Wow! -I'm ready to call and complain to Diner's Card. - I only got 10,000 pts. (5,000 miles) for renewal (the past 3 years!)Thanks for the information! As far as other affinity cards - I always cancel after the free (or otherwise) first year - wait a bit and re-apply - Haven't had any trouble in getting the card, with bonus, again. This is a bit of a bother, but I stagger between my husband's card and my own, so as never to be without a VISA. I have done this with British Air First USA- and United First Card (and you can also get another "referral" bonus).I haven't done this with Diner's because they will not give application bonus again, unless NEW applicant.