topic Re: Getting the PRG itch.. in Credit Cards

Getting the PRG itch..

Anonymous — Sun, 31 Jan 2016 22:15:55 GMT

Finally consolidating a few of our cards! And now since we have a few more trips planned I need to weed out some cards and look at long term cards. Definitely want the PRG. What are your favorite perks??

Re: Getting the PRG itch..

myjourney — Sun, 31 Jan 2016 22:22:09 GMT

3x on flights

$100 air credit

Re: Getting the PRG itch..

Anonymous — Sun, 31 Jan 2016 22:24:59 GMT

Yes!! I used to make fun of charge cards but now I need a card with good insurance on it and I do have 3 trips coming up in the next year.

Re: Getting the PRG itch..

myjourney — Sun, 31 Jan 2016 22:29:24 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
Yes!! I used to make fun of charge cards but now I need a card with good insurance on it and I do have 3 trips coming up in the next year.

Depending on amount spent on these 3 trips

CSP. Prestige and or Premier maybe better options

Prestige 4th night free ....Awesome

CSP premium auto ins....Awsome

Premier Broad travel ...tolls,gas.train,bus, cab...etc

Re: Getting the PRG itch..

Anonymous — Sun, 31 Jan 2016 22:32:30 GMT

CSP is a no-go...the prestige I have been looking at.

Re: Getting the PRG itch..

myjourney — Sun, 31 Jan 2016 22:39:37 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
CSP is a no-go...the prestige I have been looking at.

3x on hotels and air maybe better suited then and if renting cars use another card

Re: Getting the PRG itch..

Anonymous — Mon, 01 Feb 2016 16:42:56 GMT

I'm usually a Marriott person unless I have award stays or I'm staying with family.

Re: Getting the PRG itch..

Anonymous — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 02:39:05 GMT

The Prestige comes with airport lounge access which can be used for you and up to two additional guests (worth $99-$399 depending on how much you travel).

The $250 airline credit is much better than the PRG's $100 'incidental fees' credit (which can only be used for things like baggage fees and not actual ticket expenses). I will be dropping my PRG before the AF kicks in for sure, the CSP and Prestige are much better cards, the only thing I liked better about the PRG was the looks of it.

With both of these benefits it offsets the AF to much lower than the PRG in my particular situation. Plus the signup bonus is beastly.

Re: Getting the PRG itch..

lg8302ch — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 02:46:38 GMT

If you like Marriott how about the Ritz from Chase?

Re: Getting the PRG itch..

Anonymous — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 08:27:46 GMT

Airline credit is nice.

The premium roadside is good too. It's incleded with the PRG w/ 4 free uses in a year.

Re: Getting the PRG itch..

takeshi74 — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 14:57:48 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
Definitely want the PRG. What are your favorite perks??

Don't just poll. Do you due diligence and ensure the the PRG is a good fit. Look beyond the earn rates and make sure you can leverage higher value point redemption options with MR.

@Anonymous wrote:
CSP is a no-go...the prestige I have been looking at.

Same applies for TY with the Prestige.

Carefully research the options you're considering. Wanting to travel doesn't necessarily mean that these are a good fit.

@Anonymous wrote:
The $250 airline credit is much better than the PRG's $100 'incidental fees' credit (which can only be used for things like baggage fees and not actual ticket expenses).

Don't assume that. If considering an AmEx with airline fee credit then take a look at the airline specific threads for the AmEx airline fee credit over on FlyerTalk.

@Anonymous wrote:
CSP and Prestige are much better cards

Better is always highly subjective, regardless of topic. X may be better than Y for one but that is not the case for all. Each needs to carefully assess the options to determine which is best suited to the individual. The CSP is a best fit for me. However, that doesn't mean that it's best for everyone.

@Anonymous wrote:

With both of these benefits it offsets the AF to much lower than the PRG in my particular situation.

Sorry, missed the "my particular situation" until after I wrote all that.

Re: Getting the PRG itch..

Anonymous — Sat, 06 Feb 2016 05:23:14 GMT

Did I miss something?