This old bird is still learning 0.o

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Ok, I won't go into great detail but I do want touch on the subject of getting cash rewards back via credit cards. I have several that I have been using and over the past couple months I realized that although the idea of getting rewarded is really kool I still have to spend to get that reward. Ok, that said, I have discontinued using the Sams and Costco related credit cards. I got my reward checks and redeemed the one for Costco and today I ventured to Sams to redeem the check from their credit card. Was I shocked. Because I had not renewed my membership they told me they could NOT cash my check. Well, not being a dummy, I called my creditor to inquire about that problem. I didn't renew my membership and because I was polite about it and fortunately had at least one other member listening who also had their card they finally agreed to reactivate my membership for 24 hours so I could cash my check. Why do members have to go through all that just to redeem a reward check? Do you also have a Sams Synchrony Bank card? I am debating on whether or not to pay for membership in the future, I'm not sure if I will. Oh, in order to keep my credit history looking good I am going to report the card lost, then when I get the new card I will simply forget to activate it. What would you do? That beautiful kitty is Boobear, she was rolling around on Mykey's chair.