I love credit cards so much! v4.0 - 2021 (see first page for add'l details)

[smallsy]

Does anyone have TMobile service? Are you happy with it? DH wants to move our new iPhones from Boostmobile to TMobile.

It works well enough in most areas, but we hike a lot and DH's phone (att) always does much better than mine (T-Mobile) when more remote.

 

[CyndiLouWho]

Oh, gosh--in Chicago? That sounds rough in the winter.

Chicagoans are tough. Lol. Even in the rain and snow, Portillo's people are out there. In our recent 'deep freeze' I can't say if they were outside as much since I had no occasion to pass one but they've been doing it literally 20-30 years. I live in (and grew up in) the town where Portillo's started and they've been doing it that way as long as I can remember.

 

[CyndiLouWho]

Does anyone have TMobile service? Are you happy with it? DH wants to move our new iPhones from Boostmobile to TMobile.

I switched from Sprint to T-Mobile a few months back. Despite the fact that T-Mobile now merged with Sprint, it saved me $100 per month. I originally had Sprint for years as it was the only service we could get in our office in the hospital basement. Literally no one else could get phone calls. Since T-Mobile and Sprint merged, their network is bigger and I have had no problems.

 

[havaneselover]

Chicagoans are tough. Lol. Even in the rain and snow, Portillo's people are out there. In our recent 'deep freeze' I can't say if they were outside as much since I had no occasion to pass one but they've been doing it literally 20-30 years. I live in (and grew up in) the town where Portillo's started and they've been doing it that way as long as I can remember.

There's a reason I only lasted four years in Chicago!!! Honestly it was the longest four years of my life.

 

[Alexle2007]

It works well enough in most areas, but we hike a lot and DH's phone (att) always does much better than mine (T-Mobile) when more remote.

I switched from Sprint to T-Mobile a few months back. Despite the fact that T-Mobile now merged with Sprint, it saved me $100 per month. I originally had Sprint for years as it was the only service we could get in our office in the hospital basement. Literally no one else could get phone calls. Since T-Mobile and Sprint merged, their network is bigger and I have had no problems.

Thanks! DH and I are headed to change our service and are start using our new iPhone 12s! Our new 3 line service will cost the same as our current 4 line service but hopefully it works better. And it does have international service so that will be nice when we can start traveling again.

 

[punkin]

There's a reason I only lasted four years in Chicago!!! Honestly it was the longest four years of my life.

Me too (only 3 years). The weather killed me!

 

[elgerber]

There's a reason I only lasted four years in Chicago!!! Honestly it was the longest four years of my life.

Portillos in MN does this too. Although we were in a record cold snap for 2 weeks in Feb, and dh went to pick up the heart shaped cake and they did not have anyone outside that time. Thank goodness, since it was like -8 air temp at that time.

 

[havaneselover]

Portillos in MN does this too. Although we were in a record cold snap for 2 weeks in Feb, and dh went to pick up the heart shaped cake and they did not have anyone outside that time. Thank goodness, since it was like -8 air temp at that time.

I don't remember living in MN, but it was a place my family didn't last long. My sister (13 years older) says she can't believe my parents' marriage survived our two winters there

And I can't imagine what a cold snap in MN is like.

 

[Samson7256]

Does any know if a Disney World charge towards a vacation package is eligible to redeem Altitude Reserve points via "Real Time Rewards" at the 1.5 multiplier rate ?

 

[Crazed4DisneyinSC]

Does anyone have TMobile service? Are you happy with it? DH wants to move our new iPhones from Boostmobile to TMobile.

It works well enough in most areas, but we hike a lot and DH's phone (att) always does much better than mine (T-Mobile) when more remote.

We have T-Mobile after having Verizon for several years. It works well in our area, but we live in a metropolitan area of about a million people. Anytime we go out to the country or hiking though in the mountains, we don’t have signal. My mom who still has Verizon always has signal. So if in a remote or less populated area, it may not work so well. For us it’s been fine, we just have to use offline gps when traveling sometimes.

 

[Disney Kidd]

Trying to figure out the points for AMEX hilton surpass and CSP. Is it better to use the hilton or CSP at restaurants? I get 6x pts for the hilton and 2x pts for the CSP. TIA!

 

[Haley R]

Does anyone have TMobile service? Are you happy with it? DH wants to move our new iPhones from Boostmobile to TMobile.

We have T-Mobile and we’re happy with it apart from the fact that the majority of our town is a dead zone. We have to have a cell booster in our house. Never had any issues in Iowa though

 

[DaveL]

Chicagoans are tough. Lol. Even in the rain and snow, Portillo's people are out there. In our recent 'deep freeze' I can't say if they were outside as much since I had no occasion to pass one but they've been doing it literally 20-30 years. I live in (and grew up in) the town where Portillo's started and they've been doing it that way as long as I can remember.

Ahhhhhhhhh. I so want to make a road trip now, Its been over a year now since I have been to Portillo's....

 

[wanderlust7]

Trying to figure out the points for AMEX hilton surpass and CSP. Is it better to use the hilton or CSP at restaurants? I get 6x pts for the hilton and 2x pts for the CSP. TIA!

CSP gets 1.25 cent per point with PYB or through the travel portal, so 2x is like getting 2.5% on your purchase. I value Hilton at about 0.4 cent per point, so that's like getting 2.4% on your purchase. UR are more flexible, so that gives it the edge. But if you want to keep spend on Amex to keep them happy (and hopefully avoid the pop-up), the Surpass would be a good choice too.

 

[Albort]

Trying to figure out the points for AMEX hilton surpass and CSP. Is it better to use the hilton or CSP at restaurants? I get 6x pts for the hilton and 2x pts for the CSP. TIA!

depends on how u value the points.

6x x .006 (hilton) = .036
2x x .015 (csr) = .03

you will need to change the .006/.015 to fit how u value 1 Hilton point/1 UR point. in the case above, Hilton would be more valuable, however i still swipe CSP for the convenience of UR point.

 

[IFlossU]

Does any know if a Disney World charge towards a vacation package is eligible to redeem Altitude Reserve points via "Real Time Rewards" at the 1.5 multiplier rate ?

@gottalovepluto may be able to help answer this one

Trying to figure out the points for AMEX hilton surpass and CSP. Is it better to use the hilton or CSP at restaurants? I get 6x pts for the hilton and 2x pts for the CSP. TIA!

This one for me would come down to having a very specific reason for accumulating Hilton points. I wouldn’t put spend on a Hilton card unless it’s for MSR, a specific redemption in mind, or attempting to hit 15k spend for the free night. I personally find more value in UR’s. OR, as was mentioned keeping some amount of spend on the card to keep AMEX happy.

 

[IFlossU]

Link to OD/OM VGC sale

https://www.doctorofcredit.com/offi...a-giftcards-get-15-instant-discount-3-7-3-13/

 

[IFlossU]

Chicagoans are tough. Lol. Even in the rain and snow, Portillo's people are out there. In our recent 'deep freeze' I can't say if they were outside as much since I had no occasion to pass one but they've been doing it literally 20-30 years. I live in (and grew up in) the town where Portillo's started and they've been doing it that way as long as I can remember.

It’s funny I grew up in Wa. state where we actually had seasons, but being in Az. for the past 20 years has made me such a wimp if it hits 30 degrees I think I’m going to freeze to death. Also our kids being Az. natives are REALLY soft. You should see my son bundle up before school when it’s 40 degrees in the morning. He looks like he’s ready to go skiing . When you guys bring up the weather I take a look outside and keep my mouth shut

 

[havaneselover]

Link to OD/OM VGC sale

https://www.doctorofcredit.com/offi...a-giftcards-get-15-instant-discount-3-7-3-13/

I just went to od. Walked in and saw my regular cashier who is awesome. She said, “oh, gift cards are on sale. Your friends have already been in.”

 

[Alexle2007]

We are all sent. New iPhone 12s on TMobile. DH has the ProMax, DS has the 12 and I have the Pro. New service went on the Plat for the phone protection.