Caesars (Total Rewards) Diamond Status from FoundersCard
Apr 30, 2015, 12:49 pm
#123
Original Poster
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Charlotte, NC, USA | CLT, formerly LHR & AMS (with just a bit of PSP)
Programs: BAEC Gold, Hilton Diamond, BonVoy Titanium, (soon former) Caesars7*, (former) Wynn Black, HR "Icon"
Posts: 8,172
I still would no hesitate contacting FoundersCard prior to week #3. I know they say it can take 5 weeks... but, no harm in being a bit proactive. Especially since you need the status prior to your trip.
May 1, 2015, 10:28 am
#124
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 41
Just received my Harrah's Diamond Status and Hilton Honors Gold today. Both came in at different times - but same day - thanks again.
I look forward to putting both to use. Have a Hilton reservation already booked.
The program definitely could tweak some of it's wording and how it represents things. Comes of as slightly misleading / confusing. I think this would cut down on support emails and calls.
Spouse finally got auto added to account - I had gone through all that setup with initial process - thus my previous statement.
I was aware of how to add a new team member. But did not feel I should have to do this when initial setup stated spouse would be added automatically - I had provided all relevant information during initial setup process.
Spouse addition during setup process made me think a spouse was a courtesy addition included within fee. I was surprised to see an additional unexpected charge do to that addition. Wouldn't have added her if I had been aware of that.
Maybe I misread or misunderstood during setup process. Not sure what I would have missed.
I look forward to putting both to use. Have a Hilton reservation already booked.
The program definitely could tweak some of it's wording and how it represents things. Comes of as slightly misleading / confusing. I think this would cut down on support emails and calls.
Spouse finally got auto added to account - I had gone through all that setup with initial process - thus my previous statement.
I was aware of how to add a new team member. But did not feel I should have to do this when initial setup stated spouse would be added automatically - I had provided all relevant information during initial setup process.
Spouse addition during setup process made me think a spouse was a courtesy addition included within fee. I was surprised to see an additional unexpected charge do to that addition. Wouldn't have added her if I had been aware of that.
Maybe I misread or misunderstood during setup process. Not sure what I would have missed.
Last edited by Iggyz; May 1, 2015 at 10:41 am
May 7, 2015, 5:44 pm
#126
Join Date: Mar 2005
Programs: AA 1MM Gold, SPG Plat, Hilton Diamond,
Posts: 189
How about TR Credit Card (FREE) over Founders Card?
Aside from the other rewards of the FC, what's the benefit over the TR credit card?
I just got the TR CC card; instant Platinum Status, and 10,000 points with with the initial spend.
Also an added benny is $10,000 spend gets you VIP access which gets pool access to all TR sites and VIP lounges access--this along with discounts and bonus points and coupons for rides/attractions.
Just trying to see if FC has any additional bennies over the hodgepodge of cards that one gets: TR+Amex Plat+Hilton Card to achieve similar status levels.
I just got the TR CC card; instant Platinum Status, and 10,000 points with with the initial spend.
Also an added benny is $10,000 spend gets you VIP access which gets pool access to all TR sites and VIP lounges access--this along with discounts and bonus points and coupons for rides/attractions.
Just trying to see if FC has any additional bennies over the hodgepodge of cards that one gets: TR+Amex Plat+Hilton Card to achieve similar status levels.
May 8, 2015, 5:03 am
#127
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 3
Aside from the other rewards of the FC, what's the benefit over the TR credit card?
I just got the TR CC card; instant Platinum Status, and 10,000 points with with the initial spend.
Also an added benny is $10,000 spend gets you VIP access which gets pool access to all TR sites and VIP lounges access--this along with discounts and bonus points and coupons for rides/attractions.
Just trying to see if FC has any additional bennies over the hodgepodge of cards that one gets: TR+Amex Plat+Hilton Card to achieve similar status levels.
I just got the TR CC card; instant Platinum Status, and 10,000 points with with the initial spend.
Also an added benny is $10,000 spend gets you VIP access which gets pool access to all TR sites and VIP lounges access--this along with discounts and bonus points and coupons for rides/attractions.
Just trying to see if FC has any additional bennies over the hodgepodge of cards that one gets: TR+Amex Plat+Hilton Card to achieve similar status levels.
Anyhow my referral code is FCVINCENT307 if you want to get the $395 lifetime rate for Founderscard.
May 8, 2015, 7:25 am
#128
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Michigan
Programs: DL PM
Posts: 855
Here is the wording from the TR credit card site:
In addition to what vince808 pointed out about resort fees and the other Diamond bennies, I don't see Diamond Lounge access or priority valet on the list of credit card benefits. Also keep in mind the credit card benefits are only in Vegas, while Diamond benefits are available at all TR casinos across the country.
When you spend $10,000 in a calendar year, you’ll receive unlimited VIP access in Las Vegas for the following calendar year, which includes:
• VIP Diamond Line Access at participating restaurants
• VIP Diamond Line check-in
• VIP Diamond Line for taxis and entertainment venues
• Preferred entry into participating Las Vegas nightclubs
• Pool access at all Las Vegas properties
• VIP Diamond Line Access at participating restaurants
• VIP Diamond Line check-in
• VIP Diamond Line for taxis and entertainment venues
• Preferred entry into participating Las Vegas nightclubs
• Pool access at all Las Vegas properties
May 10, 2015, 2:24 am
#129
Original Poster
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Charlotte, NC, USA | CLT, formerly LHR & AMS (with just a bit of PSP)
Programs: BAEC Gold, Hilton Diamond, BonVoy Titanium, (soon former) Caesars7*, (former) Wynn Black, HR "Icon"
Posts: 8,172
In addition to what vince808 pointed out about resort fees and the other Diamond bennies, I don't see Diamond Lounge access or priority valet on the list of credit card benefits. Also keep in mind the credit card benefits are only in Vegas, while Diamond benefits are available at all TR casinos across the country.
Be aware, in Atlantic City unless you are 7* or earn 25K Tier Points in a year, there is a co-pay for the Diamond Lounge that must be paid with points. (So, you cannot access the Diamond Lounge unless you have total reward points to pay for it, you cannot use cash/credit).
Also, in Atlantic City there are two (separate) 7* Lounges (Harrah's and Caesars).
May 11, 2015, 11:27 am
#130
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Michigan
Programs: DL PM
Posts: 855
Be aware, in Atlantic City unless you are 7* or earn 25K Tier Points in a year, there is a co-pay for the Diamond Lounge that must be paid with points. (So, you cannot access the Diamond Lounge unless you have total reward points to pay for it, you cannot use cash/credit).
May 11, 2015, 7:23 pm
#131
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: NYC
Programs: DL
Posts: 289
May 13, 2015, 11:34 am
#132
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 1
The Borgata room? Unfortunately not. You have to do the match in person and you have to have the "physical" Caesars Diamond Card. Now that part is not difficult, since you can get the Diamond Card at any Caesars Atlantic City property (Caesars, Bally's or Harrah's) when you arrive. Just be certain that FoundersCard has upgraded your account to Caesars Diamond in advance of your stay. From a procedure stand-point, this is what I would do :
(a) Join Total Rewards and get a Total Rewards Number (this can be done online and in advance, make sure you setup and online ID and profile for this Total Rewards Account).
(b) Join FoundersCard, if you use my referral code FCMICHAEL363, and link that's great; but even if you do not, I would be happy to give any assistance I can. (just make sure you enroll in April 2015, since the initiation fee is waived)
(c) After joining FounderCard you will use the link to UPGRADE your Caesars Total Reward account # (which is the number from (a) above).
(d) Caesars account should be upgraded with 4-5 weeks (but, you will setup an online ID and can check weekly). If the upgrade does not appear within 2-3 weeks, I would send an email to FoundersCard to inquire. (just to be safe)
(e) Once you get to Atlantic City, bring a printout of your Diamond Card (from the website) as well as your Total Rewards Number. Any Total Rewards Desk (Caesars, Bally's or Harrah's) will be able to verify your ID and print your Caesars Total Rewards Diamond Card.
(f) Don't forget your Aspiration bonus, of $100 F&B (pretty sure you can get this at a CZR-property kiosk once you have your upgraded card).
(g) Go to Borgata, and request the match (per the above post, bring the print-out, but Borgata is very good about these things).
Now, regarding the room at Borgata, I cannot promise this; but I do believe the introductory comp room can be used ANY DAY OF THE WEEK WITH availability. This is huge in AC in the summer, since a Borgata Saturday night goes for $200 to $600. You can probably book on the spot, your free night while you are in AC. Not sure of your "exact" timing; but there might be ways to optimize.
(a) Join Total Rewards and get a Total Rewards Number (this can be done online and in advance, make sure you setup and online ID and profile for this Total Rewards Account).
(b) Join FoundersCard, if you use my referral code FCMICHAEL363, and link that's great; but even if you do not, I would be happy to give any assistance I can. (just make sure you enroll in April 2015, since the initiation fee is waived)
(c) After joining FounderCard you will use the link to UPGRADE your Caesars Total Reward account # (which is the number from (a) above).
(d) Caesars account should be upgraded with 4-5 weeks (but, you will setup an online ID and can check weekly). If the upgrade does not appear within 2-3 weeks, I would send an email to FoundersCard to inquire. (just to be safe)
(e) Once you get to Atlantic City, bring a printout of your Diamond Card (from the website) as well as your Total Rewards Number. Any Total Rewards Desk (Caesars, Bally's or Harrah's) will be able to verify your ID and print your Caesars Total Rewards Diamond Card.
(f) Don't forget your Aspiration bonus, of $100 F&B (pretty sure you can get this at a CZR-property kiosk once you have your upgraded card).
(g) Go to Borgata, and request the match (per the above post, bring the print-out, but Borgata is very good about these things).
Now, regarding the room at Borgata, I cannot promise this; but I do believe the introductory comp room can be used ANY DAY OF THE WEEK WITH availability. This is huge in AC in the summer, since a Borgata Saturday night goes for $200 to $600. You can probably book on the spot, your free night while you are in AC. Not sure of your "exact" timing; but there might be ways to optimize.
May 17, 2015, 5:08 am
#133
Join Date: Sep 2009
Programs: DL silver,Hilton Gold,Marriott,VA,Amex Plat,Hertz Gold
Posts: 44
Founders Club diamond status is good for Diamond Lounges, lines etc. It did not affect my free room comps (currently Plat TR). I have not seen any difference in my comp room offers.
May 17, 2015, 8:31 am
#134
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 26
It won't affect your comps--they are based on tier score, which reflects your actual play.