I almost made a big mistake but I realized I was making it and saved myself.
I am in the process of spending on my Business Platinum so I can make that hefty $10,000 spend threshold. However, I recently canceled flights that I had booked (with $) thru Amex travel. Amex is refunding me the money for these flights during the same time period that I am spending to get up to the $10K.
I realized and confirmed with Amex that the credit I receive, for these flights, will reduce my purchases, even though the refund is from a prior period.
Ugh…now I have to spend even more. But at least I realized it in advance.
Ok, off to go shopping! 🙂