The Definitive “How To Earn Hilton Honors Points” Thread
May 1, 2003, 5:50 am
#48
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: NY Metro
Programs: SPG Titanium, United Premier 1K
Posts: 1,601
They can give you up to 3000 points - for Customer Service Reasons - like if you call and they can't help you OR to pacify you in case of a complaint, etc. I once got that without asking 
That's how I know about it.
That's how I know about it.
May 1, 2003, 9:44 am
#49
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: OLATHE, KS, USA
Posts: 88
If they won't just give it to you, get a GMAC insurance quote, get 1,000 points. Make sure you do it by phone instead of internet, it seems to post in 2-3 days that way. Do a search in this forum for the link, I don't have it handy. I believe it is also on the HHonors website.
May 1, 2003, 11:01 am
#50
Join Date: May 2001
Location: ORF & AUS; I have an ex-wife and and an ex-house in both cities.
Programs: AA Gold, DL GM, Hilton Diamond, SPG Gold
Posts: 891
May 1, 2003, 9:54 pm
#51
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Lincoln, CA
Programs: HHonors/Marriott/Starwood/SWA Rapid Rewards
Posts: 240
Need 8k points quick for the ALON deadline. Help!
Any ideas on how to get 8 k points by end of may Posted to my acct. I could merge my husband's acct into mine (he has 12k) and i have 192 k but he's the one w/gold till april 04 and i just went silver. If i could transfer miles into points i'd be okay but how long does that take? i have AA, Delta, Northwest and some 6k Alaska orphan miles.
May 2, 2003, 12:25 am
#52
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Reno, Nevada
Posts: 7,368
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by T Q:
Any ideas on how to get 8 k points by end of may Posted to my acct. I could merge my husband's acct into mine (he has 12k) and i have 192 k but he's the one w/gold till april 04 and i just went silver. If i could transfer miles into points i'd be okay but how long does that take? i have AA, Delta, Northwest and some 6k Alaska orphan miles.</font>
Any ideas on how to get 8 k points by end of may Posted to my acct. I could merge my husband's acct into mine (he has 12k) and i have 192 k but he's the one w/gold till april 04 and i just went silver. If i could transfer miles into points i'd be okay but how long does that take? i have AA, Delta, Northwest and some 6k Alaska orphan miles.</font>
That having been said, though, you can merge the two accounts into one (do a search on Mutual Fund accounts), and both accounts will reflect the higher status. In essence, you go from Silver to Gold.
Mike
May 2, 2003, 8:02 am
#56
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Brooklyn, NY, US
Posts: 2,311
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Westcoaster:
If nothing else works out you can always buy points for $12.50 per 1000 from Hilton.</font>
If nothing else works out you can always buy points for $12.50 per 1000 from Hilton.</font>
May 2, 2003, 10:07 am
#58
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Lincoln, CA
Programs: HHonors/Marriott/Starwood/SWA Rapid Rewards
Posts: 240
Thanks for all the great ideas! I may try the acct merge if they'll give us the gold with my account # as the survivor so that my hh amex charges can continue to dump into that acct. We have a HHV stay next easter reserved and we would like to be gold for that.
Lots of good ideas! Thanks much
Lots of good ideas! Thanks much
May 2, 2003, 11:21 am
#59
Join Date: May 2001
Location: NYC
Posts: 319
TQ,
Do you have a MyPoints account? If you are a new member there are a lot of free Mypoints you can earn by taking surveys, visiting sites, clicking on emails etc. They also have a Tupperware promotion where you can earn 800 Mypoints for each purchase, minimum $10 GC, which you can then turn around and use the gift certificate to purchase a Tupperware product and earn another 800 MyPoints. These points post over night into your account. There is lots of information on how to earn free MyPoints over on the Spam thread.
Keep in mind that Mypoints transfers points into Hilton on Thursdays, so if you request the transfer on Thursday they will show up in your account on Friday. The transfer rate is one Hilton Point for every MyPoint.
I really think it's worth a try to see how many free and affordable points you can earn there. Even if you can't earn the entire 8K it should be a good start. Good luck!!
Do you have a MyPoints account? If you are a new member there are a lot of free Mypoints you can earn by taking surveys, visiting sites, clicking on emails etc. They also have a Tupperware promotion where you can earn 800 Mypoints for each purchase, minimum $10 GC, which you can then turn around and use the gift certificate to purchase a Tupperware product and earn another 800 MyPoints. These points post over night into your account. There is lots of information on how to earn free MyPoints over on the Spam thread.
Keep in mind that Mypoints transfers points into Hilton on Thursdays, so if you request the transfer on Thursday they will show up in your account on Friday. The transfer rate is one Hilton Point for every MyPoint.
I really think it's worth a try to see how many free and affordable points you can earn there. Even if you can't earn the entire 8K it should be a good start. Good luck!!
May 2, 2003, 11:36 am
#60
Join Date: May 2001
Location: NYC
Posts: 319
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by SHADO:
You could sign up for the 50% extra promo, then stay at four cheap Hamptons. :-) That might put you over the top.
SHADO</font>
You could sign up for the 50% extra promo, then stay at four cheap Hamptons. :-) That might put you over the top.
SHADO</font>
Sorry I originally thought this promotion began May 1st. so this will not help you for the VIP award
[This message has been edited by Always Travel Ready (edited 05-02-2003).]