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Originally Posted by sdsearch
(Post 10169712)
Unless CandymanJim is willing to come closer to posting a link, don't bother. The one I got the URL for that was thus trumpeted by him as "only $250" turned out to only offer 15k (thus 10k less) with $250 spend (besides being expired). And wasn't even a Visa (which is the usual excuse for offering "only" 20k these days).
The idea behind taking less miles for less spend is that if that allows you to apply twice as often (say, once a month instead of once every two months), then you'll earn more miles per month (even if less per card) because you'll be able to complete the qualified spend on the cards more often. (Or because you actually want a Visa sometimes, say because of tie-in's to some hotel's Visa-requiring promos.) I just received a $250 card and should expect 20k shortly from the link I provided you. I will report back if the $250 is honored for the expired link or not. Jim |
Originally Posted by veggie_lover
(Post 10171683)
My guess is you will get burned in the long run if you make a habit of this. People forget to pay you or worse, can't afford to pay you. I think I will try the AMEX gift card suggestion and do the property tax one for now.
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Originally Posted by CandymanJim
(Post 10174191)
yes the link was 20k for $250, and I suggest you look at it again (I just confirmed it!). There has never been a 25k $250 link to my knowledge. Perhaps you only qualified for the gold card which is in fact only 15k, for the plat card it is 20k, you make me feel sorry I tried to help you on this...
(I didn't apply for either because I really needed a Visa this time. So I had to appy for the "official" $750 20k.) |
Another option is retail gift cards. If there's a grocery you shop at frequently, buy their gift card. Gift cards are almost always fee-free, which is a big plus over the Amex/Visa/MC gift cards.
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Originally Posted by alanh
(Post 10176821)
Another option is retail gift cards. If there's a grocery you shop at frequently, buy their gift card. Gift cards are almost always fee-free, which is a big plus over the Amex/Visa/MC gift cards.
I think repeatable solutions are more what's needed here, as long as Citi does allow endless churning. |
Originally Posted by veggie_lover
(Post 10167945)
I have a few citi cards but am finding it hard to spend $750 on each. I live very frugally so just dont have more than a few hundred dollars of expenses a month. What do you suggest? Does a cash advance count ? I thought about paying myself through paypal, but that can get your account closed since it violates their terms. The presidential coin one would have been good, but looks like it is finished.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=833911 That should help you make the $750 requirement on 2 cards and a bit depending how you structure the order(s). |
Buy Presidential coins from the US Mint. See thread in milesbuzz Easy way to spend $750. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...833911&page=28
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Originally Posted by veggie_lover
(Post 10167945)
I have a few citi cards but am finding it hard to spend $750 on each. I live very frugally so just dont have more than a few hundred dollars of expenses a month. What do you suggest? Does a cash advance count ? I thought about paying myself through paypal, but that can get your account closed since it violates their terms. The presidential coin one would have been good, but looks like it is finished.
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