<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by KarensuePDX:
I did sign for the new rate...</font>
I don't see how this is different than this recent thread:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/Forum74/HTML/009321.html
As a Platinum you should know what "rate" means. To quote user ehe123, "When the hotels or airlines do make an error (such as Bora Bora), they should correct it. But when the customer makes a mistake, it is not their fault... "
I do believe that SPG should give you a deal as a goodwill gesture.