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[Ongoing offers] Now 80K points, free night, AF not waived, Marriott Premier Visa
Oct 26, 2011, 7:26 am
#76
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 55
We haven't ever had marriott cc's . We have been racking up the SPG points. Wondering if we should get this just for the free nights even if we continue to use SPG as our primary spend? Neither me nor hubby travel for business, so it's all CC bonuses & spend for us to get points. It seems like it would be tough to build up either account if we split the spend.
Oct 26, 2011, 7:30 am
#77
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 55
My wife wants to apply for this card, but she has no job or income (she is a stay-at-home mom). The new rules (as of October 1, I think) have Chase asking for individual income instead of household income. The application has an option of "Home Maker" for "Source of Income", but then we'd have to leave the employer and length of employment fields empty I guess. Is there any way she would be approved?
I recently got the Chase Sapphire Preferred card for myself, so I don't think I would be approved if I apply for the Marriott card.
I recently got the Chase Sapphire Preferred card for myself, so I don't think I would be approved if I apply for the Marriott card.
Oct 26, 2011, 8:07 am
#78
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: FL
Programs: BA, AA, DA, UA, CO
Posts: 212
Regarding expiration of Marriott points I just found out that "As long as you make a paid stay at a Marriott hotel every 24 months, your account and points remain active. Otherwise, your points will expire."
So is that the only way to keep the point from expiring?
So is that the only way to keep the point from expiring?
Oct 26, 2011, 9:41 am
#79
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: RDU
Posts: 812
A Membership Account may be closed at the Company's discretion if no Points or Miles are accrued during a 24-month period. All Points in the Membership Account will be forfeited at that time.
Oct 26, 2011, 10:28 am
#80
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: FL
Programs: BA, AA, DA, UA, CO
Posts: 212
So, pay once every 2 years for a room AND make some points (which you will anyways since you will pay for the room).
That seems different than as with the air miles, where any activity for a certain period will extend the life of the miles. Am I correct?
That seems different than as with the air miles, where any activity for a certain period will extend the life of the miles. Am I correct?
Oct 26, 2011, 10:37 am
#81
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: LAX
Posts: 588
We haven't ever had marriott cc's . We have been racking up the SPG points. Wondering if we should get this just for the free nights even if we continue to use SPG as our primary spend? Neither me nor hubby travel for business, so it's all CC bonuses & spend for us to get points. It seems like it would be tough to build up either account if we split the spend.
Last edited by kdoughboy; Oct 26, 2011 at 10:44 am
Oct 26, 2011, 11:18 am
#82
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: FL
Programs: BA, AA, DA, UA, CO
Posts: 212
Does anybody know when this offer expires?
Oct 26, 2011, 1:04 pm
#83
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: RDU
Posts: 812
I believe any activity which generates points (including credit card spending) will suffice.
Oct 26, 2011, 2:27 pm
#85
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Los Alamos NM
Posts: 47
just got the other 20k points!!
followed the FT discussion points and got the 20 k. Had applied for the 50K card a bit early (about a month ago) and waited until payment time to send a message to Chase. 5 h later I got the ok! Thanks to FT!
Oct 26, 2011, 6:40 pm
#86
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 34
Wondering if I should bite or wait for the rumored 100k offer..
Oct 26, 2011, 8:00 pm
#87
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: SEA
Posts: 2,556
That would make sense, but it may not be the case since the Marriott FAQs simply state: "As long as you make a paid stay at a Marriott hotel every 24 months, your account and points remain active. Otherwise, your points will expire." There is no mention of earning points in other ways, such as via credit card usage.
Oct 26, 2011, 8:08 pm
#88
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: DFW
Programs: AA, BA
Posts: 13
I'm also a SAHM and have always used my husband's income on apps. I think the new rules will only come into play if the app asks specifically for individual income. That's the way I'll continue until I'm shot down! After all, we all know that no one could pay someone enough $$ to stay at home and do all the little jobs we do for our families! The only thing that pays that bill is the hugs from our little ones and the joy of watching them grow up.
I guess we'll go for it and apply. I'm more worried about leaving the employer field blank than the income part. I agree that the way it's worded I can interpret it as household income.
If she gets denied for lack of employment, I'll report back.
Oct 26, 2011, 8:19 pm
#89
Join Date: Sep 2011
Programs: United Plat, SPG Plat, Marriott Plat, Hyatt Diamond, National Exec Elite
Posts: 108
Oct 26, 2011, 9:08 pm
#90
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: SEA
Posts: 2,556
I have not heard of a 100,000-point offer coming up. I would take this 70,000-point offer - a very good one, in my opinion.