Well, I for one went after this 7500 Starpoints deal *solely* as a result of seeing this original post and calling 1-800-383-6146 and referring to Ext 83701.

Initial results were as others had said...first they thought I wanted the Continental One Pass deal...then they apparently did see something in the system referring to a 7500-Starpoint promo, but didn't ask for my SPG number. Went ahead and made the switch, figuring I'd just follow along and eventually coerce the points out of them. Notified Starwood Preferred Guest as well, and had them put a note on my record stating the day I ordered the switch to AT&T and the number I called, number of points offered, first/third/sixth invoices at 2500 pts each, etc. At least that way, I might get help from SPG later.

Called AT&T again today (12 days after signup) and had another discussion with an equally clueless individual. She assured me that she would "put all the comments" on my account and do everything possible to see that I got my points. She did take down my SPG, but only "so I could get the 1 pt per dollar going forward".

I still don't really believe that I will get anything other than 1 pt per dollar unless I really force this thing. But 7500 Starpoints is a big chunk...it would take me about 28 single-night stays at $89/night to get this many pts...and I usually stay at Hilton anyway. Eventually, after my other current credit card bonuses run their course, I will also get a Starwood Amex, but for now this 7500 pt possibility is pretty attractive, even if it is not quite "real".

Next round: I will try to find a good email address to email them (probably somewhere on ATT.com) and try to get an affirmative response. Having it in writing to fax back to them later is invaluable. This one is important to me and others I'm sure -- I will post my results on this going forward.

Best Regards, DS.