Originally Posted by Sara Lee

This is my first post. But it said "Expired", so that's why I felt like I should post this info for those wanting to get this card.

After reading a lot of threads on flyer talk about Marriott, I came across a post on flyertalk which card gives me instant Gold status at Marriott. I decided to apply for this Ritz Carlton card. But the fee was too much. So I googled to find a code for annual fee waiver. I found that code on another flyertalk thread.

(On someone's blog I saw that they called in to apply but he was being honest that he didn't get an invitation but had the code so they didn't let him apply. He would have almost had a chance to apply if he didn't tell them the rest of the story. )

Anyway, found a code. The link was showing the annual fee was not waived. So I called the number instead, said I got an invitation via mail. Gave them the code F53K (if I remember correctly). I got approved!

I read this thread more and was worried that my application will get reversed because of the RC owner status but then saw more people getting approved. But I got my card rushed to me within a few days. So I am happy after I applied, credits of the 3 upgrades and gold status were applied to my account after 24 hours or so. I am happy.

I think it's better to call. The code F53k =70k points and $395 fee waived.

Hope this helps someone who still wants this card.