Exchanging Marriott Points for Tesco CC and BA Miles
Jan 10, 2007, 12:21 pm
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Someone should video it ....
Jan 10, 2007, 12:39 pm
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A few stories have appeared over at paidtoshop, loyaltypoints and moneysavingexpert - if you do a search I'm sure you'll find relevant threads. You'd be surprised how many people (outside this board!) accumulate hundreds of pounds of vouchers.
Jan 10, 2007, 12:42 pm
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As you'll see here http://www.secondtimeround.com/rolex%20gents.html you pay 2/3rd of retail even for a very second-hand one.
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Jan 10, 2007, 12:54 pm
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If you are lucky!
I've just been trying to locate a Goldsmiths that actually sells Rolex or Cartier...since they do not list them on their website...and the manager of the local (Caerdydd) store tells me they don't have the franchise for them any more...does anyone know of a Goldsmiths that does actually stock said brands?
I've just been trying to locate a Goldsmiths that actually sells Rolex or Cartier...since they do not list them on their website...and the manager of the local (Caerdydd) store tells me they don't have the franchise for them any more...does anyone know of a Goldsmiths that does actually stock said brands?
Short hop over the bridge from Cardiff....used to do it in 45 mins on way back from gigs...but then again that was at 4:30am on a sunday...
Jan 10, 2007, 1:05 pm
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Would someone be so kind as to post a brief step by step of doing this if at all possible?
Have tescos acct, but not marriott.
Could do with a large wedge of miles as have the 2-4-1 on its way but not a vast amount of miles to use it!
Have tescos acct, but not marriott.
Could do with a large wedge of miles as have the 2-4-1 on its way but not a vast amount of miles to use it!
Jan 10, 2007, 1:11 pm
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Post 2 of this thread, but basically - open Marriott a/c (on the website), buy some points (link in Post 2), transfer to Tesco (online at the Marriott website) and thats that.
Jan 10, 2007, 1:17 pm
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I currently have a marriott account which automatically credits my BA account (I only stay in a Marriott 2-3 times a year).
If I buy some Marriott points - will they automatically become BA miles (which I realise I don't want - I want to convert to Tesco points first) - anyone know where I stop them going to BA direct?
If I buy some Marriott points - will they automatically become BA miles (which I realise I don't want - I want to convert to Tesco points first) - anyone know where I stop them going to BA direct?
Jan 10, 2007, 1:27 pm
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) It just seemed too easy...like where is the catch?
One thing- do i have to have 125k MR before i transfer to get the full rate?
So need to do it twice?
Jan 10, 2007, 1:38 pm
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I currently have a marriott account which automatically credits my BA account (I only stay in a Marriott 2-3 times a year).
If I buy some Marriott points - will they automatically become BA miles (which I realise I don't want - I want to convert to Tesco points first) - anyone know where I stop them going to BA direct?
If I buy some Marriott points - will they automatically become BA miles (which I realise I don't want - I want to convert to Tesco points first) - anyone know where I stop them going to BA direct?
Jan 10, 2007, 3:24 pm
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Done it - well for £1200 anyway. The transaction took nearly an hour though!!
Jan 10, 2007, 5:35 pm
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registered on marriott and bought 99k points.
Havent posted yet, but have email saying will be notified when posted.
As soon as they do, I will purchase another load (going to have to restrain myself ) and get on the case with transferring them to tesco..
Then I can get busy working out the 2-4-1 later this year
Of course, knowing me this is bound to go wrong...
Havent posted yet, but have email saying will be notified when posted.
As soon as they do, I will purchase another load (going to have to restrain myself
) and get on the case with transferring them to tesco..Then I can get busy working out the 2-4-1 later this year
Of course, knowing me this is bound to go wrong...
Jan 10, 2007, 10:19 pm
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As a Euro-real (as opposed to Euro-cheat) I do not have a Tesco CC account.
However, my parents love to travel and are making use of their first 241 this year (thanks to FT!).
Could I buy Marriott points and then transfer them into my mom's Tesco's account? It would be a lovely surprise
However, my parents love to travel and are making use of their first 241 this year (thanks to FT!).
Could I buy Marriott points and then transfer them into my mom's Tesco's account? It would be a lovely surprise
Jan 11, 2007, 1:52 am
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I think (could be wrong !) that sometimes Tesco partner points do not show up on your online balance and only appear when you get your statement. You may want to ring Tesco and see if they are there.
On a separate note, its interesting how little interest there has been on the Marriott board about the ability to buy points. The thread petered out very quickly. There are obviously no other clear win-wins apart from Tesco-BA. It IS cheaper to buy points for stays in New York or London than to pay for a room, but as Marriott does not guarantee to open up award rooms if you have the points and they have an empty room (unlike Starwood) the ability to exploit this loophole is limited.
On a separate note, its interesting how little interest there has been on the Marriott board about the ability to buy points. The thread petered out very quickly. There are obviously no other clear win-wins apart from Tesco-BA. It IS cheaper to buy points for stays in New York or London than to pay for a room, but as Marriott does not guarantee to open up award rooms if you have the points and they have an empty room (unlike Starwood) the ability to exploit this loophole is limited.
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