Originally Posted by
Mr. Vker
My 1000th post!!!
I probably should know this, but what is the difference between RFB and LFB? We are RFB. I thought it was going to be this wonderful set up where we ate, drank and had a merry time and we just had to play. That is what we have done, however our reward credits are constantly charged for our activities. Ultimately, I dont see any difference with being RFB and not if they simply deduct from your rewards account in both situations.
CONGRATS! on the 1000th post!
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RFB : Room, Food, Beverage: which is "basically" any restaurant, bar, and room service will be covered. Of course, there are some exceptions; possibly a non-casino managed restaurant. The individual properties will be able to tell you if there are any exclusions.
LFB : Limited, Food, Beverage: the limited meaning that you are limited to only certain (usually non-gourmet) restaurants, and sometimes no room service. Once again, varies property to property.
Now, the issue with the reward credits is a common pitfall for guest with LFB and RFB (at Harrah's), and "should" have been explained by your host.
Harrah's will apply any charges to your RCs (reward credits)
first; so basically, you are paying using your reward credits. Once you hit
zero reward credits, then they will pick up the charges
NOT using your credits. Of course, any credits you earn while playing during the trip will also be used, but there is often a lag of them being credited, so this works to your benefit (especially with table games).
So, how do you get the most from LFB and RFB at Harrah's --- have your RCs as close to
zero as possible when you check into the property. One idea might be to have Harrah's Passport travel use the credits to book your airfare. Or, prepay for spa services using your credits. Maybe by some shopping gift cards with your credits (such as the Forum or Pier Shops) --- though, you do get less of a value for them by doing this.
Of course, if you have banked $100's or $1000's in RCs; this is going to be quite difficult, and in that case, RFB or LFB is not really going to get you very much, since you'll just be using your credits.
Hope this helps! ---