How many times can blogs post the same thing?
Jun 23, 2013 | 11:08 pm
#16
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Latest headline from good ol' censor-king Delta Points...
"PROCRASTINATORS: Only hours remaining INK 60,000 bonus"
..."If you have been waiting until now, you truly are a procrastinator’s procrastinator!"
Desperate attempt by the "little people" blogger? LoL
"PROCRASTINATORS: Only hours remaining INK 60,000 bonus"
..."If you have been waiting until now, you truly are a procrastinator’s procrastinator!"
Desperate attempt by the "little people" blogger? LoL
Jun 24, 2013 | 12:18 am
#18
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How many times can you say NO to free money?
I'm amazed too, even as Canadian (not applicable for Chase cards), I know so much about this 60K signup because of BoardingArea is full of it
Certainly drives me AGAINST using any of their links even if I qualify
I'm amazed too, even as Canadian (not applicable for Chase cards), I know so much about this 60K signup because of BoardingArea is full of it
Certainly drives me AGAINST using any of their links even if I qualify
Jun 24, 2013 | 7:53 am
#19
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By my count, at least 80 written by 40 different bloggers. And I was mostly judging by post title so if they were more subtle than not I probably missed them. On a posts per day the deal was live basis this was much calmer than the frenzy 6 weeks ago over the 75k AmEx MR card, but much bigger overall given the extended duration of the promo. Also, I know I've missed a few, mostly from more recently today, but that's the way my reader parses things.
You must have put at least 80 hours of research into that!
If I didn't already have 3 Chase cards I'd throw a referral your way!
Jun 24, 2013 | 9:57 am
#20
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Ideally, issuers should have higher bonus for anyone applying directly without any midlleman as in any other business -or atleast invest in better targeting potential applicants.
Chase atleast had the option to apply directly for the 60K Inks (which is what I did) - last month Amex didnt have this option and I had to choose one from the pack for the 75k offer.
Chase atleast had the option to apply directly for the 60K Inks (which is what I did) - last month Amex didnt have this option and I had to choose one from the pack for the 75k offer.
Jun 24, 2013 | 10:16 am
#21
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Ideally, issuers should have higher bonus for anyone applying directly without any midlleman as in any other business -or atleast invest in better targeting potential applicants.
Chase atleast had the option to apply directly for the 60K Inks (which is what I did) - last month Amex didnt have this option and I had to choose one from the pack for the 75k offer.
Chase atleast had the option to apply directly for the 60K Inks (which is what I did) - last month Amex didnt have this option and I had to choose one from the pack for the 75k offer.
I only ask because I feel the same way, but am having trouble explaining to myself why.
With my last credit card sign up I offered to split the affiliate fee with anyone who had a link. No takers as apparently they can't share the spiff with their readers or else their affiliates drop them.
But I wonder if they can, I dunno, throw some points or other sign of appreciation for a sign up...
BTW, a good blog post/comments on this very issue: http://first2board.com/foodwineandmi...chase-ink-60k/
Last edited by kokonutz; Jun 24, 2013 at 10:25 am
Jun 24, 2013 | 10:29 am
#22
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I've given several bloggers, BA ones and others, credit card referrals. I pick and choose which ones. The most recent went to someone that I think does a great job and doesn't just post trip reports about their 1st class travel to Bali or whatever. When these bloggers respond to emails/tweets, why wouldn't I?
Jun 24, 2013 | 10:59 am
#23
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My favorite this weekend was the blogger who (kinda) admitted that alas, a 10,000 bonus is great, but might not be enough to entice someone to apply.
BUT!!!!! BUT!!! BUT WE DON'T KNOW WHAT THE BONUS WILL BE AFTER THE LIMITED TIME OFFER!! IT MAY NOT RETURN TO 50K!
IT MAY GO LOWER!!!!!
BUT!!!!! BUT!!! BUT WE DON'T KNOW WHAT THE BONUS WILL BE AFTER THE LIMITED TIME OFFER!! IT MAY NOT RETURN TO 50K!
IT MAY GO LOWER!!!!!
Jun 24, 2013 | 11:45 am
#24
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I'm curious: why not throw some affiliate revenue to a blogger. It costs you nothing.
Jun 25, 2013 | 6:06 am
#25
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Chase Ink and Ink Bold are business credit cards. I have a hard time believing a large percentage of readers own their own business. Is Chase cracking down at all on bloggers who push the whole "sole proprietorship" and just using your own ss# for your business?
Jun 25, 2013 | 6:37 am
#26
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Certainly they know. The amount of business bloggers generate for them, and considering they hold "marketing sessions" with select bloggers annually, certainly someone must be visiting the bloggers websites here and there. Perhaps Chase is content with the merchant fees they generate , as well as interest on the Plus card (yes, not all pay their bill in full) ... plus counting on the residual annual fee income.
Jun 28, 2013 | 7:48 am
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Aug 14, 2013 | 3:15 pm
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I think all of us who still bother to read the usual blogs are currently using all our fingers to count the umpteen mentions of the SPG Amex 
Aug 14, 2013 | 3:54 pm
#30
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Has it recently gone up to 30,000 SPG points? Gosh, I haven't heard anything about that. Should really go read some more.