How many miles would you spend to go to space? | Ask Us Anything | EP 36

With his buddy Richard Branson in mind, one reader asks Greg if he’d spend all his miles to go to space (55:06)? Nick on the other hand chimes in on how a Canadian reader might be able to take advantage of the Shop Small Promo from over the border (30:33). Watch the full “Ask Us Anything, Live” episode below or click each timestamp to navigate directly to a specific question in YouTube.

1:55 – I just realized the AirBnB I booked for Lake Tahoe is also a Vacasa rental. Suddenly very interested in the Wyndham Earner + and Biz cards. How sensitive is Barclays to high gas and grocery spend? We typically book a 3 or 4 BR rental for our extended family which requires more points than what you’ve posted about, but given the high cash rates the CPP actually works out great even at 4 BR.

7:23 -​Really liked your last podcast about fine hotels, did I understand you guys correctly that my Amex offer to get $40 off a stay of $200 at Marriott cannot be used to prepay a room?

10:30 – I booked a 7 night Category 5 Marriot hotel (old certificates) but nights haven’t been added to profile (Platinum). The thing is they accidentaly added 100K so calling them would perhaps make them see the error. ​Not sure if I should avoid calling them altogether, as I already have 63 nights this year…

12:28 – ​Do you think Citi will make the AA transfers permanent?

16:50 -how long before getting preapproved for a mortgage would you stop applying for credit cards?

18:48 – ​Hi guys, are you currently planning any international trips. Or domestic only?

23:01 – what are the best ways to Asia upper class with points now? Ana availability is impossible.

26:53 – Started a new biz. I already have 4 chase biz cards with an old biz, and 1 with the new biz. Do you think it’s too risky to open another biz card with the new biz?

28:18 – What are current Barclays application rules? I applied for Business Wyndham card last October and was declined. I want to apply again.

30:33 – ​I’m Canadian and I have a few US amex cards. How can I take advantage of the shop small promo if I can’t physically buy stuff at a store in the US? Any tips on 3-4 online retailers that I could use?

31:36 – ​favorite Disney hotel?

34:03 – What is your “comfort vs total travel time” philosophy when deciding on air travel? Would you go for the shortest trip but in economy? Or would you go for a biz class, even if it adds a connection?

36:36 – ​Any good advice for people who go solo to Vegas 3 times a year. Flights, hotels I usually get comps.

39:40 – Any tips for finding Marriotts that sell gift cards at the front desk? I’ve called dozens, and they all say no.

41:13 – ​Have you ever purchased miles or hotel points? Or do you generate enough of transferrable currency not to be interested in that?

44:40 – ​does Barclays allow a second Wyndham Earners Plus card?

45:14 – Considering PCing my CSP to be able to apply again and get the 100k bonus. Do you recommend PCing to CFU or CFF (or something else)

48:37 – Hey Greg and Nick! With Citi’s latest moves, if the change becomes permanent, do Thank You points topple Ultimate Rewards?

52:10 – ​Have you ever tried to book an award for a friend or relative? If Yes, how do you ever explain all of the intricacies, like booking ANA award with Virgin miles transferred from Amex MR?

55:06 – Greg – maybe redeem your points (all of em) to go to space one day?

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