was "sudden" so I hadn't planned on it earlier (to triple dip). But oh well.