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Credit Card Programs
Sep 13, 13, 6:03 pm
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Penfed Platnum Rewards Visa [5x/3x/1x points + $0 fee]
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6,256
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Blue Tiger
Pen Fed double devaluation
The Pen Fed Platinum Cash rewards has been devalued.
For example the $250 visa gift card used it cost 25,000 points, thus one point = one penny in gift card value. Now it went up to 29,500 points...
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Starwood | Starwood Preferred Guest
May 31, 13, 6:05 pm
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'Make a Green Choice' (MAGC) Decline Housekeeping for 250/500 Starpoints or $5 credit
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172,634
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Blue Tiger
Stayed at the Four Points at SFO. Clerk said,...
Stayed at the Four Points at SFO. Clerk said, “Would you like to decline housekeeping for one night and get 250 points. I said Yes. She made a note.
They did not do housekeeping that day. I did...
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Avis | Preferred and Budget | Fastbreak
May 18, 13, 11:28 am
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Booking off airport- a lot cheaper
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Blue Tiger
Booking off airport- a lot cheaper
Looking for a week's rental, mid size ca, pick up in San Diego drop off at SFO.
Could not find rate with taxes, airport surcharges drop off charges, etc under $400.
Then decided to book off...
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United Airlines | MileagePlus
Jul 6, 12, 7:55 pm
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Luggage question
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Blue Tiger
Luggage question
I am flying on a United reward ticket class X ticket booked on United .com
I am a United Mileage Plus Explorer credit card holder with no United or US status.
Flying from CLT to SAN on US metal....
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Credit Card Programs
May 31, 12, 11:22 pm
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I need a new cash-back card now that PenFed has changed...
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1,487
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Blue Tiger
Pen Fed platinum rewards card pays 5 % for car...
Pen Fed platinum rewards card pays 5 % for car gas NO limits, 3% for groceries and 1 % on everything else. It also gives you a one time 25,000-point bonus if you spend $1,000 after three months using...
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Credit Card Programs
Mar 10, 12, 7:28 am
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Best card for gas purchases?
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4,591
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Blue Tiger
Regarding The PenFed card,the PenFed cash...
Regarding The PenFed card,the PenFed cash rewards had 5% rebate on gas and 1% credit on others. This card was changed to 0.25% on non gas. PenFed gave you an option to go to the PenFed Platinum...
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Credit Card Programs
Mar 9, 12, 11:42 am
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Best card for gas purchases?
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Blue Tiger
How about a 5
PENFED Rewards
Use search to read more about this card.There are two types get the one for gas .No annual fee, 25,000 possible bonus points
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Credit Card Programs
Mar 7, 12, 8:20 am
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PenFed Platinum Cash Rewards Visa Card [5% on gas, no annual fee]
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Blue Tiger
Me too.
Just to confirm what others have said.
Called in January to make the switch from a cash back to points. CSR said starting with your Feb 7 you will earn points not cash back.
Charged all my...
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Credit Card Programs
Jan 2, 12, 8:04 pm
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PenFed Platinum Cash Rewards Visa Card [5% on gas, no annual fee]
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31,211
Posted By
Blue Tiger
Talked to a rep today You will be able get a...
Talked to a rep today You will be able get a prepaid Visa card (1cent for every point earned). i.e. 2500 points = $25 prepaid Visa card. 5% for gas and 3% for groceries, 1% for everything else is...
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China
Nov 4, 11, 7:10 pm
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Where to go in december?
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6,005
Posted By
Blue Tiger
There are plenty of taxis at late night and the...
There are plenty of taxis at late night and the airport is close to town.
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China
Nov 4, 11, 2:12 pm
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Where to go in december?
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6,005
Posted By
Blue Tiger
The most scenic ride I had in China was a bus...
The most scenic ride I had in China was a bus ride from Shangria-La to Lijiang.The road scary in spring, in winter would be worst.In Xishuangbanna you can take a raft trip down the Mekong river.I...
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China
Nov 4, 11, 11:22 am
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Where to go in december?
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Blue Tiger
Stone Forest
Stone Forest will take the best part of the day. There are buses that can take you check with your hotel or negotiate with a Taxi. Taxi a little faster.
I paid about 400 RMB for the day to a...
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China
Nov 3, 11, 8:04 pm
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Where to go in december?
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Blue Tiger
Yunnan
I would definitely consider Yunnan province.I would go to the stone forest.It a couple hour ride from Kunming, See the thread I started....
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China
Nov 1, 11, 8:30 pm
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the English China Daily
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5,783
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Blue Tiger
My favorite
The best one I read was a Chinese man married a pretty Chinese lady to have a beautiful child. When the child was born, it was ugly. He was angry.The man did some investigating and found the woman...
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Europe
Nov 1, 11, 7:48 pm
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Amsterdam - Suggestions for Hotels.
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1,988
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Blue Tiger
Hotel Brouwer
Just got back from Amsterdam stayed at Hotel Brouwer . It is right on the Singel canal, all rooms look over the canal.This is a B&B, not hotel.Rooms & baths are small by US standards but a delightful...
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China
Aug 18, 11, 8:34 pm
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Overnight in Xian, China where to stay?
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Blue Tiger
Xian- Gloria
Stayed there a couple nights will hook you up with a tour guide if needed to see the terra-cotta warriors.It was rated five star and reasonably priced.
...
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China
Aug 15, 11, 5:37 pm
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Taking luggage on the trains
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Blue Tiger
The biggest thing I think is all the passengers...
The biggest thing I think is all the passengers will be held back in the waiting area, usually till the train arrives.Then the passengers will be allowed to access the train.This is were the fun...
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Credit Card Programs
Aug 8, 11, 7:18 pm
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Please help me answer this question [when do OnePass credit card miles post?]
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841
Posted By
Blue Tiger
My bonus miles posted with my SECOND statement...
My bonus miles posted with my SECOND statement miles.
Statement miles posted within 2-3 days after statement ending date
Forum:
Credit Card Programs
Aug 8, 11, 7:05 pm
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Miles/Points vs. Cash Back
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10,135
Posted By
Blue Tiger
The Pen Fed card with No annual fee and 5% cash...
The Pen Fed card with No annual fee and 5% cash back on Gasoline to me is a no brainer. Between the wife and I we spend $800+/mo on Gas that $40 credit right to my account is great!
I have other...
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Chase | Ultimate Rewards
Aug 8, 11, 6:45 pm
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Applying for Chase Credit Cards- Archived 2008-5/2015
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1,005,876
Posted By
Blue Tiger
I signed up about 4 years ago for the United...
I signed up about 4 years ago for the United Mileage Plus credit card was given miles and waived the annual fee . About 11 months later I canceled the card.
About two yeas ago reapplied,got the...
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Delta Air Lines | SkyMiles
Aug 2, 11, 8:50 pm
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Partner Reimbursement
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681
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Blue Tiger
Partner Reimbursement
I am flying on FF ticket redeemed through my SkyMiles account on KL from ATL to AMS.
I was wondering how much money( if any) does Delta give KLM for flying me. I redeemed 60,000 miles for the...
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China
Jul 24, 11, 2:37 pm
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Suzhou in 2 days-hotel and sightseeing advice
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3,232
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Blue Tiger
I stayed for many weeks at the Gloria. It use to...
I stayed for many weeks at the Gloria. It use to be better, with live entertainment on weekends -very central. Good breakfast !
On internet about 368 RMB plus tax. ...
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China
Jul 24, 11, 12:43 pm
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Help understanding etiquette in China
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2,631
Posted By
Blue Tiger
Having traveled and worked in China since 2004...
Having traveled and worked in China since 2004 there are certain differences between the cultures. I learned to appreciate those differences without saying there wrong and I’m right.
Chinese...
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China
Jul 12, 11, 3:32 pm
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Guilin tours
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2,588
Posted By
Blue Tiger
I’ve been to Guilin and Yangshuo about five years...
I’ve been to Guilin and Yangshuo about five years ago. I went with a person who used to live in Yangshuo.
Well the elephant rock is nothing much. I do not remember an admission charge.
The Reed...
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Delta Air Lines | SkyMiles
Jul 10, 11, 12:54 pm
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Award Ticket Success - Post It Here
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644,141
Posted By
Blue Tiger
Two tickets coach CLT to AMS 10/10/11 Outbound...
Two tickets coach CLT to AMS 10/10/11
Outbound on DL & KL thru ATL
Returning 10/18/11 on DL thru DTW
60,000 miles @ticket $60 tax
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