Miles for joining Vinesse wine club [Consolidated]
Jul 4, 2011, 1:53 am
#1
Ambassador: Alaska Airlines
Original Poster
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: ANC, SAP
Programs: AS MVP Gold, Priority Pass
Posts: 1,863
Miles for joining Vinesse wine club [Consolidated]
Just curious if anyone has successfully rejoined Vinesse wine club and received the intro offer/bonus miles. I had good experiences with them previously, but have since cancelled. Wasn't sure if I'd be eligible for the signup again - I don't see anything in the offer precluding it.
Jul 4, 2011, 9:06 am
#2
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: SHD
Posts: 208
I received the US bonus miles on rejoining (about one year after first membership), but did not receive the intro price for the wine. Vinesse provided a refund when I complained that there was nothing in the bonus offer about former members not being eligible for the intro rate. IMO not worth the hassle.
Jul 5, 2011, 12:22 pm
#3
Join Date: Jan 2011
Programs: AA, BA, delta
Posts: 104
It is a nightmare getting the miles from them. I have called multiple times and am still fighting for the 3k they promised during the AA 30 days promotion.
I wouldn't be so annoyed with it if the wine wasnt so awful, but that wasn't really the reason I signed up I suppose.
I wouldn't be so annoyed with it if the wine wasnt so awful, but that wasn't really the reason I signed up I suppose.
Jul 6, 2011, 5:57 am
#5
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: San Francisco, CA
Programs: UA Plat, Copa Pres. Plat, Hyatt Diamond, Hilton Diamond, SPG LT Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 769
Jul 6, 2011, 6:26 am
#6
Join Date: Jan 2011
Programs: AA, BA, delta
Posts: 104
Call them, their customer service is actually pretty decent. They make you wait 10 weeks before they'll investigate. They opened a ticket for me and promised resolution within 3 days. I'll update when I hear their response.
Jul 6, 2011, 6:48 am
#7
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: San Francisco, CA
Programs: UA Plat, Copa Pres. Plat, Hyatt Diamond, Hilton Diamond, SPG LT Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 769
Jul 6, 2011, 9:59 am
#9
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 27
Well this is a very timely thread for me!! just joined FlyerTalk after lurking and learning TONS of great info - thanks everyone! I recently joined Vinesse through AA and about 3 weeks ago I received an email from Vinesse apologizing for the delay in posting the mileage, just two days ago, I got the emails from AA stating the miles had posted. Additionally I had cancelled Vinesse about 10 days ago since the last set of wine was somewhat dissappointing. Lo and behold, an offer got emailed from USAir for Vinesse, so yes, I was wondering if I could rejoin Vinesse and get miles credited to my USAir account (sorry, I will learn the abbreviations as I get more familiar with them). So for those that have rejoined, were there any difficulties that you could guide a newbie through? Many thanks.....
Jul 6, 2011, 11:37 am
#11
Ambassador: Alaska Airlines
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: ANC, SAP
Programs: AS MVP Gold, Priority Pass
Posts: 1,863
My experience the first time was quite pleasant.
-received the intro shipment in a timely manner.
-called to put my membership "on hold" while I tried the wines, as I had read here on flyertalk that since the first shipment is intro, you often get your regular shipment and/or a special shipment soon after
-miles posted within 3-4 weeks (AS)
-ultimately cancelled soon after when I realized their shipping charges to AK were insane.
However, I enjoyed the wine - 2 of the 3 were actually VERY good, IMO.
Admittedly, if I joined again, it would be for the bonus miles, and the possibility of a couple more cheap bottles of reasonable quality wine; their shipping charges to AK make it near impossible that I'd ever consider being a regular customer. However, so far, it doesn't sound like we have confirmation of success with a 2nd join.
-received the intro shipment in a timely manner.
-called to put my membership "on hold" while I tried the wines, as I had read here on flyertalk that since the first shipment is intro, you often get your regular shipment and/or a special shipment soon after
-miles posted within 3-4 weeks (AS)
-ultimately cancelled soon after when I realized their shipping charges to AK were insane.
However, I enjoyed the wine - 2 of the 3 were actually VERY good, IMO.
Admittedly, if I joined again, it would be for the bonus miles, and the possibility of a couple more cheap bottles of reasonable quality wine; their shipping charges to AK make it near impossible that I'd ever consider being a regular customer. However, so far, it doesn't sound like we have confirmation of success with a 2nd join.
Jul 6, 2011, 12:13 pm
#12
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Brooklyn
Programs: UA Silver; Marriott Gold; Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 522
My 2,000 AA miles posted without issue. I'd forgotten to cancel but received a call from a very nice woman trying to upsell me to a different plan, and I took the opportunity to cancel my membership. I was rather unimpressed by the wines and disappointed by their focus on American bottles. I'd sign up again to get another bonus for certain, though.
Jul 17, 2011, 7:03 am
#15
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: CLE
Programs: AA Exec Plat, Hilton Diamond, Hertz PC
Posts: 5,538
The wines you get from Trader Joe's bargain bin are better in every aspect. Yes, even two buck chuck.
My advice for the uninitiated: STAY AWAY!!!!