Cheapest way to get 5000 reward points from zero?
May 27, 2012, 1:35 pm
#1
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Join Date: Mar 2012
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Cheapest way to get 5000 reward points from zero?
Hi,
I have just signed up for priority club, after knowing about point break and the the 70USD for 10000 points stuff.
However, I need to get the initial 5000 reward points before I can buy the 10000 points with 70 USD. Is there anyway I can get this 5000 reward points in a cheaper way compared to purchasing points directly from priority club website?
Ebay? Other way to earn points? Thanks.
I have just signed up for priority club, after knowing about point break and the the 70USD for 10000 points stuff.
However, I need to get the initial 5000 reward points before I can buy the 10000 points with 70 USD. Is there anyway I can get this 5000 reward points in a cheaper way compared to purchasing points directly from priority club website?
Ebay? Other way to earn points? Thanks.
May 27, 2012, 2:24 pm
#2
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Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: London
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When you join Ambassador, you get a 5000 point voucher in the form of an evoucher to enter online. You may get the odd one sold on ebay although none there at present.
Alternatively, an Amex MR transfer can still be done until the end of June.
When you have enough posts and enough registered time on FT, you will have access to Coupon Connection where you can trade stuff like this with other members.
Alternatively, an Amex MR transfer can still be done until the end of June.
When you have enough posts and enough registered time on FT, you will have access to Coupon Connection where you can trade stuff like this with other members.
May 27, 2012, 3:00 pm
#4
Join Date: Oct 2009
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Priority Club Insider
If you pay for a stay at a PC property you can get thousands of bonus points by signing up for all the offers here:
http://www.priorityclubinsider.com/category/promotions/
A couple of weeks ago I stayed four nights at a Candlewood and came away with over 12K points.
http://www.priorityclubinsider.com/category/promotions/
A couple of weeks ago I stayed four nights at a Candlewood and came away with over 12K points.
Last edited by milesrunner; May 27, 2012 at 3:05 pm Reason: corrected URL
May 27, 2012, 3:10 pm
#5
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If you pay for a stay at a PC property you can get thousands of bonus points by signing up for all the offers here:
http://www.priorityclubinsider.com/category/promotions/
A couple of weeks ago I stayed four nights at a Candlewood and came away with over 12K points.
http://www.priorityclubinsider.com/category/promotions/
A couple of weeks ago I stayed four nights at a Candlewood and came away with over 12K points.
May 27, 2012, 9:30 pm
#6
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 496
As far as I know, transfers of points from American Express Membership Rewards or Chase Ultimate Rewards are the quickest ways. You should get points transferred almost instantly. The only drawback is that these transfers are not good ways to utilize points. Moreover, transfers from Amex MR will no longer be available from 1 July 2012.
If you have no such account, you have to buy points directly.
If you have no such account, you have to buy points directly.
May 28, 2012, 10:31 am
#7
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Coke points and Foursquare count for about 5,000 of my points YTD. Total cash outlay is $0 but time is a different story. This would also be limited to US residents I beleive.
May 29, 2012, 2:30 pm
#9
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Thanks for the information, that's a great idea since I'm not rushing to start booking IHG hotels...I tried and I saw the points on my topguest account, but it doesn't appear on my priority club account...How long usually does it take to appear on my PC account? Thanks.
May 29, 2012, 7:36 pm
#10
Join Date: Oct 2009
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Here's a link to a post, with a link to an e-mail, that provides 1000 points instantly. Follow the directions, watch the video, see 1000 points in your PC account.
http://boardingarea.com/blogs/milesq...Miles+Quest%29
http://boardingarea.com/blogs/milesq...Miles+Quest%29
May 29, 2012, 7:42 pm
#11
Join Date: Oct 2009
Programs: DL-Silver, Marriott-Life Plat, IHG-Plat, Hilton-Gold
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http://boardingarea.com/blogs/dealsw...er-promotions/
I got the following for one stay:
Qualifying Nights 4
Earning Details 1,780 pts.
PLATINUM BONUS 890 pts.
ELITE MEMBER NEXT STAY BONUS 3,000 pts.
20,000 POINTS OR 4,000 MILES 1,000 pts.
ANNIVERSARY BONUS OFFER 1,000 pts.
NEXT STAY BONUS 1,500 pts.
20,000 POINTS OR 4,000 MILES 1,000 pts.
20,000 POINTS OR 4,000 MILES 1,000 pts.
20,000 POINTS OR 4,000 MILES 1,000 pts.
Total 12,170 pts.
May 29, 2012, 7:45 pm
#12
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May 29, 2012, 9:34 pm
#13
Join Date: Mar 2012
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I thought they were the same as these:
http://boardingarea.com/blogs/dealsw...er-promotions/
I got the following for one stay:
Qualifying Nights 4
Earning Details 1,780 pts.
PLATINUM BONUS 890 pts.
ELITE MEMBER NEXT STAY BONUS 3,000 pts.
20,000 POINTS OR 4,000 MILES 1,000 pts.
ANNIVERSARY BONUS OFFER 1,000 pts.
NEXT STAY BONUS 1,500 pts.
20,000 POINTS OR 4,000 MILES 1,000 pts.
20,000 POINTS OR 4,000 MILES 1,000 pts.
20,000 POINTS OR 4,000 MILES 1,000 pts.
Total 12,170 pts.
http://boardingarea.com/blogs/dealsw...er-promotions/
I got the following for one stay:
Qualifying Nights 4
Earning Details 1,780 pts.
PLATINUM BONUS 890 pts.
ELITE MEMBER NEXT STAY BONUS 3,000 pts.
20,000 POINTS OR 4,000 MILES 1,000 pts.
ANNIVERSARY BONUS OFFER 1,000 pts.
NEXT STAY BONUS 1,500 pts.
20,000 POINTS OR 4,000 MILES 1,000 pts.
20,000 POINTS OR 4,000 MILES 1,000 pts.
20,000 POINTS OR 4,000 MILES 1,000 pts.
Total 12,170 pts.
May 29, 2012, 10:57 pm
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May 30, 2012, 8:02 am
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