Caesars (Total Rewards) Diamond Status from FoundersCard

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Jul 18, 2017, 2:41 am

#1006

baccarat_king

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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

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Originally Posted by celerius

Thank you. Nice name by the way

No problem. There was a lot of angst back in January about whether Total Rewards Diamond was going to be renewed for this year. So, it's best to set your expectations appropriately.

Jul 18, 2017, 10:34 am

#1007

Harry Lyme

Join Date: May 2016

Posts: 144

Quote:

Originally Posted by baccarat_king

No problem. There was a lot of angst back in January about whether Total Rewards Diamond was going to be renewed for this year. So, it's best to set your expectations appropriately.

Fun times they were, too. Take it for what it is and keep your toes crossed.

Jul 21, 2017, 9:53 am

#1008

snevillio

Join Date: Oct 2013

Location: Birmingham, UK

Programs: HH Diamond, IHG Spire Ambassador, Virgin Gold

Posts: 240

I'm torn with whether or not to stay with founders card, my status is up for renewal in the next week. I really don't make use of it that much at all being in the UK, so i can see that its incredible value especially with all the CET savings that can be made but i can't really take advantage of it.

So i guess my question would be, do you see this programme increasing its size and scope and ultimately price tag much further so i can just about break even in the mean time locked in at this $295 a year rate and with an increased range of benefits in a few years time that's worth sticking around for?

Jul 22, 2017, 12:27 am

#1009

Iggyz

Join Date: Aug 2014

Posts: 41

I keep trying to get someone on their end to realize it's not just planes they should play with.

But they just don't seem to want to partner with Amtrak.

Aug 30, 2017, 10:21 am

#1010

PRoth59

Join Date: Oct 2013

Posts: 45

I'm on the trial right now. I have a deal that expires tomorrow to upgrade. CET is one of the benefits I like.

So my question is, if it can get answered in time, has anyone gotten an offer for a free cruise with the Diamond status that comes through Founderscard? That's a huge value for me.

Aug 31, 2017, 9:23 am

#1011

chasing_the_dream

Join Date: Jul 2017

Posts: 6

Quote:

Originally Posted by PRoth59

has anyone gotten an offer for a free cruise with the Diamond status that comes through Founderscard? That's a huge value for me.

I think the cruise is a seven stars benefit, not Diamond.

http://www.totalrewards.com/sevenstars

Aug 31, 2017, 11:59 am

#1012

mudpuppy

Join Date: Jun 2012

Location: Michigan

Programs: DL PM

Posts: 855

There are free cruise offers fairly often depending on play. I used to get them all the time, but my play has dropped off and I haven't received one in quite a while. I would not expect to get a free cruise offer with Diamond through Founders Card.

Aug 31, 2017, 12:43 pm

#1013

Harry Lyme

Join Date: May 2016

Posts: 144

Cruise, no. Atlantis Bahamas, yes.

Sep 4, 2017, 6:27 pm

#1014

pwd847

Join Date: Jan 2015

Location: Champaign, IL

Programs: Total Rewards Diamond, Wyndham Diamond, Marriott Gold, AA Gold

Posts: 564

I can't bring myself to take advantage of the Atlantis trip. The thing is too damn expensive once you get there.

Sep 5, 2017, 9:52 pm

#1015

bdlman

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Join Date: Nov 2008

Programs: Marriott, Delta, United, AA

Posts: 315

Caesars diamond member, but i have like no rewards credits at the moment. I am heading to AC for a few days. To enter the diamond lounges you need $10 in rewards credits, they wont let you pay cash.

Any interesting ideas to get some reward credits so i can enter on arrival? I guess there is the online partners shopping option?

Thru pure play, It can take longer then you want to earn $10 in reward credits and when i first arrive i love to hit the diamond lounge, don't want to need to wait till day 2 etc. AC has some amazing diamond lounges but when you first arrive can be tricky as you need $10 in rewards points as a fee unlike in Las Vegas or Tahoe where they are are free

Sep 5, 2017, 11:53 pm

#1016

Single_Flyer

Join Date: Oct 2014

Location: SEA

Posts: 2,021

Anyone know a way to get a Founder Club for under $495? Seems like that is the current referral price.

Sep 6, 2017, 9:22 am

#1017

Harry Lyme

Join Date: May 2016

Posts: 144

Quote:

Originally Posted by bdlman

Yeah, that's always the sticky part. I have the Harrah's outside of Philly where I usually end up burning my credits grabbing food there (Diamond Lounge is free access, but I'm usually there when they're closed), but after going to the Diamond Lounges at Harrah's and Caesars, I've made the plan to just save them for AC trips.

Since Social Rewards ended, there aren't many ways to easily build up RCs outside of playing. The TR Marketplace and TR Dining will net you some credits, but at 1RC per $1, plus a not immediate deposit, it's not a viable option other than to keep RCs alive. Only advice is to plan around multiplier days. Even 3X is helpful. Otherwise, charge everthing to your room to get TCs and RCs.

Good luck!

Sep 6, 2017, 10:15 am

#1018

baccarat_king

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by Single_Flyer

Anyone know a way to get a Founder Club for under $495? Seems like that is the current referral price.

Wait for a promotional period. They always come about every few months.

Sep 6, 2017, 10:19 am

#1019

baccarat_king

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

If you do NOT renew, Caesars Diamond ENDS IMMEDIATELY

A friend contacted me a week+ ago, he had let his FC membership lapse. His Caesars status was downgraded back to gold immediately. It seems FC now gives Caesars a list of folks to downgrade. Previously, it was believed that even if your FC membership ended the Caesars Diamond Status was good until the end of the Caesars Membership Year (currently 31 January 2018).

I have NOT confirmed this personally with FoundersCard; but I believe this person's story to be accurate.

Just keep this in mind with regard to your FC status match to Caesars Diamond.

Sep 6, 2017, 10:27 am

#1020

Seabilly

Join Date: Nov 2010

Location: BNA/SAN

Programs: DL PM 1.5 MM , Hilton Diamond, Marriott Lifetime Plat

Posts: 754

Quote:

Originally Posted by bdlman

Not quick but you can get the TR Visa card. 1 RC per $1 spend (2x on gas/groceries/ airlines, 5x at TR destinations). Their current sign up bonus also give 10,000 RC's with $750 spend in first 90 days.