Comments on: How to Piggyback and Recycle Credit Card Points http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2008/01/03/how-to-piggyback-and-recycle-credit-card-points/ Tim Ferriss's 4-Hour Workweek and Lifestyle Design Blog Fri, 19 Mar 2010 05:27:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Joe Ohio http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2008/01/03/how-to-piggyback-and-recycle-credit-card-points/comment-page-1/#comment-62893 Joe Ohio Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:17:05 +0000 http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2008/01/03/how-to-piggyback-and-recycle-credit-card-points/#comment-62893 Does he ever answer the question of which cards can be purchased with credit cards? Seems like he just runs over that little point and I've seen question after question about it but nooooo answer. I've spent too much time here already. Does he ever answer the question of which cards can be purchased with credit cards? Seems like he just runs over that little point and I’ve seen question after question about it but nooooo answer. I’ve spent too much time here already.

]]> By: Jake http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2008/01/03/how-to-piggyback-and-recycle-credit-card-points/comment-page-1/#comment-62479 Jake Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:29:18 +0000 http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2008/01/03/how-to-piggyback-and-recycle-credit-card-points/#comment-62479 TIm, I realize I am a little late to the party but better late than never. Does the 3-step process still work?? I have contacted my credit card company (Bankofamerica, power rewards card) and they have told me there is no way they can change my cash advance limit because it is the same thing as my credit line. Are they BS*ing me? Do I need a new credit card? They also have told me that money orders and traveler's checks count as cash advances. Would the method still work if I did it all on the same day? I know I've asked a few too many questions, but a break down of the 1-2-3 method is required. Thank you very much for your timely response (quoted you!), Jake TIm,

I realize I am a little late to the party but better late than never. Does the 3-step process still work??

I have contacted my credit card company (Bankofamerica, power rewards card) and they have told me there is no way they can change my cash advance limit because it is the same thing as my credit line. Are they BS*ing me? Do I need a new credit card? They also have told me that money orders and traveler’s checks count as cash advances. Would the method still work if I did it all on the same day? I know I’ve asked a few too many questions, but a break down of the 1-2-3 method is required.

Thank you very much for your timely response (quoted you!),
Jake

]]> By: Roland http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2008/01/03/how-to-piggyback-and-recycle-credit-card-points/comment-page-1/#comment-35637 Roland Sun, 05 Apr 2009 09:18:59 +0000 http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2008/01/03/how-to-piggyback-and-recycle-credit-card-points/#comment-35637 Hi Tim, Great article and tips for getting more and more points. I do a heap of PPC marketing and use an AMEX card for all my payments. Its great as with AMEX, unlike most reward programs, the points are uncapped and dont expire. In Australia most cards have tough limits on yearly point totals which then mean that they are basically useless for getting heaps of points. It pays to review the conditions of the rewards card before you sign up to see what points limitations may be available. I dont only book tickets for myself but for family and friends as well. I love not paying for flights, spending on something I had to anyway. Then as you mention there are online stores where you can convert the points into household purchases that you would otherwise have to pay for. Go rewards! Hi Tim, Great article and tips for getting more and more points. I do a heap of PPC marketing and use an AMEX card for all my payments. Its great as with AMEX, unlike most reward programs, the points are uncapped and dont expire. In Australia most cards have tough limits on yearly point totals which then mean that they are basically useless for getting heaps of points. It pays to review the conditions of the rewards card before you sign up to see what points limitations may be available. I dont only book tickets for myself but for family and friends as well. I love not paying for flights, spending on something I had to anyway. Then as you mention there are online stores where you can convert the points into household purchases that you would otherwise have to pay for. Go rewards!

]]> By: Richard | Credit Card Comparison http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2008/01/03/how-to-piggyback-and-recycle-credit-card-points/comment-page-1/#comment-32399 Richard | Credit Card Comparison Mon, 09 Feb 2009 04:04:19 +0000 http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2008/01/03/how-to-piggyback-and-recycle-credit-card-points/#comment-32399 Hi Tim, Another great post. I thought your idea of applying for all your cards within a very short time is a particuarly good one so you get your applications through before any impact from the other applications shows up on your credit reports. Not sure what the banks would think of this but I think it's a great concept! Hi Tim, Another great post. I thought your idea of applying for all your cards within a very short time is a particuarly good one so you get your applications through before any impact from the other applications shows up on your credit reports. Not sure what the banks would think of this but I think it’s a great concept!

]]> By: Stuart | Credit Cards http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2008/01/03/how-to-piggyback-and-recycle-credit-card-points/comment-page-1/#comment-28935 Stuart | Credit Cards Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:21:12 +0000 http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2008/01/03/how-to-piggyback-and-recycle-credit-card-points/#comment-28935 Hi Tim, great post. Have you done much comparison between the frequent flyer type cards versus those that offer a 1/2% cashback on purchases? Hi Tim, great post. Have you done much comparison between the frequent flyer type cards versus those that offer a 1/2% cashback on purchases?

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