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Amex Gold highest ever Sign up Bonus of 100k MR points for a 4k spend in 6 months

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magneto069
06-14-2022 at 03:09 PM.
06-14-2022 at 03:09 PM.
Quote from QCGuy :
Im sorry what? Who is complaining here? I think you got the wrong post

Sorry
Was original post
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magneto069
06-14-2022 at 03:11 PM.
06-14-2022 at 03:11 PM.
Quote from DealzSlickz :
$250 yearly fees...

Dont complaint
I pay 350 for platinum
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nojmplease
06-14-2022 at 03:21 PM.
06-14-2022 at 03:21 PM.
Quote from Knightshade :
Sure- we're flying Singapore air business class from NYC to Germany, roundtrip, for 144k miles.
For sure - if your goal is to fly in premium cabins, then MR points via transfers can be fantastic, as you've pointed out.

The trouble for some potential cardholders - especially in the slickdeals crowd - is that flying in biz/first isn't really a necessity, especially on relatively short transatlantic flights. And yes, points can go toward economy/prem econ travel, although those redemption rates tend not to be as dramatic. And any of the advantages requires transferring to an airline partner, which may or may not work out for a given itinerary. Ultimately, if you don't really want to play the transfers game to get premium tickets, then the MR award suddenly becomes far less exciting.
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BeigeWing8450
06-14-2022 at 03:22 PM.
06-14-2022 at 03:22 PM.
Quote from magneto069 :
Dont complaint
I pay 350 for platinum
Umm you mean 695 right?
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Knightshade
06-14-2022 at 03:42 PM.
06-14-2022 at 03:42 PM.
Quote from nojmplease :
For sure - if your goal is to fly in premium cabins, then MR points via transfers can be fantastic, as you've pointed out.

The trouble for some potential cardholders - especially in the slickdeals crowd - is that flying in biz/first isn't really a necessity, especially on relatively short transatlantic flights.

Well, the one I mention is over 8 hours, one way... being able to arrive not just well fed, but well rested, is pretty fantastic, often giving you a free day each way that you'd have otherwise spent tired and jet-lagged.

Even more so on longer flights.


Quote from nojmplease :
And yes, points can go toward economy/prem econ travel, although those redemption rates tend not to be as dramatic. And any of the advantages requires transferring to an airline partner, which may or may not work out for a given itinerary. Ultimately, if you don't really want to play the transfers game to get premium tickets, then the MR award suddenly becomes far less exciting.

Well, the person to whom I was responding was specifically asking for examples of the highest value ways to redeem the points.

You can of course do econ redemptions too, and they won't ever be 10 cents a point, but they'll virtually always be a LOT better than any non-airline option in value..... (avios for short haul domestic- especially when a transfer bonus is being offers- is a great example of that)
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QCGuy
06-14-2022 at 03:50 PM.
06-14-2022 at 03:50 PM.
Quote from Knightshade :
Well, the one I mention is over 8 hours, one way... being able to arrive not just well fed, but well rested, is pretty fantastic, often giving you a free day each way that you'd have otherwise spent tired and jet-lagged.

Even more so on longer flights.





Well, the person to whom I was responding was specifically asking for examples of the highest value ways to redeem the points.

You can of course do econ redemptions too, and they won't ever be 10 cents a point, but they'll virtually always be a LOT better than any non-airline option in value..... (avios for short haul domestic- especially when a transfer bonus is being offers- is a great example of that)
You are on the money . The points game is not for everyone , and if you are in the points game and not redeeming it for high quality hotels or flights , then you might as well just get a cash back card
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pcman2000
06-14-2022 at 03:51 PM.
06-14-2022 at 03:51 PM.
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Upfront. Grubhub $10 credit for dining.
Yay, $10 woohoo lol
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TwinTurbo6Speed
06-14-2022 at 03:58 PM.
06-14-2022 at 03:58 PM.
I just signed up for the platinum card. How long do I have to wait to apply for the gold ?
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QCGuy
06-14-2022 at 04:10 PM.
06-14-2022 at 04:10 PM.
Quote from TwinTurbo6Speed :
I just signed up for the platinum card. How long do I have to wait to apply for the gold ?
Amex does not have a hard and fast rule like Chases 5/24. However the unwritten rule is 2 in 30 days . If you have not applied to any other card you should be good
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TwinTurbo6Speed
06-14-2022 at 04:11 PM.
06-14-2022 at 04:11 PM.
Quote from QCGuy :
Amex does not have a hard and fast rule like Chases 5/24. However the unwritten rule is 2 in 30 days . If you have not applied to any other card you should be good

I just did the blue business plus too. Guess I'll wait the 30 days
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chustle925
06-14-2022 at 04:30 PM.
06-14-2022 at 04:30 PM.
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Is first year's fee waived?

No,it's not
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MysteryX
06-14-2022 at 04:39 PM.
06-14-2022 at 04:39 PM.
Are the points only usable for gift cards and travel or can you do cash back? If you can do cash back, what is the point multiplier?
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TechManDad
06-14-2022 at 05:05 PM.
06-14-2022 at 05:05 PM.
Quote from QCGuy :
Yes but 120$ in Uber and 120$ in dining credit compensates for it . Of course this is not for everyone but 100k points is very valuable

I use these credits to their full. More than makes up the fee.
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santy83
06-14-2022 at 05:19 PM.
06-14-2022 at 05:19 PM.
Will Amex let you convert to Amex Everyday after 1 year?
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dadudex
06-14-2022 at 05:28 PM.
06-14-2022 at 05:28 PM.
100 k for gold is Slick. Got approved instantly
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