Chase and MS.
Jun 7, 2014 | 8:34 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 195
Chase and MS.
So I have a question and hope this is the right place to post it.
I'm just getting started with opening Chase cards. My wife and I both have the Freedom, which we've had for a long time. She just got the Ink when the 60k bonus. My question is, would it be safe to MS the minimum spend if I plan on applying for more Chase cards in the future? I want to get a CSP for both of us, and then probably the Hyatt or Marriott cards.
The reason I ask, is because I've read that when making recon calls, they've called people out for MS'ing.
Thanks!
I'm just getting started with opening Chase cards. My wife and I both have the Freedom, which we've had for a long time. She just got the Ink when the 60k bonus. My question is, would it be safe to MS the minimum spend if I plan on applying for more Chase cards in the future? I want to get a CSP for both of us, and then probably the Hyatt or Marriott cards.
The reason I ask, is because I've read that when making recon calls, they've called people out for MS'ing.
Thanks!
Jun 7, 2014 | 9:42 pm
#3
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 183
I would just add in, think of it from there point of view. If they catch on that your only doing it for points, thell be pissed. If they think your gonna spend, then youll be good.
Keep that in mind whenever you do something with credit cards, and you should be good.
Keep that in mind whenever you do something with credit cards, and you should be good.
Jun 8, 2014 | 8:04 am
#4
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 195
Yeah, that's understandable. Just wondering what other's experience has been like. I'm thinking of just sprinkling in some MS just to help with the minimum spend and just use this for my everyday spending until it's reached.
Jun 9, 2014 | 9:56 am
#5
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 226
From what I've read, occasional MS is not bad. I would also like to hear others' experience with MS and Ink.
I just got the Ink Bold and did $5k in MS at Staples to get the 60k bonus. Since then I've spent another $3k in MS at Staples. I'd LOVE to do $5k-10k per month at Staples but I have a feeling that's a recipe for getting shutdown. Any thoughts from those who have been Inking and Stapling for a while?
I just got the Ink Bold and did $5k in MS at Staples to get the 60k bonus. Since then I've spent another $3k in MS at Staples. I'd LOVE to do $5k-10k per month at Staples but I have a feeling that's a recipe for getting shutdown. Any thoughts from those who have been Inking and Stapling for a while?
Jun 9, 2014 | 11:42 am
#6
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 1,036
From what I've read, occasional MS is not bad. I would also like to hear others' experience with MS and Ink.
I just got the Ink Bold and did $5k in MS at Staples to get the 60k bonus. Since then I've spent another $3k in MS at Staples. I'd LOVE to do $5k-10k per month at Staples but I have a feeling that's a recipe for getting shutdown. Any thoughts from those who have been Inking and Stapling for a while?
I just got the Ink Bold and did $5k in MS at Staples to get the 60k bonus. Since then I've spent another $3k in MS at Staples. I'd LOVE to do $5k-10k per month at Staples but I have a feeling that's a recipe for getting shutdown. Any thoughts from those who have been Inking and Stapling for a while?
Jun 10, 2014 | 3:48 pm
#8
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 756
From what I've read, occasional MS is not bad. I would also like to hear others' experience with MS and Ink.
I just got the Ink Bold and did $5k in MS at Staples to get the 60k bonus. Since then I've spent another $3k in MS at Staples. I'd LOVE to do $5k-10k per month at Staples but I have a feeling that's a recipe for getting shutdown. Any thoughts from those who have been Inking and Stapling for a while?
I just got the Ink Bold and did $5k in MS at Staples to get the 60k bonus. Since then I've spent another $3k in MS at Staples. I'd LOVE to do $5k-10k per month at Staples but I have a feeling that's a recipe for getting shutdown. Any thoughts from those who have been Inking and Stapling for a while?
Jun 11, 2014 | 7:49 am
#9
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 226
I'd like to continue doing this, although not $5k per month, in order to generate UR points. But obviously I don't want to get my Ink card shutdown. I'm curious to hear at what dollar amount of MS people can get away with on Ink. I'm thinking I'll cut it way back down to ~$600 per month plus other purchases, just to be safe.
Dec 1, 2014 | 10:20 pm
#11
Join Date: Oct 2014
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If you want to get into this: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/manuf...tart-here.html
Dec 3, 2014 | 9:20 am
#12
Join Date: Mar 2011
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Programs: Delta Gold. Hilton Diamond. Hyatt Explorist.
Posts: 1,776
I do about $3000/month at office supply stores (almost all MS). I've been doing that level for over a year and I've been fine. I also do about $5k in non-bonused spend, mostly MS.
Dec 7, 2014 | 9:02 pm
#13
Join Date: Jun 2014
Programs: Delta, Hilton Honors, SPG, Marriott, Hyatt
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