[GONE] Costco selling Hyatt Check Certificates (Not Applicable to Pre-paid Rates)
Dec 7, 2009, 1:28 pm
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Re: Hyatt.com rates - you can use it for any refundable non-prepaid rate (i.e. AAA, Sr. Citizen, etc) that is not a group (i.e. convention, casino or conference) rate.
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Dec 7, 2009, 1:43 pm
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So when do these $50 gift certs expire?
Dec 7, 2009, 1:45 pm
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Dec 7, 2009, 2:06 pm
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Sure enough.
Looking at costco.com for the Austin warehouse near me,
the 485271 item was indeed in the "new items" list under Sports.
I called the store to check, the rep immediately
confirmed they have them in stock here.
I then asked if they were returnable, she said YES,
adding "but only at Costco."
Very interesting. @:-)
Looking at costco.com for the Austin warehouse near me,
the 485271 item was indeed in the "new items" list under Sports.
I called the store to check, the rep immediately
confirmed they have them in stock here.
I then asked if they were returnable, she said YES,
adding "but only at Costco."
Very interesting. @:-)
Dec 7, 2009, 2:19 pm
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I am pretty much just a "SPG-C+P", "IHG-PB",
and "1-baht per night" kind of guy. Bottom-feeder.
Refundable check could make some Hyatt experimentation easier.
But 20% is just 20%. I prefer a missing zero or two....
Dec 7, 2009, 2:33 pm
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Dec 7, 2009, 3:31 pm
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Actually I doubt you can use them for payment if the due amount is less than the face value (i.e. 50$). "Certificate may only be accepted in increments equivalent or in excess of face value toward purchases equivalent to, or in excess of the face value". Which leads you with complicated balancing act to charge stuff to your room.
Also, I was assured by three separate Costco employees the certificates are returnable ("only if unused" lol).
If you need to find out the availability any local Costco can check inventory in nearby warehouses.
Thanks OP for alerting to this deal.
Also, I was assured by three separate Costco employees the certificates are returnable ("only if unused" lol).
If you need to find out the availability any local Costco can check inventory in nearby warehouses.
Thanks OP for alerting to this deal.
Dec 7, 2009, 5:12 pm
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I bought some this afternoon. Each envelope was supposed to contain two $50 certificates, but the first envelope they gave me had four, and then they ran out of envelopes and had to send someone to their vault to get more certificates which weren't in envelopes yet. Ended up counting each and every one and left with the amount I paid for.
Dec 7, 2009, 5:46 pm
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The question is, how much should I buy?? Does anyone know for how long Costco will sell it?
Dec 7, 2009, 5:54 pm
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I bought some this afternoon. Each envelope was supposed to contain two $50 certificates, but the first envelope they gave me had four, and then they ran out of envelopes and had to send someone to their vault to get more certificates which weren't in envelopes yet. Ended up counting each and every one and left with the amount I paid for.
Dec 7, 2009, 5:55 pm
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I bought some this afternoon. Each envelope was supposed to contain two $50 certificates, but the first envelope they gave me had four, and then they ran out of envelopes and had to send someone to their vault to get more certificates which weren't in envelopes yet. Ended up counting each and every one and left with the amount I paid for.
Dec 7, 2009, 6:03 pm
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Dec 7, 2009, 6:07 pm
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I was told that it is a seasonal item for Costco. They have a LOT of gift card selections for the holidays. My local Costco has no plans to reorder when they exhaust current inventory. They had 63 envelopes when I left yesterday. I have no idea if there are other Hyatt afficionados in the neighborhood, but I wouldn't count on them still having the certs in January.
Dec 7, 2009, 6:36 pm
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Madison Heights, MI has them. Computer said 73 (x2) in stock.