🌴 a deep dive on converting Amex points to luxury hotel stays would be great. So many videos about specific locations, but not too many with your knowledge-depth that cover the absolute best ways to maximize points with hotels. Specific chain/group breakdowns would be awesome. I’m leaning towards Marriott for some reason, but knowing more about the value of branded cards vs transferring Amex points to a specific hotel chain would be great. 👍
@@AskSebby 👍 I don't know if you do interviews ever, but it would be great to interview you for my channel regarding your world of credit cards and travel. I've been a touring musician for 30 years and have been thinking about doing a ton or research to make my own video to help musicians maximize the miles/points/cards game as we HAVE to travel for work so much. But it would be of way more value to have an expert like you in the interview seat instead. Totally understand if your schedule doesn't allow it, but if there's any possibility of making it happen, I'd be more than happy to travel to SF to do it.
Sebby make a video about how to actually book those 1st class flights. For some reason I always try to book a flight or Hotel and it just appears unavailable. Happens with United and Hyatt
🌴 1. Amex Gold. 2. 0pts 3. Convert to Schwab. My only struggle right now is with the Platinum change, I basically want to spend all non-gold spend on the platinum just to get delta lounge being based in Atlanta.
I just blew 100k on a PS5 Pro. Mr. AskSebby I've been thinking about this and wanted to ask. Is the rate at which we earn points a valuable metric to track to determine value of points? For Example I have the AMEX platinum. If I want to get 100K in points to redeem it for a PS5, I would have to spend $100k if I don't use the multiplier. However if I ONLY use it in AMEX travel portal, then I'd only have to spend $20K to get the same 100K points for the PS5.
Please please def do a vid that shows how to get those great VIP 1st class experiences, particularly across Amex Plat and Delta One. Many of us not in CALI or NYC fall into that category LOL
Great video as always. An idea for your next video maybe - there isn't a lot of content around redeeming MR points for domestic flights, would love to learn about that. can also be broken down into 3-4 videos split by the alliance, if you think there's value.
🌴 I upgraded my gold to platinum a few years ago but i do miss the 4x on grocery/dining (but not enough to get a 2nd MR earning card). I try to keep around 100k-150k just in case something enticing pops up. And the last time I redeemed points, I did the backdoor hawaiian transfer to get alaskan points lol.
🌴 Just got the Amex Biz Gold as I'm able to justify the $15K spend in 3 months for 200K. Perfect timing for this video to come out and refresh my memory!
I enjoy watching these videos but I have such a hard time understanding points here and with this card and that card. It’s overwhelming but I’ll keep watching and hope to catch on.
🌴 I am about to make a few big purchases and considering opening a new card. I have the leading cards in capital one and chase and thinking about maybe the Amex platinum. Do you have a video to help? Thanks!
🌴 Sebby I have a family of 5 with 3 young kids and we usually fly around school breaks. Our main international route is to Asia such as Taiwan and Japan. Is there any hope for us to use Amex points on flights ?
@@AskSebbyI sure will, thank you. Although I’ve tried looking at ANA multiple times and every time I look it’s always waitlisted. Given how we go around school breaks, I would imagine those are the popular times and have less availability.
I think Amex points are really valuable but I just can’t justify the annual fees. All the monthly coupons are a no from me. I’d be going out of my way to use them and to get positive value from that fee.
I'm working on Amex Gold 90,000 point offer with the intent to use the points to fly to exotic places. I'm about 8 months into the points thing with one misstep so far (my first "points card" doesn't have transfer partnerships).
Would love to see a deeper dive into transfer partners and how to max AmEx points for FC flights, and with what airline, it seems pretty daunting. We have 200 K points saved and I really don't know the best way to use them, but I am determined to get return lay down seats to Europe. It seems some of the airlines do not provide a great experiecne and if I am killing all those points, I want the best experience possible. Thanks!
🌴 Amex Gold, 189,000 pts left after I booked 4 business class tickets(IAD to LHR Virgin; Paris to Manama KLM, Dubai to BKK Qatar Air( in Q-Suites)and Singapore to JFK , i redeem Amex points for flights and chase (110,000pts) points for Hyatt! 2 month hotel stay in KL. 2 month hotel in Bangkok, 2 month in Vietnam, and 3wks in Singapore. 1 night in New York. February-October 2025.
I used all my points on Gift Cards durinf Black Friday Promotions. Got $1600 in gift cards. Id call that a win for just using the Card for eating out 3-4 times a week and weekly grocery trip. (It also included my 100k bonus for applying)
🌴 I have about 600,000 MR points between me and fiancé. Planning for an epic honeymoon. Any suggestions on how to blow it all in the best way possible? Out of BOS.
🌴 1. Amex Gold, 2. I had 260K, now down to 33K, 3. Most recently, I paid for a hotel stay and got some Apple gift cards to pay for an iPhone 16 Pro. I know this is bad use of points but I thought I was going to cancel both Amex Gold and Platinum this year but I'm keeping the Gold for at least one more year.
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🌴 a deep dive on converting Amex points to luxury hotel stays would be great. So many videos about specific locations, but not too many with your knowledge-depth that cover the absolute best ways to maximize points with hotels. Specific chain/group breakdowns would be awesome. I’m leaning towards Marriott for some reason, but knowing more about the value of branded cards vs transferring Amex points to a specific hotel chain would be great. 👍
On the to do list!
@@AskSebby 👍 I don't know if you do interviews ever, but it would be great to interview you for my channel regarding your world of credit cards and travel. I've been a touring musician for 30 years and have been thinking about doing a ton or research to make my own video to help musicians maximize the miles/points/cards game as we HAVE to travel for work so much. But it would be of way more value to have an expert like you in the interview seat instead.
Totally understand if your schedule doesn't allow it, but if there's any possibility of making it happen, I'd be more than happy to travel to SF to do it.
Just used 100k Amex points with air Canada for a last minute Lufthansa 1st flight from Frankfurt to Tokyo direct!
Very nice!
Sebby make a video about how to actually book those 1st class flights. For some reason I always try to book a flight or Hotel and it just appears unavailable. Happens with United and Hyatt
Trial and error. Some of these redemptions require a lot of patience and a lot of flexibility. Praise Daddy Sebby!
🌴 1. Amex Gold. 2. 0pts 3. Convert to Schwab.
My only struggle right now is with the Platinum change, I basically want to spend all non-gold spend on the platinum just to get delta lounge being based in Atlanta.
I just blew 100k on a PS5 Pro. Mr. AskSebby I've been thinking about this and wanted to ask. Is the rate at which we earn points a valuable metric to track to determine value of points? For Example I have the AMEX platinum. If I want to get 100K in points to redeem it for a PS5, I would have to spend $100k if I don't use the multiplier. However if I ONLY use it in AMEX travel portal, then I'd only have to spend $20K to get the same 100K points for the PS5.
Reminder Amex charges a small fee to transfer points to domestic Airlines
Please please def do a vid that shows how to get those great VIP 1st class experiences, particularly across Amex Plat and Delta One. Many of us not in CALI or NYC fall into that category LOL
the key is to book a flight only 2 weeks out and have insane flexibility...
Great video as always. An idea for your next video maybe - there isn't a lot of content around redeeming MR points for domestic flights, would love to learn about that. can also be broken down into 3-4 videos split by the alliance, if you think there's value.
Thank you Sebby for beinging up what many people ignore. Opportunity cost
🌴 Very informative video! Thank you.
🌴 I upgraded my gold to platinum a few years ago but i do miss the 4x on grocery/dining (but not enough to get a 2nd MR earning card). I try to keep around 100k-150k just in case something enticing pops up. And the last time I redeemed points, I did the backdoor hawaiian transfer to get alaskan points lol.
🌴 Just got the Amex Biz Gold as I'm able to justify the $15K spend in 3 months for 200K. Perfect timing for this video to come out and refresh my memory!
Great video. For your next Amex video, please make a video just on transfer partners and how to transfer points.
That's in the 101 guide mentioned in the video! asksebby.kit.com/133205d572
I enjoy watching these videos but I have such a hard time understanding points here and with this card and that card. It’s overwhelming but I’ll keep watching and hope to catch on.
It takes a few videos to learn about maximizing points! Thanks for watching :)
🌴 good video
Thanks! 😃
🌴 I am about to make a few big purchases and considering opening a new card. I have the leading cards in capital one and chase and thinking about maybe the Amex platinum. Do you have a video to help? Thanks!
Crunch your numbers in the Amex Plat calculator here: www.asksebby.com/credit-card-reviews/amex-platinum-card
🌴 Sebby I have a family of 5 with 3 young kids and we usually fly around school breaks. Our main international route is to Asia such as Taiwan and Japan. Is there any hope for us to use Amex points on flights ?
Yes! Check for availability using a tool like Seats Aero asksebby.com/seatsaero
I’ve seen 4-5 seats on ANA business class.
@@AskSebbyI sure will, thank you. Although I’ve tried looking at ANA multiple times and every time I look it’s always waitlisted. Given how we go around school breaks, I would imagine those are the popular times and have less availability.
Got the blue business plus for earning points. Hoarding 144k and will probably transfer to Air France
I think Amex points are really valuable but I just can’t justify the annual fees. All the monthly coupons are a no from me. I’d be going out of my way to use them and to get positive value from that fee.
I'm working on Amex Gold 90,000 point offer with the intent to use the points to fly to exotic places. I'm about 8 months into the points thing with one misstep so far (my first "points card" doesn't have transfer partnerships).
Would love to see a deeper dive into transfer partners and how to max AmEx points for FC flights, and with what airline, it seems pretty daunting.
We have 200 K points saved and I really don't know the best way to use them, but I am determined to get return lay down seats to Europe.
It seems some of the airlines do not provide a great experiecne and if I am killing all those points, I want the best experience possible. Thanks!
🌴 Amex Gold, 189,000 pts left after I booked 4 business class tickets(IAD to LHR Virgin; Paris to Manama KLM, Dubai to BKK Qatar Air( in Q-Suites)and Singapore to JFK , i redeem Amex points for flights and chase (110,000pts) points for Hyatt! 2 month hotel stay in KL. 2 month hotel in Bangkok, 2 month in Vietnam, and 3wks in Singapore. 1 night in New York. February-October 2025.
Does this apply to Chase card or equivalent credit card products that give out point as well?
I used all my points on Gift Cards durinf Black Friday Promotions. Got $1600 in gift cards.
Id call that a win for just using the Card for eating out 3-4 times a week and weekly grocery trip. (It also included my 100k bonus for applying)
I’m tempted to try for another ANA first class redemption.
Used 84k for 3 round trip tickets to Seattle through Delta
🌴 Amex Gold Card at 145k and just hoarding
Unless you’re getting outsized value from MR points I don’t know why you’d keep any of their cards, particularly the gold card
The goal is to get outsized value!
🌴 I have about 600,000 MR points between me and fiancé. Planning for an epic honeymoon. Any suggestions on how to blow it all in the best way possible? Out of BOS.
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🌴 1. Amex Gold, 2. I had 260K, now down to 33K, 3. Most recently, I paid for a hotel stay and got some Apple gift cards to pay for an iPhone 16 Pro. I know this is bad use of points but I thought I was going to cancel both Amex Gold and Platinum this year but I'm keeping the Gold for at least one more year.
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do you have a referral link for the 250k amex plate business welcome offer? looking to sign up my family
No, only 150k 😔 Thanks for asking!
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🌴Am Ex Gold already earned bonus and working retention's @ 352967 MR,
looking for 1:3.2 xfer to HH soon.
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