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Sep 5, 2003, 6:25 am

dcmike

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Transfers/Car Rentals/Purchases and Base Points

Hi all,

I appologize in advance if this has been convered, but I did a search and can't find any posts covering this -

With the 15% bonus on base points, I'm going to be a couple thousand short of the 60,000 needed for gold after my next stay. My question is, do any of the following count as base points:

1) Points from car rentals

2) Points from transfers (from AA or Amex Membership Rewards)

3) Points purchased from HHonors

I've got several more stays after that, so I'll get the status anyway. I'd just like it sooner rather than later (and I'm also going to try and book an award trip).

Thanks,

Mike

Sep 5, 2003, 7:42 am

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No to all.

Sep 5, 2003, 8:02 am

dcmike

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Thanks!! I knew that would be too easy, but I had to ask!

Sep 5, 2003, 10:30 am

Eugene

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Originally posted by dcmike:
With the 15% bonus on base points, I'm going to be a couple thousand short of the 60,000 needed for gold after my next stay.

Keep in mind that your 15% bonus does not count as base miles. Essentially, 60,000 base miles means $6,000 spent at HH properties, no bonuses count.

Sep 5, 2003, 10:35 am

Rut Dog

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Quote:

Originally posted by dcmike:
I'm going to be a couple thousand short

Time for a mattress run.

You could make it fun by staying one night at your local hotel and throwing a party at the bar. Invite some friends and open a tab for the amount you need to spend to get your points. Make sure the amount is charged to your hotel room, and they will count to your base points.

Fringe benefits include not having to worry about drinking and driving, and having a convenient room to take someone to if things get "cozy".

[This message has been edited by Rut Dog (edited 09-05-2003).]

Sep 5, 2003, 2:15 pm

dcmike

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Quote:

Originally posted by Eugene:
Keep in mind that your 15% bonus does not count as base miles. Essentially, 60,000 base miles means $6,000 spent at HH properties, no bonuses count.

DOH! You're right - the email that went out was a bit deceptive...I thought it was 50% bonus base points where it is just 50% bonus on base points.

I'm a bit further off then I thought I would be! BOO!

Sep 5, 2003, 2:16 pm

dcmike

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Quote:

Originally posted by Rut Dog:
Time for a mattress run.

You could make it fun by staying one night at your local hotel and throwing a party at the bar. Invite some friends and open a tab for the amount you need to spend to get your points. Make sure the amount is charged to your hotel room, and they will count to your base points.

Fringe benefits include not having to worry about drinking and driving, and having a convenient room to take someone to if things get "cozy".

Not a bad idea! Thanks!