@Anonymous wrote:
@FinStar wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:Seeing many posts about this card has me genuinely curious about shopping habits of the folks here.
For eveyone who has this card and pushes for increases and such: Does everyone holding this card shop Barney's with any frequency?
I do, but I've had this card for years way before even Comenity Capital aquired the CC portfolio. I usually frequent the Chicago store.
Cool, very nice. I asked like I did because so many folks here are fairly strong in opinions against cards with AF's, so with many here being that cost concious I was surprised with the seeming poplularity of the Barney's card. I was trying to separate the mentality of paying an AF versus average price points of items sold in Barney's versus other retailers.
IMO, if you shop a lot with a specific retailer then the rewards structure or benfits may make sense (i.e. special event sales, discounts/promotions, complimentary shipping, etc).
Now, BNY rewards can be a benefit for those who spend A LOT of $$$ at their stores, online or BW since they have varying earning levels for GC redemptions plus targetted offers and experiences. I was invited not long ago to a private shopping trip to the NY store and it was pretty fun. I mean, if you're only buying a box of tea, a candle or lipstick once in a while then maybe that's not what most folks are after (maybe BNY is the only retailer that offers specific products not available elsewhere) since you have to hit a specific threshold for the earning redemption. Of course, it appears a variety of folks may be attracted to the high CL potential with this card as a pry bar or to reduce/manage overall utilization but that's specific to each individual's situation. I doubt it's most folks getting Fendi bags or shopping for Manolos or fur coats on a frequent basis 
@FinStar wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:
@FinStar wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:Seeing many posts about this card has me genuinely curious about shopping habits of the folks here.
For eveyone who has this card and pushes for increases and such: Does everyone holding this card shop Barney's with any frequency?
I do, but I've had this card for years way before even Comenity Capital aquired the CC portfolio. I usually frequent the Chicago store.
Cool, very nice. I asked like I did because so many folks here are fairly strong in opinions against cards with AF's, so with many here being that cost concious I was surprised with the seeming poplularity of the Barney's card. I was trying to separate the mentality of paying an AF versus average price points of items sold in Barney's versus other retailers.
IMO, if you shop a lot with a specific retailer then the rewards structure or benfits may make sense (i.e. special event sales, discounts/promotions, complimentary shipping, etc).
Now, BNY rewards can be a benefit for those who spend A LOT of $$$ at their stores, online or BW since they have varying earning levels for GC redemptions plus targetted offers and experiences. I was invited not long ago to a private shopping trip to the NY store and it was pretty fun. I mean, if you're only buying a box of tea, a candle or lipstick once in a while then maybe that's not what most folks are after (maybe BNY is the only retailer that offers specific products not available elsewhere) since you have to hit a specific threshold for the earning redemption. Of course, it appears a variety of folks may be attracted to the high CL potential with this card as a pry bar or to reduce/manage overall utilization but that's specific to each individual's situation. I doubt it's most folks getting Fendi bags or shopping for Manolos or fur coats on a frequent basis
Very good points and if you live close enough to the city it makes much sense. I knew you need a strong $$$ spend, same seems to apply to Saks.
@Anonymous wrote:Barneys has changed recently, many people are unable to get large increases now. While I have gotten substantial increases through the robot lady a couple of months ago, I now get declined on the first request. I am very comfortable with my current limit now. I really enjoy Barneys and shop there frequently. Good Luck!
Yes, this is what I expected. It looks as if the 'gravey train' has ened. Looks like I missed out. Dang. 
Try calling late at night when the CSRs aren't working, if you don't want to get transferred to a humanoid. 
Barneys shoppers have higher limits. You can buy this beautiful bracelet from their Christmas catalog on their website. Just 