New Goal: Chasing The 1x

[Chasing The Points]

I’ve pretty much locked down and have a great system using any 5x cards for manufactured spending. Any multiplier will make manufactured spending easier and adds to the point accumulation faster.

I’m putting up the challenge for myself to use a 1x multiplier card. Why? Because if you can master the 1x, that means you can make points easily and profitably. Because it’s the lowest level of earning points, it makes it the highest hurdle to earn.

So here’s some ideas of how I’m going to Chase The 1x base, most of it is pretty common, basic information that you would find with little sleuthing:

• eBay gift card deals when the deal is near a breakeven proposition
• buying American Express gift cards
• load up Visa Buxx type of cards

It’s the more advanced techniques where the 1x play will make it more exciting. It’ll be a tough challenge, but one that will be worthwhile. This past week, I was able to locate a good gift card churn and bought over $10,000 worth of gift cards in 3 days, a new record.

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