Originally Posted by psyflyer
Exactly my point. It might make sense up to a cetain level but does not justify extra K's for points/miles unless you have a super-specific reason/plan and now how to get to it quick. I am going with Pinniped's idea... load on 5k via SPG amex and cut a check for the rest... truely awesome how fast the Department of Treasury cashes checks...has anyone ever noticed?
This is the approach I took last year. Remember you can do 5K on your and 5K on your wife's card if she has a separate SPG Amex account.