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AustinBR · Feb 22, 2018

So are you saying that it's not gambling now?

"Mining" Bitcoin is actually pretty cool and is something that a lot of people are making a ton of money off of. It's also something that some Russians are in trouble over after using a fancy supercomputer without permission, lol.

John_ · Feb 22, 2018

Nope, its still gambling, or worse. Here read this from Marketwatch: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/feds-dudley-says-theres-a-speculative-mania-in-the-cryptocurrency-market-2018-02-22

"Earlier this month, the head of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), Agustin Carstens called bitcoin a *Ponzi scheme* and said cryptocurrencies could become *parasites* on the global financial system."

Just confirms what I believed from prior research. I wouldn't put $100 in bitcoin. To each his own tho.

leadslinger972 · Feb 22, 2018

John_ said:
Nope, its still gambling, or worse. Here read this from Marketwatch: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/f...mania-in-the-cryptocurrency-market-2018-02-22

"Earlier this month, the head of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), Agustin Carstens called bitcoin a *Ponzi scheme* and said cryptocurrencies could become *parasites* on the global financial system."

If you think that's gambling, I hope you don't have a 401k in the petrochemical industry.

AustinBR · Feb 22, 2018

John_ said:
Nope, its still gambling, or worse. Here read this from Marketwatch: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/feds-dudley-says-theres-a-speculative-mania-in-the-cryptocurrency-market-2018-02-22

"Earlier this month, the head of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), Agustin Carstens called bitcoin a *Ponzi scheme* and said cryptocurrencies could become *parasites* on the global financial system."

Just confirms what I believed from prior research. I wouldn't put $100 in bitcoin. To each his own tho.

Lol, it's not a ponzi-scheme. It's just an eCommodity.

John_ · Feb 22, 2018

AustinBR said:
Lol, it's not a ponzi-scheme. It's just an eCommodity.

Now I know how you're going buy that new red 488 GTB, marketing bitcoin to the unsuspecting here

AustinBR · Feb 23, 2018

John_ said:
Now I know how you're going buy that new red 488 GTB, marketing bitcoin to the unsuspecting here

Oh yes. I'd take a 458 Italia as well!

AustinBR · Feb 23, 2018

Update 2/23/17
If any of you purchase gas at SHELL gas stations, you can make an account for free - no strings attached - with the Shell reward thing and get $0.05 of of every gallon of gas that you purchase if you use this link. I was referred by a buddy, and it works. I usually bounce back and forth between Chevron and Shell as they are near each other and have decent deals. Let me know if you use it.

AustinBR · Feb 28, 2018

Anyone have a keysmart?

https://www.getkeysmart.com/

krotsman · Feb 28, 2018

AustinBR said:
Anyone have a keysmart?

Not me, but my dad has and he likes them. I have also read a lot of good things about them.

Xenon · Feb 28, 2018

Me either, but the last I looked, Amazon had reviews showing quality problems

AustinBR · Feb 28, 2018

Xenon said:
Me either, but the last I looked, Amazon had reviews showing quality problems

I have two and they both work fine. Never had any problems in the past years.

AustinBR · Mar 6, 2018

Just found out that that I have $1500 in rewards points from my Chase Sapphire Reserve...and I opened it in January. Hot Damn! On top of that, I have gotten a $300 travel credit, and $300 worth of value from the include Priorty Pass membership.

Now the question is...I am going to China in a few weeks. Do I use the points to upgrade to first class round trip, or do I just use them for a trip later this year to some Carribean island?

AustinBR · May 30, 2018

Updated as of today. I now have made around $3000 in rewards between various credit cards. The Priority Pass that comes with the Chase Sapphire Reserve (linked above) got three friends and me into multiple lounges in the Hong Kong and Beijing airport for free. They had multiple beer fridges with dozens of types of beers as well as probably 10 top shelf bourbons. Talk about an awesome experience! Also, we had a chef cook us up some traditional Chinese food in Beijing and then dumplings in Hong Kong!

Added a link to "Service" today which gets you money back if your flight or hotels get delayed/cancelled. Anyone have any cool ways to make extra cash or rewards that they'd like to share?

Oh, and my move to Texas went well! Still waiting on WiFi to get hooked up, but my mobile hotspot is working well haha!

JBP55 · May 30, 2018

Congratulations on a great trip and made a great move.

AustinBR · May 30, 2018

JBP55 said:
Congratulations on a great trip and made a great move.

Thanks! Dallas has been pretty great so far. If anyone knows any cool spots, definitely let me know.

lane · May 31, 2018

Do I use the points to upgrade to first class round trip, or do I just use them for a trip later this year to some Carribean island?

Go to St. John USVI. It's easy to get to and you don't have to hassle with U.S. Customs other than claiming stuff you bought (duty-free taxes).

AustinBR · May 31, 2018

lane said:
Do I use the points to upgrade to first class round trip, or do I just use them for a trip later this year to some Carribean island?

Go to St. John USVI. It's easy to get to and you don't have to hassle with U.S. Customs other than claiming stuff you bought (duty-free taxes).

Good plan. People still claim things they buy? LOL! Last time I was entering the US they were like did you buy anything in while abroad and I was like year a few souvenirs and what not. He was like, okay, welcome back to the US.

JBP55 · May 31, 2018

AustinBR said:
Good plan. People still claim things they buy? LOL! Last time I was entering the US they were like did you buy anything in while abroad and I was like year a few souvenirs and what not. He was like, okay, welcome back to the US.

Most of what I did not give away was lost in the 2016 flood but I still have a few items I bought in Africa and South America in the early 1960's.

AustinBR · Oct 9, 2018

New favorite business email subscription:

Morning Brew

I get stickers and possibly a coffee cup for reaching certain subscription referrals, lol.

Anyone have any relevant updates to cool products, services, or tech things that other members may like?

Xenon · Oct 10, 2018

Looks like we are similarly tech aligned. I get Morning Brew also and also The Hustle. They are similar and I haven't determined which I like best yet.

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