LSUcrazyman

Has anyone been denied the 100 dollar dining credit or the two free show tickets . What was the explanation why? Thanks

baccarat_king

I have inquired with FoundersCard and the $100 (appreciation dinner) is not guaranteed as part of the FoundersCard upgrade. Some have gotten it, and it has been surmised that they have had some play at Caesars properties. Since it is NOT part of the program, one should treat it as a "cherry on top," and not assume they will get it. And, if you do not get it there is no recourse.

I do not believe there is any issue with the show ticket benefit for Diamond in Vegas.

My thought about the $100 Diamond Appreciation Dinner is that Caesars feels that is a bonus you get AFTER you have accumulated the requisite tier points for Diamond Status. Since you "just get upgraded" with FoundersCard, Caesars does not feel you "earned" the appreciation dinner. This is my personal opinion, with regard to this benefit.

LSUcrazyman

Thanks for your help ... Has anyone got it without meeting the requirements thru gambling.I have over 15k in tier credits but they were obtained thru credit card purchases

fordan

I assume it's reward credits not tier credits; I don't believe the credit card offers tier credits.

Reward credits are what you can redeem for comps, tier credits are earned by gambling ($5 slot/$10 VP/$?? table per tier credit) and are what determine status.

airswim

Not sure who you are talking to at FoundersCard but there is a fair amount of comments on their website about this benefit. Member services associate Bryna Hoang has posted that FoundersCard members are eligible for the celebration dinner.

baccarat_king

Hilary Hughes, Membership Coordinator, told me differently.
She did mention that it was quite variable.

Considering that it does not seem to be 100% and I do not believe it's listed as a benefit for signing up via FoundersCard (for Caesars Diamond); I prefer to err on the side of caution.

If most people have been getting it, well, that's awesome.

elg26

I was warned also last November when I signed up for FC. But I was able to use the $100 dining credit twice.... once in January in Vegas....and again in June in AC (I received a new one when the card reset April 1.)

baccarat_king

Seems there have been more success than failures. Which is awesome.

I just do not feel comfortable promising the dining credit when I do a referral. I do believe it is still a "bit" YMMV.

Borgata_Guy

If anyone needs the Diamond Status referral code.. send me a message! :-)

KKB

We were able to get the $100 dining voucher no problem.
When Mom & I visited in the end of May/early June we were actually able to get TWO sets of show tickets since they are 2 per calendar month.
But as often as we go the resort fees alone make it worth it.
We prefer a larger lunch, so it is nice to pop into diamond lounges for a light dinner though the repetition of offerings got a bit tiring after 8 nights!
Plus the diamond check in had coffee & water (you had to ask for water) all day.

MDEL210201

Hey folks,
Newbie to all this point stuff. I must say... its addicting!!

Does anyone happen to have the Diamond Status referral code they could pm me?

Thnx again all

ab_initio

Sure, just PM'ed you.

Nattybrizoh

Just read this whole thread but I have 2 questions. So I'm a platinum member, first through the credit card but actually earned the 5000 points this year (I don't consider myself a big time gambler). I goto the horseshoe baltimore once a month, goto AC 2-3times a year, and only been to Vegas this past March. my next big trip is to Vegas in the end of January. So my first question is if i sign up now am I risking only being upgraded for 6 months since status change is 3/2016? Also I was reading from previous posts that as long as you are active/renewing FC member your diamond status will continue renewing?

baccarat_king

#1 | Much like hotels that renew (or don't) for AMEX-FHR, you do not find out until December (approximately) if Caesars will renew. So, the ONLY GUARANTEE if you join now, is Caesars Diamond till March 2016. But, my gut feeling, is that they will review, but you never now.

#2 | Yes, as long as you are a FoundersCard member, Caesars Diamond continues to renew IF Caesars renews with FoundersCard. But, of course, if Caesars does NOT renew, you can also choose to NOT renew your FoundersCard.

My analyses if you should or should not join FoundersCard now :

You are Caesars Platinum. So, Diamond gets you this :
- $100 dining credit in AC or Vegas (etc.) that's a definite $100 value since you go to AC/Vegas
- Free Diamond Lounge access in Vegas
- Diamond Lounge access in AC (but AC has a TR points co-pay, so be aware)
- Status Match at Borgata. You mention AC. You match Caesars Diamond to Borg Black Card. You get :
Free room (for a Saturday is applicable, that can be worth a lot), F&B credit (enough for lounge), and I believe some minimal slot play. Let's call the overall benefit at Borg if you value the room around $150 or so
- NO resort fees for Caesars Diamond. (not sure the deal with Platinum); this could make or break the deal. Since COMP room resort fees can add up.
- Shows in Vegas, quite a few free shows (2 tickets a month) for Diamond, value is very personal
- Baltimore Diamond Lounge? not sure how to value. No free drinks in Baltimore. Other perks at Baltimore? Valet, priority; probably minimal value, but that would also be a personal valuation.

I guess, my point, is if you frequent AC and Vegas a few times between now and March 2016; is doing FoundersCard really that risky... and you still have a greater than 50% chance Caesars will renew; and you are then Diamond till 2017. Just my 2 cents. But, then again, I like to "gamble" a bit.

MDEL210201

Thnx again AB,
Question.. If approved for the card what would i expect to pay as far as membership fees go?