Originally Posted by
ZenFlyer
At the same time, the gift cards by definition can only be used at a Hilton property. So it’s arguably like a $50 advance purchase at a Hilton property. And it also has the (presumably) desired effect of luring people to physically visit such properties, and probably spend at least a little more money. (Contrast this with, e.g.., a Saks gift card, which people can redeem online to
have $50 worth of soap or chocolate mailed directly to their home.). So while Amex would be within its rights to cut off Hilton gift card purchases based on the T&Cs, I’m not sure there is a great incentive for Amex (or Hilton) to do so.
Originally Posted by
knicknut
Looks like I may have waited a couple of hours too long before making an order on my Business Platinum before I have to cancel it next week.
From
https://www.buyhiltongiftcards.com/o...lasticGiftCard
Can't say it's totally surprising given I bet this website increased its sales by about 10x or more since the credit was launched.
Originally Posted by
dhuey
That's fair, and my guess is that if Amex puts a stop to this, they would likely do that only prospectively -- no clawbacks. That's why I went in for a second time today.
since we are dealing w/ RATs, im almost certain that amex will do something. no clue wat. but they wont just leave it alone.
in this game, ive learned that anything done w/ huge volume brings eyes to ur account or to a certain process / loophole. aka, shutdown. and everyone should know amex reads FT. same reason why simon amex no longer counts and amex plat airline GC loophole had to be modified.
the HH GC purchase loophole is too obvious. the transaction details are clearly shown. now there is attn brought to this process. HH GC became OOS. noticed by Hilton Gift Card Management Team.
and ever since amex biz plat intro the HH credit, ive been waiting in the front desk forever watching pple trying to split payment 20+ gift cards to settle their folio. pple in this game still dont understand u burn locations w/ that type of behavior and next time, there will be a stupid 2 payment form max policy.
basically, im saying things will change soon.