Why I Put Up with CSS
I have had various dealings with the administrators of Chase's CSS/LPG program, mostly unpleasant. So one might wonder just why I continue to put up with them. The answer is in the facts. Depending on how you calculate, I have earned either 3.60% (based on all purchases), 21% (based on purchases with LPG in mind), or 25% (based on purchases for which a LPG claim was executed) in cash back. No other card comes close (not even Amex Blue).
Of course one must keep in mind the fact that occasionally slighter higher prices are paid to ensure a smooth LPG. These higher prices are for any of the following reasons:
1) No coupons (messes up LPG - they claim entire purchase wasn't paid for with the card)
2a) More expensive store chosen because of free shipping (LPG doesn't refund this, so it's easiest to avoid it in the first place)
2b) More expensive store chosen because of no tax (LPG doesn't refund this, so it's easiest to avoid it in the first place)