Oct 2, 2013, 6:39 am
SPG Moments [Master Thread]
Feb 17, 2016, 10:12 am
#721
Company Representative - Starwood
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Austin, Texas
Programs: Marriott Employee Level
Posts: 31,593
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]
Feb 29, 2016, 9:17 am
#722
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 12
Sorry to disappoint you, but no. This is our only statement regarding the merger with Marriott to date.
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]
thanks for weighing in and any help in the past. I suppose I am being a little pessimistic for no reason..
Mar 3, 2016, 2:31 am
#723
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 973
Is there anyway to subscribe for spgmoments? Or, it is just the case of checking the website from time to time?
Mar 3, 2016, 6:27 am
#724
Moderator: British Airways Executive Club, Marriott Bonvoy
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Englandshire
Programs: SPG LT Plat, BA G, BD*LG, MG Blue+ ...
Posts: 16,034
Looks like there was a big fail on this Moments package :
I've just seen this on the Moments site : there were 4 separate auction lots, the bids closed 1 Mar, 2016 07:00 AM EST and each of the 4 is showing as "sold" for only 1,000 Starpoints.
I know a whole bunch of people who would have loved to have bid had they known about this. Instead the packages seem to not have attracted any bid activity at all and have all gone (if indeed they have actually been sold) for a derisory token amount.
What can SPG do to raise the profile of these types of Moments to make sure that as many SPG members as possible have the opportunity to benefit from such fantastic events, rather than having them just to go waste like this ?
Originally Posted by SPG Moments, Country to Country at the O2, London
Score the ultimate VIP package: See country artists Miranda Lambert, Dwight Yoakam, Thomas Rhett and more at Country to Country at The O2. Kick off the evening with a champagne boat ride to The O2. Once you arrive, you'll have access to view some of the groups warming up during sound check. When it's showtime, you'll enjoy seats in the SPG® Luxury Suite with complimentary drinks and food throughout the performance. Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime experience with some of the greatest country bands on tour right now.
The Country to Country VIP Experience package includes:
•Champagne ride for two (2) on the NBNA Thames Clippers to The O2 on Friday, 11 March 2016
•Exclusive access for two (2) to sound check rehearsals before doors open to the public on 11 March
•Gourmet buffet lunch for two (2) on 11 March
•Two (2) SPG Luxury Suite tickets for Country to Country at The O2 on 11 March, at 4:00 p.m.*
•Complimentary food and beverages for two (2) while in the SPG Luxury Suite
•Official souvenir program and Country to Country merchandise
•One-night (1-night) stay for two in an Urban Room at Aloft London Excel, checking in 11 March and checking out 12 March 2016
•Breakfast for two (2) at Aloft London Excel on 12 March
The Country to Country VIP Experience package includes:
•Champagne ride for two (2) on the NBNA Thames Clippers to The O2 on Friday, 11 March 2016
•Exclusive access for two (2) to sound check rehearsals before doors open to the public on 11 March
•Gourmet buffet lunch for two (2) on 11 March
•Two (2) SPG Luxury Suite tickets for Country to Country at The O2 on 11 March, at 4:00 p.m.*
•Complimentary food and beverages for two (2) while in the SPG Luxury Suite
•Official souvenir program and Country to Country merchandise
•One-night (1-night) stay for two in an Urban Room at Aloft London Excel, checking in 11 March and checking out 12 March 2016
•Breakfast for two (2) at Aloft London Excel on 12 March
I know a whole bunch of people who would have loved to have bid had they known about this. Instead the packages seem to not have attracted any bid activity at all and have all gone (if indeed they have actually been sold) for a derisory token amount.
What can SPG do to raise the profile of these types of Moments to make sure that as many SPG members as possible have the opportunity to benefit from such fantastic events, rather than having them just to go waste like this ?
Mar 3, 2016, 7:23 am
#725
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Chicago
Programs: Hyatt Glob; UA 1K; BonVoyage LTT (RIP SPG); HH Dia; JX Insighter
Posts: 1,643
The people who won would surely dispute the notion that it was a "waste"
Mar 5, 2016, 6:46 pm
#727
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 241
I think there might have been a glitch on the SPG Moments website earlier in the week erroneously displaying some of the sold prices as 1,000 Starpoints. I specifically recall the below package you mention being at 3,000 Starpoints a day before ending- still an absolute steal though.
I suggest the glitch theory because I also saw 2 MLB packages displayed sold for 1,000 Starpoints each but when I looked back on the site the next day there was no trace of the closed auction. One package was a MLB package that included 4 seats to a game in Atlanta, dinner for 4 at some fancy restaurant inside the stadium, and a $250 gift card for the souvenir shop. The other closed buy it now auction was for 4 tickets to an MLB game and entry into the post game press conference. I find it hard to believe the Moments team would price at 1,000 Starpoints.
I suggest the glitch theory because I also saw 2 MLB packages displayed sold for 1,000 Starpoints each but when I looked back on the site the next day there was no trace of the closed auction. One package was a MLB package that included 4 seats to a game in Atlanta, dinner for 4 at some fancy restaurant inside the stadium, and a $250 gift card for the souvenir shop. The other closed buy it now auction was for 4 tickets to an MLB game and entry into the post game press conference. I find it hard to believe the Moments team would price at 1,000 Starpoints.
Looks like there was a big fail on this Moments package :
I've just seen this on the Moments site : there were 4 separate auction lots, the bids closed 1 Mar, 2016 07:00 AM EST and each of the 4 is showing as "sold" for only 1,000 Starpoints.
I know a whole bunch of people who would have loved to have bid had they known about this. Instead the packages seem to not have attracted any bid activity at all and have all gone (if indeed they have actually been sold) for a derisory token amount.
What can SPG do to raise the profile of these types of Moments to make sure that as many SPG members as possible have the opportunity to benefit from such fantastic events, rather than having them just to go waste like this ?
I've just seen this on the Moments site : there were 4 separate auction lots, the bids closed 1 Mar, 2016 07:00 AM EST and each of the 4 is showing as "sold" for only 1,000 Starpoints.
I know a whole bunch of people who would have loved to have bid had they known about this. Instead the packages seem to not have attracted any bid activity at all and have all gone (if indeed they have actually been sold) for a derisory token amount.
What can SPG do to raise the profile of these types of Moments to make sure that as many SPG members as possible have the opportunity to benefit from such fantastic events, rather than having them just to go waste like this ?
Mar 5, 2016, 6:51 pm
#728
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 241
Have you guys seen this?
Sing the national anthem before the Chicago Cubs take on the New York Mets
Here's your chance to audition to sing "The Star Spangled Banner" at Wrigley Field to kick off a Cubs game. The top three bidders win the opportunity to submit an audition tape to the Cubs. The Cubs will pick one of the three to sing before the game on July 18. The other bidders will get their Starpoints back and a pair of tickets to the SPG Luxury Suite for a Cubs game of their choice.
How many are going to gamble their SPG point balance in hopes of getting it back by submitting a horrible audition tape to get a free pair of tickets to the luxury suite. Wouldn't it be hilarious if the Cubs actually picked the worst singer to perform and it back fired on said person's plan?
Sing the national anthem before the Chicago Cubs take on the New York Mets
Here's your chance to audition to sing "The Star Spangled Banner" at Wrigley Field to kick off a Cubs game. The top three bidders win the opportunity to submit an audition tape to the Cubs. The Cubs will pick one of the three to sing before the game on July 18. The other bidders will get their Starpoints back and a pair of tickets to the SPG Luxury Suite for a Cubs game of their choice.
How many are going to gamble their SPG point balance in hopes of getting it back by submitting a horrible audition tape to get a free pair of tickets to the luxury suite. Wouldn't it be hilarious if the Cubs actually picked the worst singer to perform and it back fired on said person's plan?
Mar 5, 2016, 9:23 pm
#729
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 940
Have you guys seen this?
Sing the national anthem before the Chicago Cubs take on the New York Mets
Here's your chance to audition to sing "The Star Spangled Banner" at Wrigley Field to kick off a Cubs game. The top three bidders win the opportunity to submit an audition tape to the Cubs. The Cubs will pick one of the three to sing before the game on July 18. The other bidders will get their Starpoints back and a pair of tickets to the SPG Luxury Suite for a Cubs game of their choice.
How many are going to gamble their SPG point balance in hopes of getting it back by submitting a horrible audition tape to get a free pair of tickets to the luxury suite. Wouldn't it be hilarious if the Cubs actually picked the worst singer to perform and it back fired on said person's plan?
Sing the national anthem before the Chicago Cubs take on the New York Mets
Here's your chance to audition to sing "The Star Spangled Banner" at Wrigley Field to kick off a Cubs game. The top three bidders win the opportunity to submit an audition tape to the Cubs. The Cubs will pick one of the three to sing before the game on July 18. The other bidders will get their Starpoints back and a pair of tickets to the SPG Luxury Suite for a Cubs game of their choice.
How many are going to gamble their SPG point balance in hopes of getting it back by submitting a horrible audition tape to get a free pair of tickets to the luxury suite. Wouldn't it be hilarious if the Cubs actually picked the worst singer to perform and it back fired on said person's plan?
IMHO, the winning bid is truly is a unique opportunity (if you are a good singer and wants to get some visibility and a cool experience). I'm sure they'll pick the best singers out of the 3 auction tapes - I just don't see any reasons why they won't. I just thought it was a cool 'moments" when I first saw it (there aren't many interesting ones to me right now...
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Mar 9, 2016, 1:02 pm
#730
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 3
Does anyone know a way to find out what the different coachella auctions sold for in 2015? I'm trying to budget for the auctions this year.
TIA
TIA
Mar 10, 2016, 9:44 am
#731
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: FLL
Programs: US CP, AA Plat, DL Silver, EY Gold, Kimpton IC, SPG Plat
Posts: 409
I won one of the auctions today. It originally closed at 11 for one price and then stayed open eight extra minutes to close for a much higher price.
I have a screenshot of the closed auction with the first price before it was adjusted after the official close.
Why was the auction held open longer than scheduled/announced? I appreciate winning the auction at nearly any price but think it would be fair to close as scheduled and for the price shown. Is there anything in the rules that allows for this?
Happy to post the screenshot if anyone is interested.
I have a screenshot of the closed auction with the first price before it was adjusted after the official close.
Why was the auction held open longer than scheduled/announced? I appreciate winning the auction at nearly any price but think it would be fair to close as scheduled and for the price shown. Is there anything in the rules that allows for this?
Happy to post the screenshot if anyone is interested.
Mar 10, 2016, 9:50 am
#732
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Earth
Programs: Couch Elite
Posts: 5
I won one of the auctions today. It originally closed at 11 for one price and then stayed open eight extra minutes to close for a much higher price.
I have a screenshot of the closed auction with the first price before it was adjusted after the official close.
Why was the auction held open longer than scheduled/announced? I appreciate winning the auction at nearly any price but think it would be fair to close as scheduled and for the price shown. Is there anything in the rules that allows for this?
Happy to post the screenshot if anyone is interested.
I have a screenshot of the closed auction with the first price before it was adjusted after the official close.
Why was the auction held open longer than scheduled/announced? I appreciate winning the auction at nearly any price but think it would be fair to close as scheduled and for the price shown. Is there anything in the rules that allows for this?
Happy to post the screenshot if anyone is interested.
If a bid is placed during the last five minutes of any Moments program auction, the scheduled closing time thereof shall be automatically extended for an additional five minutes from the time of the last bid. The auction will close once all bidding activity has stopped for a period of five minutes.
It seemed there was A LOT of last minute bidding for these, so it was possibly just a technical issue they closed in the first place.
Mar 10, 2016, 10:12 am
#733
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: FLL
Programs: US CP, AA Plat, DL Silver, EY Gold, Kimpton IC, SPG Plat
Posts: 409
Thanks for the info. It was very frustrating that the site wasn't loading.
You're probably right about it being a Web glitch. Would be nice if they honored it since the first price is what the other package we went for.
You're probably right about it being a Web glitch. Would be nice if they honored it since the first price is what the other package we went for.
Mar 10, 2016, 10:12 am
#734
Join Date: Oct 2001
Programs: LTP, PP
Posts: 8,700
I also joined the madness this morning - website timeouts were a little frustrating. My best guess is some of the auctions falsely closed originally, as they are typically extended anytime there is a bid within the last 5 minutes. A copy paste from the Terms and Conditions is below:
If a bid is placed during the last five minutes of any Moments program auction, the scheduled closing time thereof shall be automatically extended for an additional five minutes from the time of the last bid. The auction will close once all bidding activity has stopped for a period of five minutes.
It seemed there was A LOT of last minute bidding for these, so it was possibly just a technical issue they closed in the first place.
If a bid is placed during the last five minutes of any Moments program auction, the scheduled closing time thereof shall be automatically extended for an additional five minutes from the time of the last bid. The auction will close once all bidding activity has stopped for a period of five minutes.
It seemed there was A LOT of last minute bidding for these, so it was possibly just a technical issue they closed in the first place.
Mar 10, 2016, 10:20 am
#735
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Earth
Programs: Couch Elite
Posts: 5
So I ended up winning (I think) one of the standard guest pass packages for more points than the highest bids on the more inclusive packages.
Such a guessing game inhibited by a bit of overload on SPG's web servers.