Get 60% more IHG Rewards Club points
Jul 25, 2014, 9:48 am
#1
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Get 60% more IHG Rewards Club points
Got an email today... Not sure if this is targeted.
As a valued Ambassador Member, we invite you to take advantage of this special offer when you purchase points today. Receive 60% more points when you purchase a minimum of 10,000 IHG® Rewards Club points between now and 18 August 2014.
I think its only worth it if you get 100% bonus and really plan to use it at expensive location.
As a valued Ambassador Member, we invite you to take advantage of this special offer when you purchase points today. Receive 60% more points when you purchase a minimum of 10,000 IHG® Rewards Club points between now and 18 August 2014.
I think its only worth it if you get 100% bonus and really plan to use it at expensive location.
Jul 25, 2014, 10:21 am
#2
Flyertalk Evangelist and Moderator: Coupon Connection and Travel Products
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Milton, GA USA
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It turns out that it costs $690 to purchase 60K points... which nets 96K points.
Jul 25, 2014, 10:50 am
#4
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 79
So, a little more than cash and points, but less hassle. Or maybe I'm doing something wrong.
I guess the question is whether or not the time to for someone to make 10 bookings is worth the $18 savings.
Last edited by schwaa; Jul 25, 2014 at 10:56 am
Jul 25, 2014, 5:36 pm
#5
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Join Date: Oct 2001
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I also received this offer. IHG must be doing some kind of marketing test. Last one was 50% bonus now 60%, I am waiting for the 100% bonus which will make me buy.
Jul 30, 2014, 5:22 am
#6
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Join Date: Sep 1999
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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When I go to the purchase page(s) the drop down menu only gives me the base number of points I might want to buy and their cost, but no indication of the bonus points. T&Cs imply these will post after the purchased ones do, but has anyone actually done one of these transactions to prove this is the case? Also, how long does it generally take such points to post to one's account? Have a PB stay in mind that would save 70% over the paid rate.
Jul 30, 2014, 8:31 am
#7
Join Date: Mar 2011
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When I go to the purchase page(s) the drop down menu only gives me the base number of points I might want to buy and their cost, but no indication of the bonus points. T&Cs imply these will post after the purchased ones do, but has anyone actually done one of these transactions to prove this is the case? Also, how long does it generally take such points to post to one's account? Have a PB stay in mind that would save 70% over the paid rate.
Jul 30, 2014, 10:51 am
#8
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So why send me the email? I've been on chat with Points.com and sent them the original email along with other details. Waiting to hear back.
Jul 30, 2014, 12:22 pm
#9
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Singapore
Programs: IHG Plat Amb, Accor Plat, Hilton HHonors Gold, Best Western Diamond, Club Carlson Gold, GHA Black
Posts: 278
Nope, did not receive the email. Considering that offers for 100% bonus points do come by (at least once a year for the past 2 years), a wait may be worthwhile if the points redemption are not urgent.
Jul 30, 2014, 12:29 pm
#10
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Los Angeles, California
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Posts: 3,531
They've already had the (Reveal Your Mystery Bonus promo) 100% bonus this year (for many of us) that expired on April 21. I'm already maxed out on bonus points per their rules for the year.
Jul 30, 2014, 12:34 pm
#11
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Singapore
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Jul 30, 2014, 12:52 pm
#13
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Los Angeles, California
Programs: IHG Diamond Elite, Hilton Diamond, Hertz President's Circle
Posts: 3,531
So, you may have one more chance this year but I'd say it doesn't look good for 100%.
Personally, I'd just do the points + cash trick, if needed.
I save all my emails from them for years...
Jul 30, 2014, 6:22 pm
#14
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Tyrone,EU
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I can't help with that question. I was merely confirming to you that you should be seeing the details of the offer when you log into points.com. It appears there has been a disconnect between sending you the marketing email and flagging your account as eligible.
Jul 31, 2014, 2:03 am
#15
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: HEL
Programs: AY, SK, TK
Posts: 7,598
I got this e-mail offer too. My previous mystery offer was 25->50% and I declined. But I might take the current 60% since I have emptied my account
I do have some upcoming plans near pointbreak hotels so might as well take use of buying 60% bonus, otherwise I would never buy.
I do have some upcoming plans near pointbreak hotels so might as well take use of buying 60% bonus, otherwise I would never buy.