Received Platinum re-qualification gift (Sep 2017)
Sep 15, 2017, 9:17 am
#1
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Received Platinum re-qualification gift (Sep 2017)
Similar to this thread about receiving chocolates, I received a delivery yesterday from SPG for re-qualifying for Platinum in early August. It was a box from Navarino Icons - olive oil, honey & fig marmalade.
Anyone else receive one? Was not expecting this at all. Thanks SPG!
Anyone else receive one? Was not expecting this at all. Thanks SPG!
Sep 15, 2017, 12:51 pm
#2
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: EZE
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Similar to this thread about receiving chocolates, I received a delivery yesterday from SPG for re-qualifying for Platinum in early August. It was a box from Navarino Icons - olive oil, honey & fig marmalade.
Anyone else receive one? Was not expecting this at all. Thanks SPG!
Anyone else receive one? Was not expecting this at all. Thanks SPG!
Sep 15, 2017, 11:09 pm
#3
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: SIN
Programs: Marriott - Platinum/LTG | KF *G QPPS (working on TPPS) | OZ - Diamond Plus
Posts: 188
This is incredible! I'm not expecting anything for requalifying recently.... but it would be nice 
Sep 16, 2017, 12:24 pm
#4
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: YUL
Programs: SPG lifetime Platinum, Air Canada Super Elite, Priority Club Platinum Elite,
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Wow!
I am a lifetime platinum with 13 years (soon 14 years) of platinum and have NEVER received anything. Not a single thing - not a box of chocolates, not a bathrobe, not a luggage tag, NADA. A few times at certain hotels I would find a piece of cake or a glass of wine in my room thanking me for my business - but have never received anything from SPG. Even getting my SPG lifetime card was a pain in the a** that required me to make 3-4 phone calls.
This kind of thing actually bums me out, especially when I do the math on how much money I've spent on SPG properties throughout the years. Zero recognition.
I am a lifetime platinum with 13 years (soon 14 years) of platinum and have NEVER received anything. Not a single thing - not a box of chocolates, not a bathrobe, not a luggage tag, NADA. A few times at certain hotels I would find a piece of cake or a glass of wine in my room thanking me for my business - but have never received anything from SPG. Even getting my SPG lifetime card was a pain in the a** that required me to make 3-4 phone calls.
This kind of thing actually bums me out, especially when I do the math on how much money I've spent on SPG properties throughout the years. Zero recognition.
Sep 16, 2017, 12:28 pm
#5
Join Date: Jan 2002
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Wow!
I am a lifetime platinum with 13 years (soon 14 years) of platinum and have NEVER received anything. Not a single thing - not a box of chocolates, not a bathrobe, not a luggage tag, NADA. A few times at certain hotels I would find a piece of cake or a glass of wine in my room thanking me for my business - but have never received anything from SPG. Even getting my SPG lifetime card was a pain in the a** that required me to make 3-4 phone calls.
This kind of thing actually bums me out, especially when I do the math on how much money I've spent on SPG properties throughout the years. Zero recognition.
I am a lifetime platinum with 13 years (soon 14 years) of platinum and have NEVER received anything. Not a single thing - not a box of chocolates, not a bathrobe, not a luggage tag, NADA. A few times at certain hotels I would find a piece of cake or a glass of wine in my room thanking me for my business - but have never received anything from SPG. Even getting my SPG lifetime card was a pain in the a** that required me to make 3-4 phone calls.
This kind of thing actually bums me out, especially when I do the math on how much money I've spent on SPG properties throughout the years. Zero recognition.
Sep 16, 2017, 12:52 pm
#6
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: 42.1% in PDX , 49.9% in PVG & 8% in the air somewhere
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Lucky, 185 nights and didn't get nothing special. Though my ambassador is great and always get a suite upgrade.
Sep 16, 2017, 3:41 pm
#7
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There was a time when all Plats got a requalification gift. It's been a few years now (3-4?) since we've received anything. It was a very nice touch that made me feel appreciated.
If someone is so inclined, they can dig up the thread.
If someone is so inclined, they can dig up the thread.
Sep 16, 2017, 4:53 pm
#8
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: YUL
Programs: SPG lifetime Platinum, Air Canada Super Elite, Priority Club Platinum Elite,
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Chipmaster,
I've had 3 or 4 years where I was at +240 nights a year - that's literally 5 night a week/every week except Christmas. Never received a thing. Don't hold your breath. When you think that that's over $50,000 (not even including the extras like parking and room service) it's pretty sad that they send or offer nothing. Even my credit card gives me 2% cash back - that's $1000!
IHG (Crowne Plaza) would give me bottles of wine for much lower spends.
It's not that I EXPECT anything it's just a bummer when you see that the treatment of plats isn't uniform Also, in many years, I find it hard to believe that a lot of people who did receive things spent more/were more brand loyal than me. I think this is a MAJOR ball drop for them - it's these little things that make all the difference.
I've had 3 or 4 years where I was at +240 nights a year - that's literally 5 night a week/every week except Christmas. Never received a thing. Don't hold your breath. When you think that that's over $50,000 (not even including the extras like parking and room service) it's pretty sad that they send or offer nothing. Even my credit card gives me 2% cash back - that's $1000!
IHG (Crowne Plaza) would give me bottles of wine for much lower spends.
It's not that I EXPECT anything it's just a bummer when you see that the treatment of plats isn't uniform Also, in many years, I find it hard to believe that a lot of people who did receive things spent more/were more brand loyal than me. I think this is a MAJOR ball drop for them - it's these little things that make all the difference.
Last edited by Dubosc; Sep 16, 2017 at 4:58 pm
Sep 16, 2017, 5:37 pm
#9
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OK, did a bit of searching. Here are some of the prior gifts.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/starw...rtificate.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/starw...scription.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/starw...ft-2011-a.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/starw...ft-2010-a.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/starw...-id-ygfwn.html
Would be nice if SPG brought these back.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/starw...rtificate.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/starw...scription.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/starw...ft-2011-a.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/starw...ft-2010-a.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/starw...-id-ygfwn.html
Would be nice if SPG brought these back.
Sep 16, 2017, 6:56 pm
#10
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 495
Years ago I remember getting free Tumi stuff...I got two wallets and quite a nice bag. Pretty impressive.
Sep 17, 2017, 10:20 am
#11
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: MSP
Programs: Delta Diamond, WOH Globalist, Marriott LT Titanium, MSC Dia, Nespresso Club, ZTL Queen in Italy
Posts: 304
Lifetime Platinum here and the only things I remember receiving (as far as being mailed to my home) are:
- Box of Vosgues chocolates - (just randomly arrived, no reason specified)
- Kate Spade tote (I think sent from my Ambassador a couple yrs ago due to a promo)
- Sheraton bathrobe w my first name embroidered (Not my favorite brand, but I do a lot of stays there)
- Coffee table book w photos of various SPG properties (few yrs ago)
- Well-worn plastic luggage tag
Sep 17, 2017, 4:40 pm
#12
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Didn't mean to bum anyone out. Just wanted to say thanks for a nice surprise. It's a small touch but makes me want to remain loyal to SPG.
It also came on a day when I ran out of olive oil, so timing was great
It also came on a day when I ran out of olive oil, so timing was great
Sep 18, 2017, 8:39 am
#13
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Toronto, ON, CANADA
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I've received an SPG picture book once a few years back.
Curious - those who are receiving these gifts from SPG - is your home mailing address in the US? Do other members around the world receive gifts as well?
Curious - those who are receiving these gifts from SPG - is your home mailing address in the US? Do other members around the world receive gifts as well?
Sep 18, 2017, 4:04 pm
#14
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USA address: I got the tote bag (although IIRC with different timing), the book, and the chocolate candy. I have the luggage tags, but I think I got them at a FT DO. No bathrobe for me, but I've never had an Amb, although I've always suspected that I was part of the control group at the beginning as I had a year with about 85 nights in StR and LC around then.
Sep 18, 2017, 7:59 pm
#15
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 241
Ten years as a platinum and never received any mailed or courriered gift....now of course I live in Canada.