Harry Lyme

FC updated the info on their site for Total Rewards, which makes me think talks are going well. We'll find out soon enough, either way.

sg4515

Seems that way to me too, since they have the new 2018 lanquage and revisions to Diamond Lounge access, etc. in benefit description. Don't know why they would bother if they were planning on eliminating end of January. Hope you are correct.

james400

The current benefit expires on 31 Jan, so they could just be bringing the current agreement into alignment with the CET changes that took place on Jan 01. May have no bearing on negotiations for this year. I'm sure we will soon hear from the friend of a cousin of a CET employee who knows for a fact the benefit is going away, just like last year.

Harry Lyme

Shocked they haven't come forward yet. And I agree with you that it could be just that, but the Diamond Lounge access has been pushed back, and they could easily just remove the benefit from the site until negotiations are complete. I still tell folks not to get their hopes up. We'll know when they actually announce it.

angiez628

Looks like it renewed without all the drama from last year.

NEW for 2018: Complimentary Diamond Total Rewards® Status through Jan 2019.

and

The Fine Print

-Current upgrade valid through January 31, 2019.
-Please allow up to 3 weeks from the time you submit your request for the upgrade to process. We are unable to

baccarat_king

Thank goodness! Also, make sure you go online (FoundersCard website) and fill out the form for renewal.

james400

I filled out my renewal and this was part of the reply I got back...

Please note, this complimentary upgrade is exclusive to FoundersCard Members. We ask that you be discreet if referencing your status to other guests at Caesars properties, and respectful to other guests that may or may not be FoundersCard Members. Any abuse of this benefit may result in your status being revoked, and possible termination of your FoundersCard Membership.

Looks like CET might have the FC cardholders on a short leash.

bdlman

It's pretty awesome this is renewing! Really the best benefit of founders card! With the play requirements starting in April I thought they would find a way. I agree its really un PC to tell people how got you got diamond, some people loose alot for this benefit so you dont want them to think it's not exclusive. They earned it, that's a fair request.

With comp lounge admission till March this is great! It anyone needs a referral PM me, happy to help or answer any questions.

ericpoker

Awesome!

Hotlantan

john398

Seems like they renewed earlier this year

Firthient

Based on some of the conversations I've heard and postings on message boards, a lot of FC cardholders have been lording their Diamond status in the faces of Diamond members that earned theirs the old fashion way. I believe that is one of the reasons, why CET decided to start charging for entry into all their Diamond lounges.

james400

You are fixating on one benefit of the FC card, I receive several perks for being an FC member. Hotel upgrades and discounts when I travel, a discount on my ATT business plan etc. Should someone also be upset I'm paying less for phone service than them? Or I got an upgrade at a hotel that they had to pay for? CET doesn't care about how you earn the Diamond card, just that you are visiting the resorts.

What is earning the old fashioned way? Diad? Tier matching? The quests throughout the year? Bonus tier credits? Two for one tier credits? I have a friend who got DIAD last year with a two day visit and dollar multi line VP. He was up a few hundred for the two day visit (two RF's smoothed things out). He doesn't "lord" it over me.

Also, I've had the FC card for 3 years now and spend 20 days or so a year at a CET property. In all those visits, I've never had a conversation about how someone came to become a Diamond card holder. Seems silly with all the current promotions that CET runs to worry about how someone got a particular level.

james400

CET is charging for the Diamond lounge because they can. Same with parking/resort fees and reduced pay tables at VP. AC had been charging for the Diamond lounge for years. CET is just out of bankruptcy and has to bring more money to the bottom line to satisfy investors. It's a business, not a charity.

baccarat_king

Caesars has been charging for Diamond Lounge access in Atlantic City for years. Many feel it's a much better Diamond Lounge experience (better food&beverage offerings). Perhaps, this will bring some improvements to the Caesars Diamond Lounges (and at other locations). Perhaps.

You can easily earn enough points for some visits via the TR Credit Card. If you are only visiting a few times a year, and seldom gamble (which I know is a lot of folks); there are still ways to earn RCs (Reward Credits).