Omg! I’m crying! I can’t with you ! I never knew that there was a hidden compartment in the Tesla! Your bed bug check was spot on! Love the heck out of this video! ❤️
Hahaha Joe I knew you’d like this craziness ha! Oh that’s a thing Calby got for me actually since he didn’t want it I think. Very cool aftermarket thing! Thanks Joe, thanks for being here!
I got the Chase Sapphire Reserve in December 2023. I get positive value from the card due to the $300 travel credit, Lyft Pink membership, and Instacart & Doordash credits. I considered the CSP due to the lower annual fee, but quickly realized that the CSR was a better option. For most people (especially who do not use the partner benefits) the CSP is a better option, but other cards (i.e. Citi Strata Premier, Wells Fargo Autograph/Autograph Journey) offer better multipliers. Even the Wells Fargo Autograph beats the CSP in multipliers (3x on restaurants, travel, gas, EV charging, transit, streaming services, and phone plans) while having no annual fee. Wells Fargo transfer partners are limited now, but once they add more, the only advantage the CSP has over other issuers (aside from the SUB) will be gone.
Very cool Chijason! Yes I can see all that value you’ve been able to get on the CSR, and for a lot of people I think it can make sense to upgrade like in your case. But like you said, CSP could work maybe for a larger portion of folks. And yeah I hear that as well on the fate of it all. Hmmm. Thanks again Chijason!
I don't understand why people are complaining about $50 Hotel Credit. You can book any hotel through Chase portal and get $50 almost immediately. No one said you must only use it while booking 2 or 3 star hotel. If you are staying multiple nights, use SP card for one night stay and receive $50 credit. It's really that simple. Of course it would be better to receive $50 for travel credit instead of Hotel credit, but it is what it is.
You make a good point but the video was clearly light hearted & have a bit of fun while at it. The csp has been getting a lot of shade recently. Its like a trend at this point, so I understand what u saying, but The thing is its being compared to hilton & platnuim cards, Cards that are triple the price with massive benifit in the u.s.. I always say those cards are local u.s.domestic "treat yourself" cards. You won't see the beauty of the csp in till u go international. Same for the venture x......domestically platinum dominates, but Internationally? venture x crushes platinum & its not up for debate. Just saying to see what these travel cards trully are we must travel to the broadest level to get a full picture of what these programs like csp is 100% overall about. Csp is still a great card u just gotta fully take advange of it......
Yep as Lewis said, at least for me personally I thought it would be funny to book the $50 hotel haha, but like I also said, use it as a coupon against other stays etc. You can get some nice stays through the portal and still use the credit. So totally agreed! I still love the card for what it is.
@@lewislouis6246And Lewis! As time goes on I understand exactly what you’re saying about VX owning the Platinum internationally, I’ve learned a lot researching and talking to others lately and I found some pretty crazy stuff! Thanks Lewis for being here man!
My story is kind of similar to yours. Got the SUB, and I've upgraded to the CSR, back to CSP, back to CSR. :) Whatever fits in a given year. AND ... I got a pretty nice Embassy Suites for roughly $125 ... could use the $50 on something like that, too.
Ahhh, seems to be fairly common honestly I think. We get a good amount of cards that end up taking the spend over the CSP and it gets left by the wayside at times ha. And hell yeah, Embassy Suites are very nice! Cool 30-40% off for sure. Thanks Dugroz man!!
Great video Anthony!!! I think its a card that can get you great value based on the reasons. It has a few good features (travel protections). I understand the love/hate relationships that are out there with the card. I think it makes sense foe the SUB for sure. I still have mine for another year (2nd year in). I will re-evaluate at renewal. Great conversation!!
Thank you sir Jon! Totally agreed on everything you mentioned! And for sure, we’re probably in the same boat I think. I’ll just cancel mine whenever I get the ink preferred I think. Thank you again Jon!
American Express Plat also has that option for their parter vacation properties and we earn 5X points for renting a property through them. I wanted to get a hotel for a week in Clearwater Beach FL. But when I got to the amex portal I saw a an option for VACATION RENTALS. It was a hella beter deal than a hotel for a week.
Yes absolutely! They just started offering that actually, and I’m surprised you found better deals vs hotels! Wow, when I checked they were more expensive I guess where I was looking. Good to know Jazzy, thank you!!
Great video, I’ve been in points and miles for a long time on the Amex side. I’m just starting in the chase system. I got the freedom unlimited in January with the 100 percent match. Hammering that card through the end of the year then will apply for a sapphire preferred or ink just for the transfer ability. Your video answers a lot of questions for me.
Ahh I see, and nice snatch on the 100% offer! For sure, good points and I think that’s a good plan, get the CSP/Ink, get the points, then reevaluate. Thanks Magical Day, I’m glad it helped in any way!
Lol these are the main type of rooms I get. If I pay out of pocket IDC as long as I sleep. IDC Plus the 50 is a nice thing if you need a quick room not for fancy stays. Like your on the road need to rest. Or whatever i think of it more of a need a quick room than for a vacation thing. Those are two different situations. Like if I'm driving a distance I'm not going to use points for a Hyatt for a night when I'm just there to pass out and go
Oh absolutely, which leads me to a question, when you’re doing your truck driving, do they pay for your lodging or do you pay out of pocket?? But agreed with what you said, makes a lot of sense and these stays are great for that. Thanks Brian aka All Seeing Eye! 👁️
Haha let’s go Caleb!! Yeahhh it’s really not, and it’s surprising because it’s not too bad just like 5 blocks away on the main road, but for sure that was more sketchy than most places 😂 Thanks Caleb for being here man!!
I loved what you said about wanting to give your wife great hotel experiences! A $50 hotel like that may not be the best decision, but the $50 hotel I got in Korea with my Sapphire Preferred was actually pretty nice. It's also funny you booked this hotel just for the video lol
That’s right and you told me that live! Seems like for the world traveler, that $50 goes much further literally ha! Thanks again Jacob, very good to know!
Chase is one of the few top tier CC company that has yet to refresh both the top and mid-tier cards they offer. So much competition nowadays that even with a modest $95 AF, Chase itself has arguably a better card at that price point (united explorer) that can get the job done even if you fly 1 time with them annually. Would love to see them refresh both the preferred personal cards to make them more competitive to other cards.
Very good point Tej! They have a great capture of the market even without having to refresh as often as the others! Yeah I hear that, still a decent card of course depending on what you have. Thanks again Tej!
I got the Chase Marriott Bonvoy Boundless back on February 4th. So next year on February 5th 2025 I should be good to go for product change to Ritz Carlton right? Or do I have to wait for around February 20ish for the annual fee to post? Also the Ritz Carlton Free Night Award is based on the card anniversary date. So does that mean I won't be getting the Free Night on that first year for that card? If that is the case shouldn't I just wait until January of 2026 to product change?
So I’m not quite sure if it will matter if it’s a full year or when the annual fee posts, I’d imagine just 1 year of it being tied to you as an active account but could be wrong. And Chase resets the date you get the free night once you upgrade, so yeah you’d have to wait a year until it comes to your account unfortunately. But I wouldn’t want to wait if you want it, because either way you’ll have to wait a year for it, so the sooner the better I’d say if you really want it. I hope that helps, thanks Credit Nomad!
In your opinion is this card good to get if you already have the venture x and no chase cards? My main setup is the Venture X +Gold. I want the plat but I’m in pop up jail and unable to get bailed out. I got a ton of spend this summer coming up so a SUB would be nice to hit.
I think it’s a good card to get at anytime just for the welcome offer at least haha, so if nothing else is available then I don’t see why not. I don’t think it’ll help your setup in anyway other than that though to be honest. Thanks ZombieSlaya, let me know what you do if you remember!
I have the Citi Strata Premier previously Citi Premier all around a better card. Chase has nice cards but so does everyone else without the 5/24 bs. I will get Chase in time I’m sure but just because not because I need one.
I see that for sure, you very much love a lot of the niche cards and the mainstream ones kind of fall by the wayside a bit, and I see why. I hear you Shawn, thank you!
Hahahaa Juan it was a little weird over there 😂 And Brian, yeah it wasn’t bad, but mostly it was the folks walking around that made it a bit more ehh, I didn’t record them though ha. Thanks Juan and Brian!
Got 100k SUB on mine, so Im fine with paying the AF as a necessary evil of the Chase ecosystem for 4 years then cancel and repeat! No CSR 4 me cuz that card is straight 🗑
A lot of lower end hotels actually have free breakfast. One potential use case with the $50 hotel credit is book one night at a cheap hotel near where you live and not even stay there. Just go back the next morning and take use of that free breakfast.
RD that’s hilarious 😂😂😂😂 Well that might be a thing Julger, but what if I told you, that they don’t check who’s staying that when getting breakfast anyway. 😬🤔😁
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Omg! I’m crying! I can’t with you ! I never knew that there was a hidden compartment in the Tesla! Your bed bug check was spot on! Love the heck out of this video! ❤️
Hahaha Joe I knew you’d like this craziness ha! Oh that’s a thing Calby got for me actually since he didn’t want it I think.
Very cool aftermarket thing!
Thanks Joe, thanks for being here!
You're stronger than me to stay at a Quality Inn 💪🏾🤣 YES, ALWAYS CHECK FOR BEDBUGS!!!
Hahaha thanks Lani! I went to the slight extreme I guess, and mannn bed bugs… never again 😂
Thanks again Lani!
I got the Chase Sapphire Reserve in December 2023. I get positive value from the card due to the $300 travel credit, Lyft Pink membership, and Instacart & Doordash credits. I considered the CSP due to the lower annual fee, but quickly realized that the CSR was a better option.
For most people (especially who do not use the partner benefits) the CSP is a better option, but other cards (i.e. Citi Strata Premier, Wells Fargo Autograph/Autograph Journey) offer better multipliers. Even the Wells Fargo Autograph beats the CSP in multipliers (3x on restaurants, travel, gas, EV charging, transit, streaming services, and phone plans) while having no annual fee. Wells Fargo transfer partners are limited now, but once they add more, the only advantage the CSP has over other issuers (aside from the SUB) will be gone.
Very cool Chijason! Yes I can see all that value you’ve been able to get on the CSR, and for a lot of people I think it can make sense to upgrade like in your case.
But like you said, CSP could work maybe for a larger portion of folks.
And yeah I hear that as well on the fate of it all. Hmmm.
Thanks again Chijason!
Best travel protections there are for a $95 card
Is it? I never really looked into it too much haha. Thanks Dugroz, and good to know!
I don't understand why people are complaining about $50 Hotel Credit. You can book any hotel through Chase portal and get $50 almost immediately. No one said you must only use it while booking 2 or 3 star hotel. If you are staying multiple nights, use SP card for one night stay and receive $50 credit. It's really that simple. Of course it would be better to receive $50 for travel credit instead of Hotel credit, but it is what it is.
You make a good point but the video was clearly light hearted & have a bit of fun while at it. The csp has been getting a lot of shade recently. Its like a trend at this point, so I understand what u saying, but The thing is its being compared to hilton & platnuim cards, Cards that are triple the price with massive benifit in the u.s..
I always say those cards are local u.s.domestic "treat yourself" cards.
You won't see the beauty of the csp in till u go international. Same for the venture x......domestically platinum dominates, but Internationally? venture x crushes platinum & its not up for debate.
Just saying to see what these travel cards trully are we must travel to the broadest level to get a full picture of what these programs like csp is 100% overall about. Csp is still a great card u just gotta fully take advange of it......
Yep as Lewis said, at least for me personally I thought it would be funny to book the $50 hotel haha, but like I also said, use it as a coupon against other stays etc. You can get some nice stays through the portal and still use the credit.
So totally agreed! I still love the card for what it is.
@@lewislouis6246And Lewis! As time goes on I understand exactly what you’re saying about VX owning the Platinum internationally, I’ve learned a lot researching and talking to others lately and I found some pretty crazy stuff!
Thanks Lewis for being here man!
My story is kind of similar to yours. Got the SUB, and I've upgraded to the CSR, back to CSP, back to CSR. :) Whatever fits in a given year.
AND ... I got a pretty nice Embassy Suites for roughly $125 ... could use the $50 on something like that, too.
Ahhh, seems to be fairly common honestly I think. We get a good amount of cards that end up taking the spend over the CSP and it gets left by the wayside at times ha.
And hell yeah, Embassy Suites are very nice! Cool 30-40% off for sure.
Thanks Dugroz man!!
I got the card in 2018 then canceled and got the card again earlier this year. If you’re patient makes sense to just get the SUB every 4 years
Yes absolutely agreed, I will get one every 4 years as well! Makes sense as you said.
Thanks Paname!
Great video Anthony!!! I think its a card that can get you great value based on the reasons. It has a few good features (travel protections). I understand the love/hate relationships that are out there with the card. I think it makes sense foe the SUB for sure. I still have mine for another year (2nd year in). I will re-evaluate at renewal. Great conversation!!
Thank you sir Jon! Totally agreed on everything you mentioned!
And for sure, we’re probably in the same boat I think.
I’ll just cancel mine whenever I get the ink preferred I think.
Thank you again Jon!
American Express Plat also has that option for their parter vacation properties and we earn 5X points for renting a property through them. I wanted to get a hotel for a week in Clearwater Beach FL. But when I got to the amex portal I saw a an option for VACATION RENTALS. It was a hella beter deal than a hotel for a week.
Yes absolutely! They just started offering that actually, and I’m surprised you found better deals vs hotels!
Wow, when I checked they were more expensive I guess where I was looking.
Good to know Jazzy, thank you!!
Great video, I’ve been in points and miles for a long time on the Amex side. I’m just starting in the chase system. I got the freedom unlimited in January with the 100 percent match. Hammering that card through the end of the year then will apply for a sapphire preferred or ink just for the transfer ability. Your video answers a lot of questions for me.
Ahh I see, and nice snatch on the 100% offer!
For sure, good points and I think that’s a good plan, get the CSP/Ink, get the points, then reevaluate.
Thanks Magical Day, I’m glad it helped in any way!
Lol these are the main type of rooms I get. If I pay out of pocket IDC as long as I sleep. IDC
Plus the 50 is a nice thing if you need a quick room not for fancy stays. Like your on the road need to rest. Or whatever i think of it more of a need a quick room than for a vacation thing. Those are two different situations. Like if I'm driving a distance I'm not going to use points for a Hyatt for a night when I'm just there to pass out and go
Oh absolutely, which leads me to a question, when you’re doing your truck driving, do they pay for your lodging or do you pay out of pocket??
But agreed with what you said, makes a lot of sense and these stays are great for that.
Thanks Brian aka All Seeing Eye! 👁️
I can't wait for you to get the Ink Preferred.
Me too hahaha! Thanks Matt!
I live in greenville SC and i’ve lived here all 24 years of my life. That isn’t in the best side of town lol
Haha let’s go Caleb!! Yeahhh it’s really not, and it’s surprising because it’s not too bad just like 5 blocks away on the main road, but for sure that was more sketchy than most places 😂
Thanks Caleb for being here man!!
I loved what you said about wanting to give your wife great hotel experiences! A $50 hotel like that may not be the best decision, but the $50 hotel I got in Korea with my Sapphire Preferred was actually pretty nice. It's also funny you booked this hotel just for the video lol
That’s right and you told me that live! Seems like for the world traveler, that $50 goes much further literally ha!
Thanks again Jacob, very good to know!
I can't wait until you get the WF Journey and try to find a $50 flight to redeem the credit
Ohhh my lawd, good idea hmmmm. 🤔 What would that be, standing seats on Ryanair 😂
Thanks Adiscrete ha!
The call is coming from inside the room....
😬😬😬👁️👁️👁️ Don’t Scare ME RJ!!
Someone get this man a blacklight
Hahaha, I should have pulled a Chase Yokoyama and did that 😂
Thanks Mr. Potatooo!
Anthony, brother, you need to elevate your game man,.. upgrade that Sapphire Preferred to the premium Sapphire Reserve! Join the Big Boys League!!!
Leo you’re not being serious hahaha, I know you wouldn’t be caught dead with the Reserve! 😂
His walking up to the room felt like Apocalypse Now. "Never get out of the car!"
Hahaha right?? All the craziness! Thanks Paul 😂
I tend to use the $50 credit on hostels when I’m solo traveling. Those points gets used on airlines and hotels when I’m in a group
Makes sense to me for sure, can get you a decent stay discounted I think.
Good point Andy!
Great story! I'll pass on the card though. Thanks for the info + video!
Thank you for that Jimmy James!!
Chase is one of the few top tier CC company that has yet to refresh both the top and mid-tier cards they offer. So much competition nowadays that even with a modest $95 AF, Chase itself has arguably a better card at that price point (united explorer) that can get the job done even if you fly 1 time with them annually.
Would love to see them refresh both the preferred personal cards to make them more competitive to other cards.
Very good point Tej! They have a great capture of the market even without having to refresh as often as the others!
Yeah I hear that, still a decent card of course depending on what you have.
Thanks again Tej!
I got the Chase Marriott Bonvoy Boundless back on February 4th. So next year on February 5th 2025 I should be good to go for product change to Ritz Carlton right? Or do I have to wait for around February 20ish for the annual fee to post? Also the Ritz Carlton Free Night Award is based on the card anniversary date. So does that mean I won't be getting the Free Night on that first year for that card? If that is the case shouldn't I just wait until January of 2026 to product change?
So I’m not quite sure if it will matter if it’s a full year or when the annual fee posts, I’d imagine just 1 year of it being tied to you as an active account but could be wrong.
And Chase resets the date you get the free night once you upgrade, so yeah you’d have to wait a year until it comes to your account unfortunately.
But I wouldn’t want to wait if you want it, because either way you’ll have to wait a year for it, so the sooner the better I’d say if you really want it.
I hope that helps, thanks Credit Nomad!
I still prefer Days Inn when traveling with my senior lab. They don’t mind big dogs, and a door to the outside is a plus. 💗
Ohh that’s good to know, it’s been a while since I stayed there. And that’s interesting!
Thanks SweetSharie!
In your opinion is this card good to get if you already have the venture x and no chase cards? My main setup is the Venture X +Gold. I want the plat but I’m in pop up jail and unable to get bailed out. I got a ton of spend this summer coming up so a SUB would be nice to hit.
I think it’s a good card to get at anytime just for the welcome offer at least haha, so if nothing else is available then I don’t see why not.
I don’t think it’ll help your setup in anyway other than that though to be honest.
Thanks ZombieSlaya, let me know what you do if you remember!
I have the Citi Strata Premier previously Citi Premier all around a better card. Chase has nice cards but so does everyone else without the 5/24 bs. I will get Chase in time I’m sure but just because not because I need one.
I see that for sure, you very much love a lot of the niche cards and the mainstream ones kind of fall by the wayside a bit, and I see why.
I hear you Shawn, thank you!
Great PSA on bed bugs 👍🏼👍🏼 😂😂
Always have to let them know Xavier hahaha!
If you’re not using the multiplier categories, wouldn’t it be better to get the standard zero-fee sapphire?
You can still get a $0 annual fee Sapphire? I thought those were over and done with?
If so, can you still transfer points to partners?
Thanks RITPA!
@@AnthonyVenture According to TPG yes. I don’t have it. My only reason for asking, you said you don’t use it for spend. May make a good video.
Anthony this was not worth getting your $50 hotel credit CSP redemption 😂
I do this for you Juan hahahaha! I thought it would be funny haha.
Thanks Juan man!
Currently my wife csp is in year 2. Waiting 2 more year and going to go for second bonus lol
Haha I’m going to do the same, in another year haha.
Thanks Credit Card Nerd!
50 buck credit for sketch could be an adventure. Really great video.
What was sketchy I don't get it lol seems normal
Hahahaa Juan it was a little weird over there 😂
And Brian, yeah it wasn’t bad, but mostly it was the folks walking around that made it a bit more ehh, I didn’t record them though ha.
Thanks Juan and Brian!
My $50 hotel via my CSP was worse than yours lol and we were just there this past month.
Damnnnn, that’s funny hahaha. Thanks Yvjyang! I hope it was safe ha.
Canceled it. Also, damn 5/24. Never getting Chase card again
Danggg Tim, I hear you though. That rule gets a lot of folks out of the ecosystem for sure.
Thanks Tim!
Get in the bed!
I mean to check how comfortable it is
Hahaha don’t threaten me with a good time!! Thanks Cheerup!
If only Chase 5/24 wasn’t a thing I get this card but I’ll just have to wait IG and stock pile points
For sure, I hear that! Makes sense though, in time everyone can eventually get one haha.
Thanks Robert!
Got 100k SUB on mine, so Im fine with paying the AF as a necessary evil of the Chase ecosystem for 4 years then cancel and repeat! No CSR 4 me cuz that card is straight 🗑
Ouch! :)
At least it’s a net net benefit even after like 8 years honestly so you’ll always make out ahead less the annual fees easily!
Thanks Phil and Dugroz!
@@AnthonyVenture today must be “catch up on comments“ day! 🤣😎
@@DugrozReportsDugroz hahahaha, literally just told my Wife that exact sentence 😂😂😂
Sapphire is great, the only weak point of this card is its earning category.
Yeah I hear that, depends if you have nothing else for sure. Thanks Milkin!
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Absolutely Trucker 🫡!
Came for credit card review but got a love story.
Gross.
Ritchie why do you hate my stories so much, are you upset you didn’t propose to me first??
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A lot of lower end hotels actually have free breakfast. One potential use case with the $50 hotel credit is book one night at a cheap hotel near where you live and not even stay there. Just go back the next morning and take use of that free breakfast.
This is an absolutely wild move for some Days Inn hard boiled eggs and Activitia yogurt cups
RD that’s hilarious 😂😂😂😂
Well that might be a thing Julger, but what if I told you, that they don’t check who’s staying that when getting breakfast anyway. 😬🤔😁
First!!
Thank you CJ!!
Now that's a Quality Hotel 🫡
Sledge 😂😂😂
Got the card, rarely use it, prefer Citi’s CSP but, is a necessary evil. That in branch offer was great Anthony! Great video!🫵
Absolutely hear that Cesar, makes sense! Right?? Easy value first year haha.
Thanks Cesar!!