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mnmag Nov 23, 2009 7:36 pm


Originally Posted by Anglo Large Clawed Otter (Post 12869945)
I had to alert the FBI to a potential money-laundering operation out in Katy. Unsavory types, lots of international travel going on, something to do with coins. They assured me that the individual in question has been placed on a list. :-:

I never got to tell the B:rolleyes:X about my coin 'adventure' at Chase last friday (before the 'big' drama w/son began!). I went to deposit only $500 -- as a payment towards my huge MC bill due that day! The clerk said I needed to speak to the 'manager' -- I asked 'who is the manager?' -- the staff at that branch is like a 'revolving' door -- it's ridiculous!:confused: Then the guy at the customer service desk -- jokingly says ' I am' -- then points me to the correct person. :rolleyes: I was basically told that the branch had to send the coins to a special place to be counted -- so they couldn't take the coins! :mad: I said you can't count these coins yourself -- it's only $500 worth!:rolleyes: I was told 'not possible'.

I thanked them for the 'service' they were giving me as a Chase customer :rolleyes: & promptly went across the street to a bank that I also have an account at -- they took it with no problem!^ So, I am seriously thinking of pulling all my accounts from them (2 business ckg, 2 personal ckg, 1 personal svgs & one jt ckg w/ex -- who is a 'select banking' client!)

I simply couldn't believe how totally absurd it all was! Haven't had a chance to do anything about it -- due to other more 'pressing' matters!:rolleyes: Boy, was I steamed!:mad:

Steph3n Nov 23, 2009 7:37 pm


Originally Posted by mnmag (Post 12870175)
one jt ckg w/ex -- who is a 'select banking' client!)

total change of subject but :confused: wow, that is UNUSUAL to say the least!!

icurhere2 Nov 23, 2009 7:38 pm


Originally Posted by Steph3n (Post 12870170)
not till about 1.5 years ago, mostly this is business purchases.( of course! I could never spend that much myself)

I understand it's business purchases but many of us have spent hundreds of thousands in business-reimbursed expenses on personal credit cards in the past ^. Back when RewardsNetwork / iDine was 10 miles per dollar, I even got to pick up the tab for Friday Happy Hours at a participating establishment :cool:

Steph3n Nov 23, 2009 7:39 pm


Originally Posted by icurhere2 (Post 12870185)
I understand it's business purchases but many of us have spent hundreds of thousands in business-reimbursed expenses on personal credit cards in the past ^. Back when RewardsNetwork / iDine was 10 miles per dollar, I even got to pick up the tab for Friday Happy Hours at a participating establishment :cool:

Right, but I wasn't much into this before 1.5 years ago. I think my CO balance was at 30k and AA at 45k, now AA is at 500 and CO is mighty fine not quite a mileage 'millionaire' but getting there!

I've come a long way!

icurhere2 Nov 23, 2009 7:40 pm


Originally Posted by mnmag (Post 12870175)
I thanked them for the 'service' they were giving me as a Chase customer :rolleyes: & promptly went across the street to a bank that I also have an account at -- they took it with no problem!^ So, I am seriously thinking of pulling all my accounts from them (2 business ckg, 2 personal ckg, 1 personal svgs & one jt ckg w/ex -- who is a 'select banking' client!)

Many of the larger banks seem to be particularly :rolleyes: I'm fortunate that my BoA's still act like good small-town banks (two are even closed on Saturday).

fozz Nov 23, 2009 7:40 pm


Originally Posted by ConciergeMike (Post 12870145)
Australian for Beer.

I'm glad someone got that joke. :)

icurhere2 Nov 23, 2009 7:42 pm


Originally Posted by Steph3n (Post 12870190)
I've come a long way!

I'm closing in on SkyTeam USA RDM millionaire in the account I opened July 2008. If you incorporate SkyTeam USA Lite, I've already earned over a million.

Still a few hundred thousand from OneWorld USA Lifetime Gold.

Steph3n Nov 23, 2009 7:43 pm


Originally Posted by fozz (Post 12870196)
I'm glad someone got that joke. :)

http://rolleye.com/cheers.gif I did not get it till now.

I'd like a salmon roe egg sammich to go with it.

mnmag Nov 23, 2009 7:44 pm


Originally Posted by Anglo Large Clawed Otter (Post 12870116)

too cute!:D

Steph3n Nov 23, 2009 7:45 pm


Originally Posted by icurhere2 (Post 12870199)
I'm closing in on SkyTeam USA RDM millionaire in the account I opened July 2008. If you incorporate SkyTeam USA Lite, I've already earned over a million.

Still a few hundred thousand from OneWorld USA Lifetime Gold.

I don't much care to ever set foot on an AA plAAne again to be honest, burned too much.

I have 3-4 decades of flying still ahead of my, I hope CO is still around for the first 25% of that. I have a feeling however that industry forces are going to change such that many of these programs will be nullified in time.

fozz Nov 23, 2009 7:46 pm

Delta is starting SAN-HNL!?!?!?!

I see the dart board is still in action.

colpuck Nov 23, 2009 7:46 pm

First post as a CO Plat.

sdm1130 Nov 23, 2009 7:47 pm


Originally Posted by fozz (Post 12870216)
Delta is starting SAN-HNL!?!?!?!

I see the dart board is still in action.

I was just going to post that... With 752s no less!

colpuck Nov 23, 2009 7:47 pm


Originally Posted by fozz (Post 12870216)
Delta is starting SAN-HNL!?!?!?!

I see the dart board is still in action.

They must really want in on the Aloha action.

Steph3n Nov 23, 2009 7:47 pm


Originally Posted by colpuck (Post 12870222)
First post as a CO Plat.

Go away, don't take my upgradez!


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