Caesars (Total Rewards) Diamond Status from FoundersCard
Jan 14, 2017, 3:09 pm
#511
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Greater Chicagoland Area
Programs: frontier Elite, Hertz PC
Posts: 1,455
Just wanted to further add to comp discussion a few posts back. To further complicate things theres also ADT per market as well as overall. I ruined my offers in Vegas stiffing them when just going on party trips with friends but I still get free room offers in Shreveport and Tunica because I played all the days I've gone there
Jan 15, 2017, 2:22 pm
#513
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 256
No update on Diamond status as of 1/15/2017
My expiration still shows Jan 31st for Diamond when it should show July 31st..(if they update the benefit)
Jan 15, 2017, 2:35 pm
#514
Original Poster
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Charlotte, NC, USA | CLT, formerly LHR & AMS (with just a bit of PSP)
Programs: BAEC Gold, Hilton Diamond, BonVoy Titanium, (soon former) Caesars7*, (former) Wynn Black, HR "Icon"
Posts: 8,172
I think that 295 referral also had a 95.00 "activation" fee which would pretty much be equal to the current 395 referral rate with no activation fee.
No update on Diamond status as of 1/15/2017
My expiration still shows Jan 31st for Diamond when it should show July 31st..(if they update the benefit)
No update on Diamond status as of 1/15/2017
My expiration still shows Jan 31st for Diamond when it should show July 31st..(if they update the benefit)
Expiry for Caesars Diamond is always 31st of January (it is NOT based on FoundersCard renewal). It's similar to airline renewal. (i.e. my Delta Diamond expires on 31 January 2017)
No update on the Caesars Diamond Renewal. But, as has always been the case, the purpose is to purchase a suite of benefits. Which is what FoundersCard is. I've always been very careful to warn people NO BENEFIT is guaranteed to be extended from year to year (even if they were extended previously).
Jan 16, 2017, 1:38 am
#516
Join Date: Sep 2016
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 219
I paid 2 years in advance and only enjoyed 2 months of Diamond status at CET. The rest of the benefits FC offers are out of my league (luxury hotels at 300$/night). If CET does not renew, I will leave FC.
Jan 16, 2017, 3:03 am
#517
Original Poster
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Charlotte, NC, USA | CLT, formerly LHR & AMS (with just a bit of PSP)
Programs: BAEC Gold, Hilton Diamond, BonVoy Titanium, (soon former) Caesars7*, (former) Wynn Black, HR "Icon"
Posts: 8,172
I always warn people. You are purchasing a suite of benefits. No benefits are guaranteed for the future. That's the way it's sold, which is similar to many premium membership programs. So there is always a risk if you are joining for just one or two specific benefits.
6. Membership Fee.
Your Annual Membership fee is subject to taxation in accordance with applicable federal or state law. The annual Membership fee does not include applicable taxes. We may change the Membership fee at any time, but changes will apply only to new and renewal Memberships. The Membership fee is not refundable.
7. Billing.
If membership is approved, full billing of the Initiation Fee and the first year of annual membership will commence immediately. If Membership is denied, there will be no charges.
Your Annual Membership fee is subject to taxation in accordance with applicable federal or state law. The annual Membership fee does not include applicable taxes. We may change the Membership fee at any time, but changes will apply only to new and renewal Memberships. The Membership fee is not refundable.
7. Billing.
If membership is approved, full billing of the Initiation Fee and the first year of annual membership will commence immediately. If Membership is denied, there will be no charges.
Jan 16, 2017, 7:05 am
#518
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 144
No update on the Caesars Diamond Renewal. But, as has always been the case, the purpose is to purchase a suite of benefits. Which is what FoundersCard is. I've always been very careful to warn people NO BENEFIT is guaranteed to be extended from year to year (even if they were extended previously).
Jan 16, 2017, 10:22 am
#519
Join Date: Sep 2016
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 219
That's how I look at it. It's a gamble in any case with all of the benefits. However, I'm the Philly market and with two stays and a day trip since I got it. Prepaid for two years and I feel I've gotten half that back in perks, without even going to Diamond lounges, just from that perk. If they cancel or drastically change it, between that and HHonors Gold, it's definitely been worth the gamble, as in the end I will have saved close to $400. Not bad.
Jan 16, 2017, 12:40 pm
#520
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 30
Off topic but worth a mention:
Several years ago I rented a car in FL and the check in and check out process went smoothly. A few months later I see a random $50+ charge on my credit card from the rental agency. I contacted the rental car company and they stated that it was a toll charge from one of the many toll roads in FL. The evidence that they supplied was totally false and did not match the car that I drove.
After some back and forth, I decided to just file a reverse of charges with my credit card company Amex and let them deal with it. My credit card company Amex of course sided with me and refunded me the frivolous charges without hesitation.
Fast forward a few months, I get a call from a random debt collector and was notified that the rental car company sent the $50 bill to collections. Not wanting to deal with it any further, I immediately paid the charge and service fee. They reassured me they would not report it to credit agency... they lied and did. I got a ding on my credit history and credit report.
In hindsight, I would have much rather paid the silly $50+fees than have it adversely affect my credit ratings.
Several years ago I rented a car in FL and the check in and check out process went smoothly. A few months later I see a random $50+ charge on my credit card from the rental agency. I contacted the rental car company and they stated that it was a toll charge from one of the many toll roads in FL. The evidence that they supplied was totally false and did not match the car that I drove.
After some back and forth, I decided to just file a reverse of charges with my credit card company Amex and let them deal with it. My credit card company Amex of course sided with me and refunded me the frivolous charges without hesitation.
Fast forward a few months, I get a call from a random debt collector and was notified that the rental car company sent the $50 bill to collections. Not wanting to deal with it any further, I immediately paid the charge and service fee. They reassured me they would not report it to credit agency... they lied and did. I got a ding on my credit history and credit report.
In hindsight, I would have much rather paid the silly $50+fees than have it adversely affect my credit ratings.
Jan 16, 2017, 3:07 pm
#521
Join Date: Sep 2016
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 219
Off topic but worth a mention:
Several years ago I rented a car in FL and the check in and check out process went smoothly. A few months later I see a random $50+ charge on my credit card from the rental agency. I contacted the rental car company and they stated that it was a toll charge from one of the many toll roads in FL. The evidence that they supplied was totally false and did not match the car that I drove.
After some back and forth, I decided to just file a reverse of charges with my credit card company Amex and let them deal with it. My credit card company Amex of course sided with me and refunded me the frivolous charges without hesitation.
Fast forward a few months, I get a call from a random debt collector and was notified that the rental car company sent the $50 bill to collections. Not wanting to deal with it any further, I immediately paid the charge and service fee. They reassured me they would not report it to credit agency... they lied and did. I got a ding on my credit history and credit report.
In hindsight, I would have much rather paid the silly $50+fees than have it adversely affect my credit ratings.
Several years ago I rented a car in FL and the check in and check out process went smoothly. A few months later I see a random $50+ charge on my credit card from the rental agency. I contacted the rental car company and they stated that it was a toll charge from one of the many toll roads in FL. The evidence that they supplied was totally false and did not match the car that I drove.
After some back and forth, I decided to just file a reverse of charges with my credit card company Amex and let them deal with it. My credit card company Amex of course sided with me and refunded me the frivolous charges without hesitation.
Fast forward a few months, I get a call from a random debt collector and was notified that the rental car company sent the $50 bill to collections. Not wanting to deal with it any further, I immediately paid the charge and service fee. They reassured me they would not report it to credit agency... they lied and did. I got a ding on my credit history and credit report.
In hindsight, I would have much rather paid the silly $50+fees than have it adversely affect my credit ratings.
Jan 17, 2017, 9:53 am
#523
Join Date: May 2011
Location: SFO
Programs: AA Plat, WN CP, Elevate Silver, AS MVP, Hilton Diamond, Hertz PC, Sixt Platinum, National Exec
Posts: 253
Marriott Rewards Perk
Well, looks like Founderscard added a new perk, free Marriott gold for three months and challenge to extend through 2018. Unfortunately, still nothing on the total rewards renewal. Hope its extended as this is the only benefit that makes the card worth the annual fees to me.
Jan 17, 2017, 12:49 pm
#524
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 30
Well, looks like Founderscard added a new perk, free Marriott gold for three months and challenge to extend through 2018. Unfortunately, still nothing on the total rewards renewal. Hope its extended as this is the only benefit that makes the card worth the annual fees to me.