Motion Passed: Create a Chase Ultimate Rewards Forum
Mar 14, 2013, 3:34 am
#16
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I think it makes sense. There's a ton of Chase-related info out there, be it through Ultimate Rewards, Sapphire, Sapphire Preferred, etc. Chase is a very travel-oriented bank it would seem, not to mention their UA, BA, WN, Marriott, Hyatt, etc. cards.
Mar 14, 2013, 4:45 am
#17
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I vote Yes, given the sheer number of travel related products Chase has in the market.
Mar 14, 2013, 6:39 am
#18
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For those asking for yes or no votes, would you mind expanding on your reasoning a bit?
As a TB member, I am on the fence.
Pros:
Cons:
Are there pros and cons I am not thinking of?
As a TB member, I am on the fence.
Pros:
- The Chase programs and cards are huge, popular and complicated
- Earning and spending strategies are myriad
- No one wants to be the idiot who wastes hard-earned points
Cons:
- The program is popular today but could be a ghost town by next month
- Some 'clever' tips and tricks talked about may cause the program to close the 'clever' approaches (of course, that talk still takes place in existing threads anyway)
Are there pros and cons I am not thinking of?
Mar 14, 2013, 7:42 am
#19
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For those asking for yes or no votes, would you mind expanding on your reasoning a bit?
As a TB member, I am on the fence.
Pros:
Cons:
Are there pros and cons I am not thinking of?
As a TB member, I am on the fence.
Pros:
- The Chase programs and cards are huge, popular and complicated
- Earning and spending strategies are myriad
- No one wants to be the idiot who wastes hard-earned points
Cons:
- The program is popular today but could be a ghost town by next month
- Some 'clever' tips and tricks talked about may cause the program to close the 'clever' approaches (of course, that talk still takes place in existing threads anyway)
Are there pros and cons I am not thinking of?
Mar 14, 2013, 8:17 am
#20
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I'm against it because I believe it is a passing fad.
There was a time the Diner's forum was quite active, and then they changed the program to exclude some pretty big redemption partners, such as CO. People transferred their points and gave up the card. The forum died.
I suspect this may happen to a Chase forum as well.
There was a time the Diner's forum was quite active, and then they changed the program to exclude some pretty big redemption partners, such as CO. People transferred their points and gave up the card. The forum died.
I suspect this may happen to a Chase forum as well.
Mar 14, 2013, 9:20 am
#21
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I think that it would be a good idea. Considering the number of rewards cards that Chase has it makes sense. Just like there is a separate section for American Express, Chase should have it's own.
Mar 14, 2013, 10:49 am
#22
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i would want a chase forum but i would also say the credit card forums should be moved to be listed under miles buzz and before hotels deals, this will stop may people with credti card questions from posting in the miles buzz section, too many peopl dont scroll down to find the credit card forum
Mar 14, 2013, 11:44 am
#23
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i would want a chase forum but i would also say the credit card forums should be moved to be listed under miles buzz and before hotels deals, this will stop may people with credti card questions from posting in the miles buzz section, too many peopl dont scroll down to find the credit card forum
Mar 14, 2013, 11:48 am
#24
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I think any program has a risk of "dying". How long does it have to be around before the risk is considered minimal? 5 years? 10 years? Chase UR has been around a few years already and seems to be growing, not diminishing. No, you're never going to have zero risk of it becoming a ghost town, but Chase seems committed.
For the Diner's Club example, even though it's not as active as some of the other forums anymore, does that mean it was never helpful at some point?
For the Diner's Club example, even though it's not as active as some of the other forums anymore, does that mean it was never helpful at some point?
Mar 14, 2013, 12:15 pm
#25
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In consideration of the many Chase cards with mileage benefits, I think it is a good idea.
Mar 14, 2013, 12:30 pm
#26
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Mar 14, 2013, 12:54 pm
#28
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I vote yes, similar to the MR forum.
Mar 14, 2013, 12:58 pm
#29
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I vote yes