james400

It was believed by you possibly, my understanding, was when the FC affiliation goes away, so does your Diamond status. Where has anyone seen differently?

Here's what FC says:

Current upgrade valid through January 31, 2018.
Please allow up to 3 weeks for upgrade to process from the time you submit your request.
Must be 21+ to redeem this benefit.
Membership must be in good standing.

bdlman

495 is the lowest i see right now, they tend to just have a promo rate not multiple.

Feel free to use this one, if you need, or anyone who needs a referral for the lower rate.

Use my referral code FCPETER097 for a preferred invite at: https://founderscard.com/membership?code=FCPETER097

oyouno

My referral just ended a few nights ago... Was going to refer a buddy..
Anyway that referral was 395 + 100 amex card. Dead now. Which is a pretty great offer. Just wait for a better then current offer.

Side note Diamond Question.

My Diamond just got renewed again (2 months ago) via founderscard renewal email saying it was renewed... however it has the same expiration date as before (JAN 2018)
Was my celebration dinner renewed?

I'm planning on Vegas or Lake Tahoe next month (free comp nights!) but would be great if I could use my celebration dinner again.. previously used it in 2016.

Harry Lyme

*Ixnay my answer from the record*

james400

Check in with Total Rewards about your celebration dinner, They will give you the best answer.

Harry Lyme

Don't know how I missed that he said at the end that 2016 was when he used it. So yes, he is able to get the Celebration Dinner if he hasn't used one since February 1st, 2017.

philly65

I saw this on the Founders Card Website under The Cesares Total Rewards Section
in the Member Insights
A superb benefit. Additionally, the Diamond status with TW allows you to upgrade your status with both MGM and Tropicana properties, as well; just show them your Diamond TW card.

Has Anybody Done this ? Just Wondering for my next Trip to Vegas! Thanks for the Help

james400

Yep, I did the same thing. Used mine May 2016 and again on renewal May 2017.

james400

Try it and report back.

baccarat_king

Yes, Caesars Total Rewards Diamond to Mlife Gold is pretty easy. I am only familiar with the Atlantic City markets. Borgata did a Diamond to Black Label for years (like 5+ years) and now that Borgata is MGM Mlife it's Caesars Diamond to Mlife Gold. Then, you can match the Mlife gold to Hyatt Explorist.

We have written about this on TravelZork. It's been possible for years. Haven't tested or paid much attention to the Vegas market though.

philly65

Thanks for the Help
I do read Travel Zork too
Thanks
Will Try it in Vegas and Report Back
Don't have any trip planed till 018
thanks again
I hope Founders Card Re-ups this Awesome Benefit
Used it in July 017
Awesome Benefit
Diamond is the Way to Go!
Just in the Way your Treated more than Anything

Architect_Izzy

hey I'm new to this whole founders card deal. I have companion pass through SW for 2017 and 2018 and me and the GF love to go to vegas so I've been looking at getting a year of founders to go along with it mainly for the Dimond status and the Atlantis trip,

my question is, is this the right time to sign up? or wait until next year February? if i sign up now i have Dimond until end of January, well what does that mean? will I get Dimond again in Feb? and if thats the case does that mean I can book a trip to Atlantis before Jan this year, get the $100 dinner credit, and then next year after Feb I could book another free trip to atlantis and get another Dinner?

and could I cancel my membership before next october and just pay the one annual fee?

Thanks!

baccarat_king

If you sign up now, your Total Rewards Diamond expiry is 31 January 2018. When Total Rewards RENEWS with FC (and IF they renew, I repeat IF they renew, which is NOT a guarantee) your expiry will go to 31 January 2019. But, I have heard if you do NOT renew your FC then your Caesars Diamond status is revoked at that time.

So, you can get benefits now (pending the 5+ weeks for an upgrade to Diamond) but you do not have a huge amount of time. You can use any of the benefits prior to 31 January 2018.

If you need a referral or more info, just send me a PM.

But, please DO NOT join FC now with the expectation that Diamond with Total Rewards will be renewed. It is an UNKNOWN. And anyone who tells you otherwise is probably not being completely transparent.

Harry Lyme

Yup! Zero guarantee. It is definitely a gamble. I signed up last October for two years on a good deal for what I would put down on a decent buy-in at the tables. If they renewed, cool. If not, oh well. If you're afraid of buyer's remorse, wait until February. If you're just slightly skittish, wait. If you're the type to push a few trips in towards the end of the year, and don't mind the gamble, go for it.

I still caution and say really calculate your potential value from it. Don't spend more to "save". That never works. Instead, look at your usual trips and hardcore value and see if the benefits outweigh the cost. Also really look at other benefits FC offers. You might be surprised with the overall value. Or not.

baccarat_king

Currently "bracing for impact," come January 2018.