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“Luckiest Loser” competition. IC hotels answer to Hilton devaluation

“Luckiest Loser” competition. IC hotels answer to Hilton devaluation

Old Feb 3, 2010, 1:04 pm
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Originally Posted by ktremor
Thanks PC for the 1000 points.

I have 10750 points already this year and I have not stayed a night yet.

Thanks PC and FT^^^
how u collect rest in this year witout stays?
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Old Feb 3, 2010, 1:26 pm
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Originally Posted by ariell
how u collect rest in this year witout stays?
Through AMEX Credit Card spend?

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Old Feb 3, 2010, 1:52 pm
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Originally Posted by ariell
how u collect rest in this year witout stays?
I have 19250 collected for this year, on 0 stays.

-7000 total from the Multipartner points promotion held last fall;
-11,000 total goodwill points 'cause of the screw-up regarding aforementioned promotion;
-1000 with this 'Luckiest Loser' promotion;
-250 for signing up for e-statements.

Plus, last year I got points from a survey, the game piece codes posted here, and partner activity.

All in all, since last summer, I have accumulated over 38,000 points - and I have only one 2-night stay at a Holiday Inn during that timeframe.
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Old Feb 3, 2010, 9:20 pm
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A nice 1K points. I had 90K HH in my account but redeemed 2 nights at the Conrad Tokyo last minute so now it is 10K. Not sure how this will be treated. hey maybe even 10K may be enouh - haha. decided the mail option so if they really contact me I will deal with it then.
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Old Feb 3, 2010, 10:25 pm
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Originally Posted by ariell
how u collect rest in this year witout stays?
4500 from Mycokerewards, cleared out my account
2000 from Multipartner Bonus fix in early January
3000 fom Multipartner bonus fix in late Januray
1000 from HHonors Biggest Loser
250 from E-statement bonus

= 10750 points this year

the 3000 in late January was unexpected and generous. I did not ever email PC about the problem, so I got rewarded twice . I have E-rewards currency stored up in case I need to use it to get over the hump to make platinum at the end of the year.

I have a similar situation like Twickenham in that I have collected about 35000 points since June with only a 1 night stay at HIEX. I got 11000 for the stay and 24000 from partner activity.

Last edited by ktremor; Feb 3, 2010 at 10:30 pm
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Old Feb 3, 2010, 10:53 pm
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I just shy of 30k HH points and it did not ask me for verification.
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Old Feb 3, 2010, 10:57 pm
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Originally Posted by IC6A
I hope it is not the potential start of devaluation of PriorityClub points...
That was spring of 2007.
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Old Feb 3, 2010, 11:52 pm
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This is just the most brilliant promotion!

The buzz in the media has been unbelievable.

I'll bet Hyatt is kicking itself for not having thought of this.....
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Old Feb 4, 2010, 12:02 am
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Originally Posted by SomeGuy
That was spring of 2007.
Yep. Devaluations are inevitable in every program. It's just a matter of how severe and how frequently.

Originally Posted by travelexpert
This is just the most brilliant promotion!
It is indeed.
I also like the fact that it would make it very hard for PCR to announce a devaluation in the near future. They already publicly said they don't anticipate any changes, but they'd look ridiculous if they increased award prices in the next year.
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Old Feb 4, 2010, 12:04 am
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1099 orphaned HH miles about to expire --> 1000 fresh, new PC points. Thanks IHG ^
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Old Feb 4, 2010, 12:22 am
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42K HH points and was prompted for confirmation. I'd be shocked if I actually had a chance at the top 20,000.
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Old Feb 4, 2010, 12:28 am
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Originally Posted by dstan
42K HH points and was prompted for confirmation. I'd be shocked if I actually had a chance at the top 20,000.
How many people do you really think will participate? I'd be surprised if they get 20,000 people with confirmed HHonors balances, and I'd be even more shocked if 42,000 points isn't in the top 20,000.

Maybe I'm out of my tree, but I just don't see more than 20,000 people qualifying.
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Old Feb 4, 2010, 12:58 am
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Seems like this might not be entirely bad news for Hilton - the loyal PC member gets nothing from the promo, so is better off signing up to HH to get the 1000 points. Then, who knows, with a new bit of plastic, Hilton properties might become a more attractive option, particularly if HH's marketing is any good and a few of their own promos hit the inbox...
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Old Feb 4, 2010, 1:01 am
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One example of devaluation is that it is too easy to become Plat, there's too many Plat members around. That is why popular places like CP Times sq. don't give you lounge access anymore.
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Old Feb 4, 2010, 5:37 am
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This is an awesome promo. I have no HH points at all as I have never stayed there but entered anyway. I was completely honest when completing the form and I still got 1000 PCR points
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