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If you're prequal for the Amex Gold, you can pick up the Platinum (same underwriting, someone correct me if I'm wrong) and run travel through that (5x airfare, 5x hotels booked through amex travel, plus a bunch of status). That should offer a great return until you're able to get your AAoA up and pick up the Reserve.
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Sorry about that, tried to delete the other thread but could not figure it out.
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Thank you! Its been < 24 hours and this forum has already been super helpful!
Thank you so much for all the help everyone!
Based on all of the inputs people have given I guess I have two options:
(1) Wait for 3 months and then apply for the chase card (Uncertainity and will lose out on the points for my travels till then which will be about 5,000 dollars)
(2) Get the Amex Gold right now and build up my file (Not the ideal card, but will get something right now and not miss out on the points)
Right now I am leaning towards option 2 and dont see a major downside to it. Any opinions?