Costco 150 lumens

Timestamp: https://imgur.com/a/s7pOHYr
All prices are shipped and insured PPFF/Zelle
WANT TO SELL:
Geissele SSA about 200 rounds fired. Would prefer to trade for SSAE
$170
https://imgur.com/a/hBMqVop
Geissele National Match Trigger. Only comes with DMR spring set. About 200 rounds fired would prefer to trade for SSAE plus cash
$240
https://imgur.com/a/dV88yHP
Magpul STR FDE for Milspec tube like new
$60
https://imgur.com/a/hzEZccV
Magpul MIAD Black with Oil Bottle and screw. Comes as is no other attachments.
$25
https://imgur.com/a/MP3N61s
Aimpoint T2 LRP Mount Absolute Cowitness like new
$70
https://imgur.com/a/Xx1TvLo
Upper build home brew. Milspec upper I think DPMS, 16 inch Aero barrel gas tube and block, Aero BCG nitride, Daniel Defense front sight, Magpul Pro rear sight, VLTOR charging handle, Geissele Mk4 13.5 Rail Surefire X300U-A 600 lumen no batteries.
$620
https://imgur.com/a/4Qd2Kbq
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WANT TO BUY: Will trade the above for anything below
7.62x51 Magpul PMAGS
$10-14 per mag depending on condition
2 Geissele SSA E
$150-$170 would prefer to trade for the triggers I have listed above
Sphur 4602
$250-$350
Accuracy International AXSR M30 Tenon 6.5 Creedmoor Barrel
$350-600 depending what it is

CREDIT PROFILE

• * Current credit cards you are the primary account holder of: none
• * FICO Scores with source (see note on FICO score sources below): Experian 679
• * Oldest credit card account age with you as primary name on the account: none
• * Number of personal credit cards approved for in the past 6 months: 0
• * Number of personal credit cards approved for in the past 12 months: 0
• * Number of personal credit cards approved for in the past 24 months: 0
• * Annual income $: 100,000

CATEGORIES

• * OK with category-specific cards?: Yes
• * OK with rotating category cards?: No
• * Estimate average monthly spend in the categories below. Only include what you can pay by credit card.
  • * Dining $: $150
  • * Groceries $: $400
  • * Gas $: $0
  • * Travel $: $50-100 on Uber, no car, public transport subsidy through employment
  • * Do you plan on using this card abroad for a significant length of time (study abroad, digital nomad, expat, extended travel)?: No
  • * Any other categories (examples: phone/internet, insurance) or stores (example: Amazon) with significant, regular credit card spend (the more you specify, the better): $50-70 phone bill, $50 electric, no other regular spending
  • * Any other significant, regular credit card spend you didn't include above?: none
  • * Can you pay rent by credit card? If yes, list rent amount and if there's a fee for paying by credit card: $2,195, 2.95% fee to pay by credit card

MEMBERSHIPS & SUBSCRIPTIONS (delete lines that don't apply)

• * Current member of Amazon Prime?: No
• * Current Verizon postpaid customer?: No
• * Current member of Costco or Sam's Club? No
• * Currently paying $13.99/month or more for Disney Bundle (Disney+ / Hulu / EPSN+) or other Hulu services? No
• * Current member of Chase, US Bank or any other big bank?: No (Frost Bank is my only bank account)
• * Active US military?: No
• * Are you open to Business Cards?: No

PURPOSE

• * What's the purpose of your next card (choose ONE)?: First credit card (have always used debit card), not authorized user on any other card. 27 years old, just started working last year (after finishing law school).
• * Do you have any cards you've been looking at? No

Hello! I am looking to find a travel card to possibly supplement my messy mashup of cashback, UR and MR. I primarily travel domestic 2-3 times a year, but my girlfriend and I plan on making an international trip (Europe) next year. I signed up for the AMEX Gold for the SUB and to get an intro to MR points because I typically only fly Delta. Other than that, I rarely find any other uses for MR and currently have ~110k points sitting in limbo.
As far as Chase UR goes, I've recently found interest in applying those points to Hyatt, but I feel like I'd need the CSP / CSR to make it worth-while, especially with the current SUB. I've been hesitant to try their airline partners, but I could be open to United Airlines. Southwest's reputation has me staying away for now.
All that being said, I want to see if it makes sense to upgrade to a more premium travel card. I've been looking at the US BAR (I can make use of the 3% mobile wallet offer), Venture X and CSR mostly for their travel credits. I live in the Tampa area, so the Priority Pass benefits do not really apply to my home airport.
Also - since we moved, our primary grocery shopping has been at Target. Publix here is beyond stupid expensive, even compared to Target. We sprinkle in some Aldi here and there, but it's pretty far away. The plan is to get a Costco or Sam's Club membership later this year. Thank you in advance!

• Current cards: (list cards, limits, opening date)
  • AMEX BCE $15,000 limit, April 2022
    • Downgraded BCP to BCE after the first year. Primarily used for gas, online purchases, and Disney bundle credits.
  • AMEX Gold, July 2022
    • Got this for the 90k SUB and plan on cancelling it this upcoming renewal cycle. Use it for all groceries (where applicable) and dining out. Love it for Xfer to Delta (my preferred airline), but the monthly credits are starting to become annoying to use.
  • Chase Freedom Unlimited $16,100 limit, May 2022
    • Opened this as a starter card, along with the BCP for category spending. Only used for some select bills (internet, Disney AP payments, E-Pass refills)
  • SoFi MasterCard $8,000 limit, November 2023
    • Opened this for first year to get promotional 3% cashback, and no FTFs for a trip I made to Bermuda. Currently use it as a daily driver for anything but groceries or dining out.
• FICO Score: 763
• Oldest account age: 6 years, 9 months
• Chase 5/24 status: 3/24
• Income: 120,000
• Average monthly spend and categories:
  • rent: $2049
  • dining: $650-750
  • groceries / household supplies: $650
  • gas: $100
  • travel: $80-100 \divided out the cost of my last trip by 12 months*
  • online shopping (amazon): $150-200
• Open to Business Cards:
  • No
• What's the purpose of your next card?
  • Travel - primarily airlines, hotel is a secondary
• Do you have any cards you've been looking at?
  • Yes - CSP for signup bonus / churning, Venture X, US BAR, and CSR
• Are you OK with category spending or do you want a general spending card?
  • I wouldn't mind a category spend card, but I'd much prefer one for general spending.

So I’m wondering what you think is the lowest amount of lumens a flashlight should have for airsoft. And also would 150 lumens be ideal?

CREDIT PROFILE
Current credit cards you are the primary account holder of:

• Chase Amazon Prime: $12.5k limit, opened 07/23
• Chase Freedom Unlimited: $12.1k limit, opened 07/22
• Amex Blue Cash Everyday: $5.7k limit, opened 12/2020
• Best Buy (not Visa): $1k limit, opened 08/2020
• Bilt: $5k limit, opened 02/2024
• Navy Federal Cash Rewards: $14k limit, opened 02/2020
• Navy Federal Cash Rewards: $20.5k limit, opened 08/2020
• Fidelity Credit Card: $5k limit, opened 01/2021
• Apple Card: $8k limit, opened 09/2022
• Discover It: $800 limit, opened 04/2020
• Citi Costco: $10.7k limit, opened 09/2021
• Citi Custom: $5.5k limit, opened 07/2023

FICO Scores with source: Experian 730 (current), was 770 before a temporary increase in credit utilization
Oldest credit card account age with you as primary name on the account: 4 years, 3 months
Number of personal credit cards approved for in the past 6 months: 1
Number of personal credit cards approved for in the past 12 months: 2
Number of personal credit cards approved for in the past 24 months: 3
Annual income $: ~$200,000 (including stocks and primary job income)
Chase 5/24 rule: 3/24
CATEGORIES

• OK with category-specific cards?: YES
  
• OK with rotating category cards?: YES
  

Estimate average monthly spend in the categories below:

• Dining $: $400
• Groceries $: $700 (mostly from Costco, Walmart, Target, Vons, and neighborhood stores)
• Gas $: $300 (mostly from Costco)
• Travel $: $0 (I travel once a year internationally, spending approximately $2,000 annually)

Do you plan on using this card abroad for a significant length of time?: NO
Any other categories or stores with significant, regular credit card spend:

- Amazon, TikTok shop, some online stores - Phone/Internet $: $70 (Cox Internet) - Electric $: $90 

Can you pay rent by credit card? YES, $2,300 monthly
MEMBERSHIPS & SUBSCRIPTIONS

• Current member of Amazon Prime?: YES
  
• Current member of Costco or Sam's Club?: YES (Costco)
  
• Current member of Chase, US Bank or any other big bank?: NO (only credit card accounts)
  
• Bank Accounts: Navy Federal Credit Union (checking and savings)
  

PURPOSE

• What's the purpose of your next card?: Travel rewards
  
• Do you have a preferred airline and/or hotel chain?: Open to various airlines, including but not limited to Emirates, Qatar, Turkish, and planning travel to Asia and Turkey in the next few years
  

OTHER NOTES

• Supporting a six-member family including rent, groceries, and dining.
  
• Interested in maximizing credit card points and sign-up bonuses for travel.
  
• Planning to open the Chase Sapphire Preferred card very soon.
  
• Open to opening 5 to 7 more credit cards in this year.
  

-I'm currently strategizing around the Chase 5/24 rule and am 3/24 right now. After applying for the Chase Sapphire Preferred soon, I'll be 4/24. I'm considering adding one more personal Chase card or a few business cards from Chase to optimize my credit card portfolio before I hit the 5/24 limit.

• Open to credit cards with annual fees up to $150-$200, but open to higher fees for future cards with significant benefits.

Ok, so, first of all, thank you all for coming.
I'm a former boy scout and backpacking instructor. As a teen I was mostly interested in the kind of gear that seemed flashy or a bargain, rather than the kind that would last me a lifetime or had some quality specs. I went through a handful of Costco "tactical" flashlights, headlamp multi-packs, cheapo knives, etc.
Half a lifetime later, I'm a sober alcoholic, recovered from several years of major depressive disorder that took a significant toll on my pursuit of things that interested me. As I've aged, I've become much less interested in purely flashy gadgets in favor of ones that have a warranty and some serious reviews and recommendations behind them. For example, while I don't have the ultimate in knife technology or artistry, I can confidently say that I have the best kitchen tools available.
That brings me to this subreddit, which I found recently after getting back into some EDC stuff. I found a nice light for quick illumination and everyday use - an Acebeam Pokelit. The one thing i learned is that the high lumen output has a relatively brief lifetime in one battery charge. What I'd like to find is something with more sustained high lumen output and a long battery life.
I need help with recommendations. The information is available here, no question - but I am overwhelmed by the sheer density of the data here, and I would love if someone could help me out.
What am I looking for in a quality flashlight? Should I anticipate this being a $50 purchase or a $200 purchase for a buy-it-for-life option? Is BIFL even a fair expectation? Am I better off buying five inexpensive lights in the next 20 years, or is there one option that will last me that long?
If there's a "beginner guide" anyone can point me towards, that would be sweet too - I'm a sponge for this information, but really, please do explain it like I'm 5.
Please and thank you! Have a great day, y'all.

I've never really explored the shops near the airport outside of that Costco, and happened to have time after my flight came in today to poke around since I was in that part of town.
Tower Liquor - Don’t bother, anything good is marked up behind the counter. Half convenience store half liquor store. Rest of whiskey selection is primarily shelfers.
Solomon - standard shelfer selection with Wellers in the 300 range.
Tower Liquors (with an Liquors with an 's') - Ok. 129 horse juice. 150 (?) EHT Small Batch. Both just out on the shelf that peasants can look at and even touch. Gasp. Blue / Black (and maybe one more) Wellers 200-250 in the case.
Prices all over on other stuff... like TinCup 14 for close to $100 - that didn't really make sense to me but whatever. Other stuff was solidly MSRP. Several Little Books in close to 200, but hey, they were present. If I was local to that area, I wouldn't mind occasionally passing through after a King Soopers run in the same lot, but don't really see myself going back regularly.
Green Valley - overpriced Weller green and Blantons for 200 something. Immediate turn off. Mixed selection with meh pricing otherwise. Would not make return trip.
DIA Warehouse - Evans & Pike 100-130 (haven't seen this before, seems to be old primarily sourced/blended stuff from the same group as Mashbuild?), Sagamore Reserve Cask Finishes 80ish, Several RY3 60-120, Kings County selection, Bardstown standards, EC a124 80. As long as you want standard stuff, prices aren’t too bad. Like, I could see if you were an out of state-er coming in for a vacation and wanted to hit a store near the airport before you really got going... wouldn't be bad. Allocated, however, requires dumb points system. If that’s what you are looking for, unless you are local and that’s your shop, then I'd move on... which is what I did.
Green Valley - EC a123 80, various Penelopes, decent variety range mostly msrp, except Buff 36, EW SiB 34 - almost picked this up.
DIA Costco - Old Elk SB 7 years - 70, Leopold Dickel Collab 74.97 with a death star. I feel like that one has been death starred for a while but somehow it's still around. Perhaps the .97 is the true end of stock? I've heard it's more Dickel than Leopold, is that your experience?
At this point, I got tired of the torrential rain and called it quits.
Happy Hunting!

I live in the Springs, but commute a good amount along the front range. For the past 5 years or so, I have gotten into whiskey, mostly bourbon, but I do enjoy Speyside scotches and Japanese stuff. As part of that, I have gone through my various phases of bourbon knowledge/enjoyment, "entry level" bottles, craft stuff, and then naturally to more allocated bottles. I have amassed a decent collection that I enjoy myself and enjoy sharing with family and friends.
Regarding allocated bottles, I have a friend who recently got into whiskey, mostly bourbon, and has begun bourbon hunting out of Southern California. In their time hunting (less than 6 months) they have amassed more allocated and rare bottles than myself, and have had opportunities to buy even more - all at MSRP/close to MSRP through larger liquor store chains, grocery stores, and big box stores, like Costco.
While I am certainly happy for him, I can't help but think about how California (and other states) are the "Have's" and Colorado are the "Have Not's".
I frequent stores, am friendly with the owners and the stores workers, yet they make it seem like I am asking for their first born child if I ask for a bottle of Eagle Rare. If I find one on the shelf, its $60, along with a $100 Weller Special Reserve and $150 Bookers. Anytime I have ever gotten something extra allocated, namely a Weller FP or RR13, it is through a raffle.
This is all to say, I think I am just about at the end of my bourbon hunting phase, particularly in Colorado. There is of course plenty of good bottles on the shelves (Old Forester 1920 is tough to beat for the price), and the whole allocated song and dance just isn't worth it out here. Curious to hear if anyone else has had the same experience.

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Surefire KE2-B LED Head SOLD This is a NEW Surefire KE2-B 1,000 lumen head. I am the original owner. The head was removed from a new Surefire Scout. It is has not seen any live fire. $125.00 shipped Surefire KE2-B
Surefire Z68 Tailcap This is a NEW Surefire Z68 tailcap. I am the original owner. The head was removed from a new Surefire Scout. It is has not seen any live fire. $40.00 shipped Surefire Z68
HSGI Extended Pistol / Baton Taco MultiCam with ABM (adaptable belt mount). Will fit up to a 2.25 inch belt. Mounted and removed. Did not work for my purpose. $25.00 shipped HSGI Taco
Hogue HandALL Universal Grip Sleeve This is unused and still in the package. $10.00 shipped Hogue HandALL
M&P OEM Sights These were take-offs from a new M&P pistol. $15.00 shipped M&P OEM Sights
Design Machine PS90 T1/T2 Mount This is a Design Machine PS90 T1/T2 Mount. It will accept any red dot that has the T1/T2 footprint. It was mounted to my PS90 with the above listed T2. It includes screws to attach a red dot and screws to mount to a PS90. $100.00 shipped DM PS90 Mount
Sig Sauer P220 OEM Parts I am selling a vintage Decocking Lever, Sear and Safety Lever for the Sig Sauer P220. These are all unused OEM parts that were removed from a 2001 manufactured P220. This is NOT the SRT kit. $20.00 shipped Sig P220 Parts
Microtech Glykon D/E This is a NIB Microtech Glykon D/E OTF Auto (184-10AP) in Apocalyptic finish. Unused and Uncarried with factory edge. $510.00 shipped Glykon
Kershaw Bowie Hunter SOLD This is a Unused and Uncarried Kershaw Bowie Hunter(1015). Textured copolymer rubber grip handle over red hard plastic with Japan made full tang AUS6A stainless steel blade and leather sheath. Discontinued awhile back! Does not have the box. $55.00 shipped Bowie Hunter
Kershaw Roughneck SOLD This is a Unused and Uncarried Kershaw Roughneck (1010). Textured copolymer rubber grip handle over red hard plastic with Japan made full tang AUS6A stainless steel blade and leather sheath. Discontinued awhile back! Does not have the box. $55.00 shipped Roughneck
Kershaw Kenai Skinner SOLD This is a Unused and Uncarried Kershaw Kenai Skinner (1011). Textured copolymer rubber grip handle over red hard plastic with Japan made full tang AUS6A stainless steel blade and leather sheath. Discontinued awhile back! Does not have the box. $55.00 shipped Kenai Skinner
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I made a post long ago here : On how to treat dogs in Puerto Rico https://old.reddit.com/PuertoRicoTravel/comments/14d20z2/how_to_interact_care_for_dogs_in_puerto_rico_a/

San Miguel Veterinary Services
(787) 200-4927 (787) 641-5225
11 Calle 6, Bayamón, 00959 Carr #2 Km. 11.8, Edificio Centurión Local 1, Bayamon, Puerto Rico
Monday through Friday 7am - 6pm; Saturday 9am - 2pm

Nearly all 5 star reviews - good luck!
I spoke with my vet in San Juan - and they said this vet service will help your stray dog (most will not). The main procedures you want are :
Simparica Trio ($50), Vaccines ($150), and Spay / Neuter ($200, show up before 9am)
https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/simparica-trio-221-44-lbs-dogs
I was able to get my Trio at a Petco in Puerto Rico (it is about $50) - but others have had difficulty. If you have 3+ days, I would recommend - ST & Vaccines, then Spay / neutering 48 hours later, while helping them gain as much weight as possible.
If I only had 1 day - and it was a female dog - I would prioritize Spaying over everything else - that dog will die giving birth otherwise, within 2 months. With a male dog, ST & vaccines are more important - neutering will only reduce aggression.
Generally speaking - I would recommend ground beef as the best food for strays - or rotisserie chicken. I give my dogs small amounts of creatine powder - into the water bowl (1 g / day for 40 lb dog - 1/2 human dosage per pound).
Creatine ($50 for infinite supply) is basically health magic. It fixes heart, lung, muscle problems nearly instantly, if there is enough protein (meat) to repair these things. In my dog - she had been limping for 2 years, was slowly getting better, and then stopped limping completely within 2 days of having creatine - and began to run again. My bigger dog no longer has heart / breathing issues, again, within just a few days of creatine.
There is enough creatine in ground beef and rotisserie chicken to fix a dog - but standard dog food has 0 creatine - which is only suitable for fully healthy, lazy dogs (no muscle building or repair).
I have also given dogs small amounts of 0 sugar electrolyte powder and Pedialyte, but results are meddling. It WILL keep them alive if they are not eating food, for several days. But in the future, I would lean strongly toward creatine powder + liquefied ground beef into a fat syringe.
When it comes to electrolytes, if they are shaking, they need more and Pedialyte will 100% help - but try as little sugar as possible, 0 sugar Liquid IV (Costco) best. If they have too much salt - they will lose appetite and pee aggressively. I might suggest 20 ml per serving for a 20 lb dog, twice daily - or 1/10 human dosage per pound.
I had a dog die from eating something that got stuck in their intestines, recently, and after $5,000 and two weeks of hospital care - the doctor 'whoops' and killed the dog. If a dog is not pooping - fat is probably the best laxative you might want to consider, which will also prevent excess calorie loss from not eating. If a dog is not pooping - I would suggest fat as the cheapest, healthiest remedy. I did not think of this at the time, and doctor just killed my dog - because 'not pooping is not medically relevant'.. this was at the 24/7 Emergency Car hospital in San Juan, both of which have a 2 star rating..
These people look very promising however..

With even the cheapest no-name cold therapy machines running $150 to $200, I decided to build my own for a total cost of ~$70. Please do not feel the need to follow this list to a T, you can certainly make do with similar parts if you just want to use this build as a template.
This setup has worked incredibly well for me so far with no leaks and no sweating of the tubing. My cooler ($15 from Costco) has kept things extremely cold and has only needed ice refills about once a day; with the tight fitting sleeve, this has provided me much better relief than the commonly recommended gel wraps which I started with. Some of the common complaints about the OTS cold therapy machines have been the frequency of refilling needed and the lack of relief provided (not cold enough), having a real cooler has proven to be a real upgrade here.
The smart plug has been a great addition to keep the icing schedule consistent even if I fall asleep or lose track of time.
Parts List

Part Name	Quantity	SupplieLink	Notes
Submersible Pump	1	https://amzn.to/3UCblrl	I used one from Harbor Freight, but this one is very similar.HF Pump: HF Pump
Pump Port Adapter	1	https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6617123	I designed this adapter for the HF pump, but the port dimensions are identical. Please reach out to me if you'd like a different size port or if you'd like me to make you one (Including o-ring seal) for ~shipping cost.
Pump Port Adapter, O-ring	1	https://amzn.to/4bcNJk7	Again, very similar to the HF set that I used. No, you don't need this whole set... You just need an o-ring to sit in the internal groove of the pump port adapter, doesn't even have to be a perfect fit because, well... it's submerged. You might even be able to get away with a MacGyvered tape job. Now that I think of it, I will make a new version of the pump adapter which sits in the ID of the pump port and can be sealed with electrical tape (or whatever you have) HF Set (PN is P12): HF O-ring set
0.25" ID Vinyl Tubing, 10ft	1	https://amzn.to/44CO650	10ft should be plenty of length and gives you much more ability to move around than the shorter lengths on the OTS options
(Option 1) 0.25" ID QD Connector, 4pcs	1	https://amzn.to/3WFRk5R	(Preferred Option) Only 2 females needed if using exact parts. I used Option 2 (barbed unions) due to a time constraint (available in person at Home Depot), but these would have been nice to avoid unstrapping the cooling pad. I did design and print an adapter to fit over the male QD fittings, but 3D prints are notorious for their porosity (read lack of waterproofness)
(Option 2) 0.25" Barbed Union, 4 pcs	1	https://amzn.to/44F6k5R	(Secondary Option) Only 2 needed
Cold Therapy Knee Sleeve	1	https://amzn.to/4b7Zloy	This pad has been really great so far and hasn't leaked, you just need to ensure you don't position the straps in a way that you block the flow. Can provide a bit of compression depending on how tightly you strap down.
Cooler	1	https://amzn.to/4bfzuLu	This is just an example of a cooler that would be suitable, don't go out and buy this one if you already have something similar!
Smart Plug	1	https://amzn.to/44GY1qf	Optional, but highly recommended. I used this to set schedules throughout the day to turn the pump on and off without having to get up.
		Total Cost	~$70

At time of writing, I'm 7days post-op from an ACLr with quad graft and LCL tear (unrepaired) and I think this cold therapy has been a big part of my recovery and pain relief. I'm currently walking around my apartment with no brace and no crutches and am close to full extension and 90deg flexion!
Note: Yes, these are Amazon affiliate links. No, you do not need to use them and you can actually find many of these parts at your local home improvement store (usually for higher cost). Please reach out if you need help sourcing something or modifying something to fit your build.
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44 y/o with a 750 score. Recently leased a new vehicle. I had some trouble with credit cards in my 20's so I've been gun shy for a bit. Good credit now and starting to travel a bit for work. I am looking to start building a plan to capitalize on these expenses and maximize rewards I can gain from my positive credit. Where do I start? I am thinking of applying for CSP and build from there. Anything I am missing? Just trying to get a solid game plan before I jump in.
CREDIT PROFILE

• * Current credit cards you are the primary account holder of: (list cards, limits, opening date): No real cards. 10 year old Menards store card
• * FICO Scores with source (see note on FICO score sources below): 750
• * Annual income $: $65K

CATEGORIES

• * OK with category-specific cards?: Sure
• * OK with rotating category cards?: Sounds fun
• * Estimate average monthly spend in the categories below. Only include what you can pay by credit card.
  • * Dining $: 400
  • * Groceries $: 800
  • * Gas $: 400, Mostly at Walmart with Walmart + membership
  • * Travel $: 100. unsure if RV camping sites work for this.... if so $200
  • * Do you plan on using this card abroad for a significant length of time?: No
  • * Any other categories (examples: phone/internet, insurance) or stores (example: Amazon) with significant, regular credit card spend (the more you specify, the better):
    • ATT $150, Amazon $250, State Farm Insurance $400
  • * Can you pay rent by credit card? If yes, list rent amount and if there's a fee for paying by credit card: Own home

MEMBERSHIPS & SUBSCRIPTIONS (delete lines that don't apply)

• * Current member of Amazon Prime?: Yes
• * Current Verizon postpaid customer?: No
• * Current member of Costco or Sam's Club? Yes, Sam's Plus
• * Currently paying $13.99/month or more for Disney Bundle (Disney+ / Hulu / EPSN+) or other Hulu services? Yes
• * Current member of Chase, US Bank or any other big bank?: Mortgage through US Bank
• * Active US military?: No
• * Are you open to Business Cards?: unsure

PURPOSE

• * What's the purpose of your next card (choose ONE)?: (first credit card, balance transfer, saving money, travel rewards)
  • * If you answered "travel rewards", do you have a preferred airline and/or hotel chain? I'd like to travel more, but no preferences.
• * Do you have any cards you've been looking at? Read a lot about Chase and US Bank

I tried to look here but it didn't answer my question: https://customerservice.costco.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/1008254/~/executive-2%25-reward-faqs
For the first time ever my Costco 2% reward (not the Citibank reward) will be for more than I usually spend in a week. To keep it simple let's say it is for $200. I normally spend about $150 a week at Costco.
If I spend $150 of my $200 reward will they give me $50 in change or can I use the certificate a second time with whatever the remaining balance is?
Maybe people have confused the Citibank reward with the executive reward but I have also read on here that you can cash this certificate like it is a check. Is that true and if so do you just go to customer service?
In this scenario is it best to just buy a shop card?

Hello friends! I’m kind of in a rut right now. My dear kitty has been on a raw diet with his breeder and I’ll be picking him up in two days. I’m keeping him on the raw diet company (Darwin’s) that they had him on for the first few weeks but I’d like to transition him to a much more budget friendly option. However, I would like to keep feeding him raw but many of these raw food companies cost like $150+ and you have to order at least 10lbs every time. Is there any other option to be able to keep feeding raw but more budget friendly? Like is it possible to buy bulk from Costco and prepare my own (with supplements and also organ meats).
I’m also open to wet and dry food options and I’d love to hear what you guys feed your darling folds as well! Thanks in advance!

I'm in the market for a new monitor and am aiming for 4K 60hz. Costco has pretty good prices.

• $399 - LG 32" Class Ultrafine UHD IPS Monitor with ErgoStand
  
• $249 - LG 32" Class UHD FreeSync Monitor
  

Which one of these do you think are better? They're both UHD at 4K 60 hz, so I don't really know why one is $150 more than the other. Can you help give me eyes to see the difference?
This will be used for work and non-competitive single player games.

Like a lot of other people, I'm at about 24K miles and in need of new tires for our Sienna (FWD, because it's an 8-passenger model). The original tires were the Falkens, but the dealership said there's no prorated refund on OEM tires.
Costco has two versions of BFG Advantage Control and Michelin Defender 2s on sale right now. (I'm also considering the Goodyear Assurance All-Season.) The BFGs are about 100-150 dollars cheaper, but I'm wondering whether the "EV compatible" Defenders would be important for the Sienna. Does anyone know if a hybrid vehicle would benefit from the lower-resistance rubber?