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unkfrank Mar 27, 2010 7:14 pm


Originally Posted by icurhere2 (Post 13661692)
As you've likely heard Hyatt has the lowest threshold for elite status (5 stays for Plat, 25 stays for Diamond), exceptionally nice benefits for diamond members, exceedingly generous promotions, and sells gift checks for a discount at Costco. That's the 30,000 foot view.

Hyatt newbie question - a gift check is like a monetary gift card? A soft check into the boards at the Hyatt/Hilton Ice Hockey game? Something that let's you stay anywhere for the gift check amount?

(Sorry, I've been using up Hilton and Marriott points recently)

icurhere2 Mar 27, 2010 7:14 pm

Kentucky made a 3 - they are now 1-21. Good thing they didn't stop trying. Now they are only down 10.

icurhere2 Mar 27, 2010 7:15 pm


Originally Posted by unkfrank (Post 13661743)
Hyatt newbie question - a gift check is like a monetary gift card? A soft check into the boards at the Hyatt/Hilton Ice Hockey game? Something that let's you stay anywhere for the gift check amount?

(Sorry, I've been using up Hilton and Marriott points recently)

Use like cash, except it takes some agents a while to process. Come in 2x$50 increments when procured from Costco - one gets a 20% discount, which makes it a worthwhile initiative (especially when someone like me buys $1,000 worth at a time). ^

mnmag Mar 27, 2010 7:16 pm


Originally Posted by unkfrank (Post 13661743)
Hyatt newbie question - a gift check is like a monetary gift card? A soft check into the boards at the Hyatt/Hilton Ice Hockey game? Something that let's you stay anywhere for the gift check amount?

(Sorry, I've been using up Hilton and Marriott points recently)

No, they are paper 'check certificates' -- each with a face value of $50.

unkfrank Mar 27, 2010 7:16 pm


Originally Posted by icurhere2 (Post 13661744)
Kentucky made a 3 - they are now 1-21. Good thing they didn't stop trying. Now they are only down 10.

I've actually gone back to my "Go Underdog" mentality. The heck with the bracket... go WVU!

mnmag Mar 27, 2010 7:17 pm


Originally Posted by icurhere2 (Post 13661750)
Use like cash, except it takes some agents a while to process.

A newbie clerk?!:confused::eek::rolleyes:

msv Mar 27, 2010 7:18 pm


Originally Posted by Olton Hall (Post 13661727)
I eat too much crap today. I need to figure out what my source of stress is. I suspect its $ caused by stupid tree that fell down.

Stress really does a number on ya. I'll be hoping for some happy news to replace your angst.

icurhere2 Mar 27, 2010 7:18 pm


Originally Posted by unkfrank (Post 13661757)
I've actually gone back to my "Go Underdog" mentality. The heck with the bracket... go WVU!

Have I mentioned I dislike Coach Cal? Last season, his paychecks had the same signature as my paychecks ;)

icurhere2 Mar 27, 2010 7:19 pm


Originally Posted by mnmag (Post 13661762)
A newbie clerk?!:confused::eek::rolleyes:

Does happen but I'm OK with a 20% discount.

mnmag Mar 27, 2010 7:19 pm


Originally Posted by msv (Post 13661767)
Stress really does a number on ya. I'll be hoping for some happy news to replace your angst.

A quick solution would be a lottery win!;):D

msv Mar 27, 2010 7:20 pm


Originally Posted by mnmag (Post 13661776)
A quick solution would be a lottery win!;):D

Perhaps there is burried pirate treasure where the tree came out;)

mnmag Mar 27, 2010 7:21 pm


Originally Posted by icurhere2 (Post 13661773)
Does happen but I'm OK with a 20% discount.

Hey, I'm right there with ya! ;) Last night's check-in -- I asked the clerk to credit said cert & he replied that he couldn't do it 'til check-out. I told him that I had planned to do a web check-out -- so he asked his supervisor & the sup explained how to credit it!^

unkfrank Mar 27, 2010 7:21 pm


Originally Posted by icurhere2 (Post 13661768)
Have I mentioned I dislike Coach Cal? Last season, his paychecks had the same signature as my paychecks ;)

His paychecks had the same number of zeros after the decimal point as mine. Doesn't matter... he's not high on my 'likable college coach' list.

mnmag Mar 27, 2010 7:22 pm


Originally Posted by msv (Post 13661783)
Perhaps there is burried pirate treasure where the tree came out;)

I'm fairly certain that was not the case -- I'm sure he would've shared it (the news) with us if it were!;)

unkfrank Mar 27, 2010 7:23 pm

Time for WVU to hit those free throws ^


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