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Jun 16, 2011, 1:47 pm
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I saw this coin scheme on Reddit and decided signing up to FT might be a good idea. I'm a lowly college student who is trying to get abroad cheap! I don't have any rewards card yet. What would be a good card to start racking up miles and buy some of these coins? I want to get to Europe so badly 
Jun 16, 2011, 2:02 pm
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I saw this coin scheme on Reddit and decided signing up to FT might be a good idea. I'm a lowly college student who is trying to get abroad cheap! I don't have any rewards card yet. What would be a good card to start racking up miles and buy some of these coins? I want to get to Europe so badly
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Jun 16, 2011, 2:03 pm
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I saw this coin scheme on Reddit and decided signing up to FT might be a good idea. I'm a lowly college student who is trying to get abroad cheap! I don't have any rewards card yet. What would be a good card to start racking up miles and buy some of these coins? I want to get to Europe so badly
Jun 16, 2011, 2:06 pm
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I saw this coin scheme on Reddit and decided signing up to FT might be a good idea. I'm a lowly college student who is trying to get abroad cheap! I don't have any rewards card yet. What would be a good card to start racking up miles and buy some of these coins? I want to get to Europe so badly
Jun 16, 2011, 3:21 pm
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I saw this coin scheme on Reddit and decided signing up to FT might be a good idea. I'm a lowly college student who is trying to get abroad cheap! I don't have any rewards card yet. What would be a good card to start racking up miles and buy some of these coins? I want to get to Europe so badly
Best,
PedroNY
Jun 16, 2011, 3:27 pm
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I saw this coin scheme on Reddit and decided signing up to FT might be a good idea. I'm a lowly college student who is trying to get abroad cheap! I don't have any rewards card yet. What would be a good card to start racking up miles and buy some of these coins? I want to get to Europe so badly
Keep in mind that many who participate regularly on this thread are financially stable and able to "play" and cover problems or take risks, as needed. There are definite advantages to participating in the game, but don't go overboard or be irresponsible. You'll pay for it later and it won't be fun as someone just starting out. Many employers now look at your credit rating to measure your personal and fiscal responsibility, if you mess that up, your career can be dead before it ever started.
OTOH, enjoy what you reap from this and other schemes mentioned on FT and elsewhere.
Jun 16, 2011, 3:38 pm
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In any case, here's a tip: Many card issues allow you to add additional "authorized users" as yourself. I do it to separate business expenses, but I have multiple card with the same name and same account -- but different #.
Jun 16, 2011, 5:01 pm
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Never borrow money unless you can make money with it.
Look at the best times and routes to get to Europe with a tool like Kayak. Learn the seasons, carriers and routes to see when frequent flyer miles cost might be lowest.
Look at the best times and routes to get to Europe with a tool like Kayak. Learn the seasons, carriers and routes to see when frequent flyer miles cost might be lowest.
Jun 16, 2011, 5:53 pm
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Just a word of caution ... be responsible with the credit card if you get one.
Keep in mind that many who participate regularly on this thread are financially stable and able to "play" and cover problems or take risks, as needed. There are definite advantages to participating in the game, but don't go overboard or be irresponsible. You'll pay for it later and it won't be fun as someone just starting out. Many employers now look at your credit rating to measure your personal and fiscal responsibility, if you mess that up, your career can be dead before it ever started.
OTOH, enjoy what you reap from this and other schemes mentioned on FT and elsewhere.
Keep in mind that many who participate regularly on this thread are financially stable and able to "play" and cover problems or take risks, as needed. There are definite advantages to participating in the game, but don't go overboard or be irresponsible. You'll pay for it later and it won't be fun as someone just starting out. Many employers now look at your credit rating to measure your personal and fiscal responsibility, if you mess that up, your career can be dead before it ever started.
OTOH, enjoy what you reap from this and other schemes mentioned on FT and elsewhere.
And also be careful with Am Ex. While I don't see them giving a college kid a huge credit line, I have seen a few posts of people getting a FR from Am. Ex. Fortunately it hasn't happened to me yet, but I have a lot of other expenses on that card and pay it off at least once a week.
Jun 16, 2011, 10:57 pm
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I've got 4 cards: Citi MC, Citi Visa, Citi Amex and Amex SPG.
The Citi MC is my long term card and the Amex SPG is going to be my go to card from now on. Do you guys recommend keeping your "primary" CC out of this game? I know that it hasn't happened yet to anyone here but I'd hate to have my primary card cancelled for misuse or something. Or should I just start buying with all 4 cards?
Second, should I open a separate bank account at another bank other then my primary so that I don't have to ever worry about screwing up the relationship with my primary bank?
Third, not so much related to $1 coins but hopefully you guys can help. Can I add myself as an authorized user on any of the above CCs? It's just me right now so I don't have any legitimate users to add but would like too if I could add myself.
Thanks.
The Citi MC is my long term card and the Amex SPG is going to be my go to card from now on. Do you guys recommend keeping your "primary" CC out of this game? I know that it hasn't happened yet to anyone here but I'd hate to have my primary card cancelled for misuse or something. Or should I just start buying with all 4 cards?
Second, should I open a separate bank account at another bank other then my primary so that I don't have to ever worry about screwing up the relationship with my primary bank?
Third, not so much related to $1 coins but hopefully you guys can help. Can I add myself as an authorized user on any of the above CCs? It's just me right now so I don't have any legitimate users to add but would like too if I could add myself.
Thanks.
Jun 16, 2011, 11:28 pm
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I've got 4 cards: Citi MC, Citi Visa, Citi Amex and Amex SPG.
The Citi MC is my long term card and the Amex SPG is going to be my go to card from now on. Do you guys recommend keeping your "primary" CC out of this game? I know that it hasn't happened yet to anyone here but I'd hate to have my primary card cancelled for misuse or something. Or should I just start buying with all 4 cards?
Second, should I open a separate bank account at another bank other then my primary so that I don't have to ever worry about screwing up the relationship with my primary bank?
Third, not so much related to $1 coins but hopefully you guys can help. Can I add myself as an authorized user on any of the above CCs? It's just me right now so I don't have any legitimate users to add but would like too if I could add myself.
Thanks.
The Citi MC is my long term card and the Amex SPG is going to be my go to card from now on. Do you guys recommend keeping your "primary" CC out of this game? I know that it hasn't happened yet to anyone here but I'd hate to have my primary card cancelled for misuse or something. Or should I just start buying with all 4 cards?
Second, should I open a separate bank account at another bank other then my primary so that I don't have to ever worry about screwing up the relationship with my primary bank?
Third, not so much related to $1 coins but hopefully you guys can help. Can I add myself as an authorized user on any of the above CCs? It's just me right now so I don't have any legitimate users to add but would like too if I could add myself.
Thanks.
I would use VISA cards since they seem to be fine and the way to go in general. I'm not sure about the Citi AAdvantage cards but will find out soon. Personally requested a $0 CA limit on the AMEX card even though I didn't receive the card yet. Hopefully, I don't get a FR since I'm a college student too who just got a decent credit limit approval on the Citi AAdvantage VISA and AMEX...
Plan on applying for the AMEX Gold 75K in the future after I get the bonuses for these two cards and pay off both balances.
Jun 17, 2011, 1:47 am
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Just a word of caution ... be responsible with the credit card if you get one.
Keep in mind that many who participate regularly on this thread are financially stable and able to "play" and cover problems or take risks, as needed. There are definite advantages to participating in the game, but don't go overboard or be irresponsible. You'll pay for it later and it won't be fun as someone just starting out. Many employers now look at your credit rating to measure your personal and fiscal responsibility, if you mess that up, your career can be dead before it ever started.
OTOH, enjoy what you reap from this and other schemes mentioned on FT and elsewhere.
Keep in mind that many who participate regularly on this thread are financially stable and able to "play" and cover problems or take risks, as needed. There are definite advantages to participating in the game, but don't go overboard or be irresponsible. You'll pay for it later and it won't be fun as someone just starting out. Many employers now look at your credit rating to measure your personal and fiscal responsibility, if you mess that up, your career can be dead before it ever started.
OTOH, enjoy what you reap from this and other schemes mentioned on FT and elsewhere.
Jun 17, 2011, 3:56 am
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Just a word of caution ... be responsible with the credit card if you get one.
Keep in mind that many who participate regularly on this thread are financially stable and able to "play" and cover problems or take risks, as needed. There are definite advantages to participating in the game, but don't go overboard or be irresponsible. You'll pay for it later and it won't be fun as someone just starting out. Many employers now look at your credit rating to measure your personal and fiscal responsibility, if you mess that up, your career can be dead before it ever started.
OTOH, enjoy what you reap from this and other schemes mentioned on FT and elsewhere.
Keep in mind that many who participate regularly on this thread are financially stable and able to "play" and cover problems or take risks, as needed. There are definite advantages to participating in the game, but don't go overboard or be irresponsible. You'll pay for it later and it won't be fun as someone just starting out. Many employers now look at your credit rating to measure your personal and fiscal responsibility, if you mess that up, your career can be dead before it ever started.
OTOH, enjoy what you reap from this and other schemes mentioned on FT and elsewhere.
then you'd be a master
Jun 17, 2011, 3:58 am
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well of course yes, you DO have to pay the CCs in full and on time
Jun 17, 2011, 6:55 am
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Having said that, I'm pretty seriously considering dropping Amex from the rotation. I have two cards, one with a few hundred thousand MR points. Don't want to risk getting snagged on one and have them cancel both.
Mike