woohoo, I actually qualified... I usually NEVER qualify for these things....
Thanks OP!!!!!!!!
MilesHeighway
Broke Member
posted: Nov. 17, 2006 @ 7:32p
Here is the link for the additional 2500 SPG points for extra AU's. This is an emailed link, so it might be targetted so YMMV. Here
fluting
Member
posted: Nov. 19, 2006 @ 4:18a
Help needed for the 12,000 pts offered around May, 2006:
I applied for the starwood card in May offering the 12,000 pts in three steps through the starwood website. I received 6,000 pts for the first purchase in June, but AMEX said that they didn't have this offer in May and refused to offer me ANOTHER 6,000 pts for my 1st stay in a starwood hotel (which I did on Sep 11) unless I can give them a copy of the offer from starwood in May.
The problem is that I didn't print any copy (hard copy or pff version) for this offer when I applied for it. So it would be highly appreciated if any one here printed out the 12,000 pts fign on offer for May?
fluting
Member
posted: Nov. 19, 2006 @ 4:23a
PS: my email is adeleuc@yahoo.com. Pls email me a scanned copy or pdf version. Thanks again.
ShaneM
Senior Member - 3K
posted: Nov. 20, 2006 @ 7:43a
Has anyone successfully transferred starpoints from a business acct to a personal acct?
mikebb
Thrifty Member
posted: Nov. 20, 2006 @ 7:05p
fluting said: Help needed for the 12,000 pts offered around May, 2006:
I applied for the starwood card in May offering the 12,000 pts in three steps through the starwood website. I received 6,000 pts for the first purchase in June, but AMEX said that they didn't have this offer in May and refused to offer me ANOTHER 6,000 pts for my 1st stay in a starwood hotel (which I did on Sep 11) unless I can give them a copy of the offer from starwood in May.
The problem is that I didn't print any copy (hard copy or pff version) for this offer when I applied for it. So it would be highly appreciated if any one here printed out the 12,000 pts fign on offer for May?
I don't recall having ever seen an offer for 6000pts first purchase + 6000 pts for ONE hotel stay. All the AMEX offers I've seen, including the one I signed up for were for 6000pts first purchase + 1500pts for each of the first 4 hotel stays (6000pts total). Sorry, can't help you with a copy of the app...
CapEx
Extraordinarily Ordinary
posted: Nov. 20, 2006 @ 7:12p
On the first statement you guys got, did it list the 10,000 points as earned, or did they just show up in the account without being stated on the statement? I got my statement and I only earned 44 starpoints from purchases with no mention of the bonus.
bedrocked
Senior Member - 1K
posted: Nov. 20, 2006 @ 7:15p
ShaneM said: Has anyone successfully transferred starpoints from a business acct to a personal acct?
ii have successfully merged my old corporate acct into my personal starwood platinum acct.
jairocon
Senior Member - 1K
posted: Nov. 23, 2006 @ 9:25a
richfish13 said: On the first statement you guys got, did it list the 10,000 points as earned, or did they just show up in the account without being stated on the statement? I got my statement and I only earned 44 starpoints from purchases with no mention of the bonus.My g/f's first AMEX statement (closed 11/8) listed only 29 pts, no mention of 10k. Then when I checked her starwood account a few days later all the points were in:
for those who are interested, pretty significant news re: SPG points. flyertalk forum has alot of info regarding a new cat 7 being established for SPG, and talk of point deflation (cat2s moving to 3s etc)
(sorry bout linking to another forum but its a dedicated SPG forum, and its linked at the top of this thread so i hope its ok)
boulderado
Member
posted: Nov. 24, 2006 @ 2:31a
AMEX refuses to give me the 6000 points that I signed up for. I used the link: http://www.AmericanExpress.com/12000starpointsforyou which takes me to the new offer. If someone has a copy of the 6000 after first purchase offer, please PM me.
Help is much appreciated.
CapEx
Extraordinarily Ordinary
posted: Nov. 29, 2006 @ 10:55a
Well I finally got my miles, because AMEX created a new account instead of using the account number I gave them on the application. I called them and found this out. I also logged into starwood to find that I am a "Preferred Business Guest". I applied for the personal card though, any thoughts on why it's like that?
stevenguo
Tired Member
posted: Nov. 29, 2006 @ 5:07p
This is a great card I love it. I had it for almost 3 years now and I didn't get the bonus sign up pts, I guess they didn't have them back then. Anyway, I am wondering if I can apply again and get the 10K bonus pts even though I already have the card. Once I get the pts I will just cancel the new card. Is that worth it or even possible?
ShaneM
Senior Member - 3K
posted: Nov. 30, 2006 @ 3:40a
Quick question here...
Has anyone ever used their SPG points for perks inside a hotel...like flowers, massages, dinners? I called up the Westin Chosun in Seoul (Korea) and was told they offer $1:2points, so by my math a 40-min massage that costs 44,000 KRW ($46 USD) would only be 92 points. How is this realistic?
GermanExpat
Senior Member - 1K
posted: Nov. 30, 2006 @ 6:00a
ShaneM said: Quick question here...
Has anyone ever used their SPG points for perks inside a hotel...like flowers, massages, dinners? I called up the Westin Chosun in Seoul (Korea) and was told they offer $1:2points, so by my math a 40-min massage that costs 44,000 KRW ($46 USD) would only be 92 points. How is this realistic?
Maybe it is 88000 points
ShaneM
Senior Member - 3K
posted: Nov. 30, 2006 @ 6:23a
Hehe, no they said they convert it to USD at the daily rate first
defjukie
Senior Member - 2K
posted: Nov. 30, 2006 @ 6:36a
they were probably mistaken and meant you get 2 points per dollar spent at their hotel.
timriley12
Senior Member
posted: Dec. 5, 2006 @ 1:42p
Wow, thank you! I can't believe this, but all 3 of my SPG cards were marked as eligible.... far out... and I 'think' that even though I'm enrolling this late in the game (December) it still retroactively will give double points for all purchases made between Nov15 and Dec15? I sure hope so....
charliek said: richfish13 said: 14-digit RSVP code or if you are registered to manage your account online, your user ID and password.
Do you have the link so I can try with my user ID to see if i'm eligible?
Can't find the thread I got this from originally, but it should be a nice way to sweeten this deal even more for those with northwest:
Did you know that you can convert hotel points into WorldPerks miles from some of your favorite hotel programs? From now until January 31, 2007, convert some or all of your hotel points to miles and WorldPerks will give you 25% more miles. Participating hotel programs include: goldpoints plusSM, Hilton HHonors®, Hyatt Gold Passport®, Priority Club® Rewards and Marriot Rewards®. Register today and enter code (from email or postcard)! Hurry, this 25% Bonus is for a limited time only!
Got this from my nwa email. Check your email for code, maybe specific per recipient. According to the registration page, "(If you do not have a registration code, please enter 1148.)"
Your offer makes no mention of the starwood preferred guest program and thus would not earn you a 25% bonus on top of the points transferred. Thus the previous post should be deleted as other posters might mistake this for an actual offer.
jswede4722
Thrifty Member
posted: Dec. 11, 2006 @ 2:23a
nm
jswede4722
Thrifty Member
posted: Dec. 11, 2006 @ 10:58a
I was just upgraded to Gold status and I no longer have a Platinum card. It must depend on the rep you reach.
jswede4722
Thrifty Member
posted: Dec. 11, 2006 @ 11:34p
I booked a Starwood room for 1000 points for $129 (not including the 3x points).
The manager of the hotel wrote a personal note in my email confirmation. WOW. I am floored.
This is great. Thanks op!
mac911
Member
posted: Dec. 12, 2006 @ 3:38p
If I already have a SPG account, can I link it to this card, if I get it, or do I effectively lose my other points already accumulated?
kingston
Member
posted: Dec. 12, 2006 @ 4:31p
mac911 said: If I already have a SPG account, can I link it to this card, if I get it, or do I effectively lose my other points already accumulated? It can be linked. You won't lose points already accumulated. There is a field for your SPG number when applying.
DBTZ
Senior Member - 2K
posted: Dec. 13, 2006 @ 9:27a
hi i have a personal starwood acct and now i started a small business one just wondering if any of you guys know if theres a limit to the amount of points you can earn per yr?? i linked the business the the same SPG account but maybe that wasnt too smart thanks in advance
shmoker
Senior Member
posted: Dec. 29, 2006 @ 8:24a
I tried finding this information in the thread, but couldn't. Can someone clarify if: 1. I have AMEX Gold already so signing up simply adds Starwood to my existing account or a new account has to be opened. The AMEX account info being requested seems to imply that it is added which I prefer. 2. Does the card have the same type of coverage for car rental insurance as my AMEX Gold? That is primary insurance is provided up to ~$40K?
thanks.
goGTinDML
Senior Member
posted: Jan. 8, 2007 @ 11:03a
Does anyone know whats up with "cash and points" for 2007?
CapEx
Extraordinarily Ordinary
posted: Jan. 8, 2007 @ 11:10a
From what I have read on flyertalk, they are upgrading the system to include the new level 7 for some hotels. The addition of a 7th category will, in turn, devalue points somewhat.
DBTZ
Senior Member - 2K
posted: Jan. 8, 2007 @ 1:00p
richfish13 said: From what I have read on flyertalk, they are upgrading the system to include the new level 7 for some hotels. The addition of a 7th category will, in turn, devalue points somewhat.
what does that mean/?? are they lowering the point costs for a free night?
MilesHeighway
Broke Member
posted: Jan. 8, 2007 @ 1:10p
DBTZ said: richfish13 said: From what I have read on flyertalk, they are upgrading the system to include the new level 7 for some hotels. The addition of a 7th category will, in turn, devalue points somewhat.
what does that mean/?? are they lowering the point costs for a free night? No, the opposite.
CapEx
Extraordinarily Ordinary
posted: Jan. 8, 2007 @ 1:49p
Just an update for Starwood members who haven't been following the new changes, below is a summary of devaluation:
In Feburary 2007, the 7th category will be added that will include nine hotels (as of now, the number is expected to increase)
St. Regis, New York Sunset Key Cottages, Florida W Retreat, Maldives Bora Bora Nui Resort & Spa, French Polynesia St. Regis Bora Bora Resort & Spa, French Polynesia Hotel Gritti Palace, Venice Hotel Cala di Volpe, Sardinia Hotel Romazzino, Sardinia Hotel Pitrizza, Sardinia
These are moving up from category 6, and there are many that will be moving up accordingly as well (ie. many category 3's will move to 4)
It's a pretty big devaluation coming that will mean you may need 1000's of more starpoints in Feb. than you need today.
Also, not too big of a deal, but it may be for some people. Continental is now 2:1 instead of 1:1. This may affect you if you use SPG as a FF card.
Edit:
Here is a thread at FlyerTalk started by the Starwood Rep. that frequents the board, along with a lengthy discussion about everything I stated above
DBTZ
Senior Member - 2K
posted: Jan. 8, 2007 @ 2:26p
richfish13 said: Just an update for Starwood members who haven't been following the new changes, below is a summary of devaluation:
In Feburary 2007, the 7th category will be added that will include nine hotels (as of now, the number is expected to increase)
St. Regis, New York Sunset Key Cottages, Florida W Retreat, Maldives Bora Bora Nui Resort & Spa, French Polynesia St. Regis Bora Bora Resort & Spa, French Polynesia Hotel Gritti Palace, Venice Hotel Cala di Volpe, Sardinia Hotel Romazzino, Sardinia Hotel Pitrizza, Sardinia
These are moving up from category 6, and there are many that will be moving up accordingly as well (ie. many category 3's will move to 4)
It's a pretty big devaluation coming that will mean you may need 1000's of more starpoints in Feb. than you need today.
Also, not too big of a deal, but it may be for some people. Continental is now 2:1 instead of 1:1. This may affect you if you use SPG as a FF card.
Edit:
Here is a thread at FlyerTalk started by the Starwood Rep. that frequents the board, along with a lengthy discussion about everything I stated above
wow thanks for the heads up seems that starwood may be catching on that they are the best rewards program out there
sweeety
Member
posted: Jan. 10, 2007 @ 1:23a
it says the 10k "bonus Starpoints are for first-time Starwood Preferred Guest Credit Cardmembers only." is that per business/personal account or just one per person?
CapEx
Extraordinarily Ordinary
posted: Jan. 10, 2007 @ 11:11a
You can get the bonus with a personal AND with a business card. Someone on this thread or the other thread said they churn the card and get the bonus every year but no one else has confirmed this, and I highly doubt if thats true.
lnair
Addicted Member
posted: Jan. 10, 2007 @ 11:47a
To add to richfish13's post: Transfer to Japan Airlines (JAL) is now 1:1 (used to be 3:2)
saudagarus
New Member
posted: Jan. 16, 2007 @ 8:35p
Thanks OP! Got one.
Jom
Member
posted: Jan. 16, 2007 @ 9:15p
richfish13 said: You can get the bonus with a personal AND with a business card. Someone on this thread or the other thread said they churn the card and get the bonus every year but no one else has confirmed this, and I highly doubt if thats true.
It is true and I did it 3-4 times in the past 3-4 years. But I cancelled the old one first and waited 2-3 months before applying a new one.
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