Credit card sign up bonuses--Cabela's, Scheel's, Academy etc

[Yazman]

As far as store credit when you open a credit card, I got $75 from my Cabela's card, $70 for my Scheel's card, $40 from my Academy card, only got the in-house card from Sportsman's Warehouse (no bonus), and got denied by Dick's (was $40 instant bonus, but too many inquiries on my credit report).

 

Am I missing any? Gander has $10, but not worth the trouble to me. Bummer my wife's credit score is so bad, or I could double all these ?

[jbsoonerfan]

STOP!!!!!!!!

[GReb]

I’m hoping this is a joke

[Lead Head]

Amazon often offers $100.

[garroyo130]

If you file your taxes with H&R Block you can get your refund early. Technically its a "refund advance" so like a loan but hey who cares. YW.

 

Too bad these guys are gone

 

[Stasher1]

I'm reasonably sure you're joking, but just in case...

 

Credit cards are a necessary evil for things like plane tickets, hotel rooms, and rental cars. They're also useful if you find yourself broke down somewhere and need a tow. Beyond that, they're a tool of the devil.

 

The less you need to finance in your life, the better off you'll be.

 

As far as I'm concerned, if I can't afford to pay cash for what I want, I can't afford it. 

[GReb]

7 minutes ago, Stasher1 said:

I'm reasonably sure you're joking, but just in case...

 

Credit cards are a necessary evil for things like plane tickets, hotel rooms, and rental cars. They're also useful if you find yourself broke down somewhere and need a tow. Beyond that, they're a tool of the devil.

 

The less you need to finance in your life, the better off you'll be.

 

As far as I'm concerned, if I can't afford to pay cash for what I want, I can't afford it. 

My wife and I use ours like a debit card and pay off the statement each month. In the last 4 years we’ve earned enough points to pay for 5 plane tickets and stay 7 days at a beach resort for free. Credit cards are your friend if you use them correctly. However 95% don’t 

[DomQ]

[Yazman]

I wish I were kidding. I only use the sign-up bonus and then never use them again. I'm pretty sure I use shopping as a maladaptive coping mechanism to deal with an unfulfilling and difficult life, but I'll save that conversation for therapy ?

I really probably should stop in all honesty, I was just hoping you all would enable me.

 

And BTW, I got the $100 Amazon one twice. The Amazon one is the only one I use, just for points. I pay in full every 2 weeks. I have no debt and I like it that way!