BOGO Cert Transfer Question
Jul 9, 2007, 12:33 pm
#1
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Location: San Jose, CA
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BOGO Cert Transfer Question
I have a BOGO cert that expires at the end of July and I am planning on staying in a IC in August. I know I can swap certificates in CC but, since I had planned to use my cert earlier (and ended up canceling the reservation at the last minute) I wrote my name on the certificate. Will it be a problem to have it crossed out and another Ambassador use it?
Thanks,
Bob
Thanks,
Bob
Jul 9, 2007, 4:52 pm
#3
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And you'll need another two posts to get into CC.
Cardinal rule: never sign or personalize any FF certificate until it is time for use. You've learned a hard lesson for the future.
Cardinal rule: never sign or personalize any FF certificate until it is time for use. You've learned a hard lesson for the future.
Jul 9, 2007, 11:46 pm
#4
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The certificate states very clearly that it is not transferable and under normal circumstances IC's wouldn't know if it had been transferred or not. By writing a name on it that isn't the name of the person staying you've created a potential problem for yourself and it would now be a lottery as to whether ny property would be content to accept it.
Jul 10, 2007, 2:36 am
#5
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I don't recall ever filling in an IC BOGO cert nor do I recall ever being asked to fill in one upon presentation at check-in. (Of course, it is possible that the concierge has always done this for me...)
In short, I find leaving any FF cert or voucher blank until actual use the best course of action, as anything can happen at the last minute, resulting in a sudden change in plans.
In short, I find leaving any FF cert or voucher blank until actual use the best course of action, as anything can happen at the last minute, resulting in a sudden change in plans.
Jul 10, 2007, 8:31 am
#6
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Thanks for all your advice. I agree that it is better to leave it blank - however I was hours away from checking in when I had to cancel.
I was able to solve my problem by calling Ambassador Customer Service who gave me a "one time only" swap with a new certificate that I will get in the mail in 2 - 3 weeks. This will enable me to cover my trip without having to use CC to trade my current certificate.
Thanks for all the help.
Bob
I was able to solve my problem by calling Ambassador Customer Service who gave me a "one time only" swap with a new certificate that I will get in the mail in 2 - 3 weeks. This will enable me to cover my trip without having to use CC to trade my current certificate.
Thanks for all the help.
Bob