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Originally Posted by UKunlimited
(Post 30527411)
I am married to a unicorn and I have a NC7 cert. To be clear, both those statements are true - the code I can see on my confirmation for a 7-night NC7 Partial Package is QL87 ('cost' 315,000). Apologies, while I have been reading most of the posts I get a bit lost on the "refund value" (can I cancel the cert and get back 315,000 points?) hence I have put 'cost', which is the number of points indicated on the partial package confirmation (i.e. this was originally a TP I purchased pre-August 18th).
My experience has been very similar to other posts in that it is luck of the draw. The cert took me the best part of 2-3 hours on the telephone to secure with a number of HUCAs and low expectations from the start. As far as I can tell if you want to get a NC7 cert conversion and/or upgrade you need pretty much all of the following: 1) patience; and 2) an agent who has at least a basic understanding about TPs (and then the willingness to be shown/explained the bits they don't know, which may involve some of 1)); and eventually 3) a knowledgeable and understanding and willing supervisor; and even then, 4) luck. I wish you all the best (of luck) and thank you for all the tips/DPs, which no doubt helped get my result. |
Originally Posted by rny321
(Post 30527453)
Yes, you should be able to a refund of 315K. If you can't utilize a NC7 before they no longer cover any hotel, it might be better to "try" to downgrade to a NC6 which has a 165K refund value than cancelling.
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Originally Posted by UKunlimited
(Post 30527490)
There are lots of NC7 hotels it's just that a select few will become NC8 next year but plenty of NC7 hotels will remain, is that not what you mean? I appreciate that any NC8 hotel will need to be booked using a NC7 cert before those hotels become NC8.
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Originally Posted by UKunlimited
(Post 30527440)
Unless I am lost on the basics, I definitely have a NC7 Partial TP as that is what is written on the confirmation I received - see my other post for the code and points value.
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Advice on what to do to get through our 4 legacy travel packages.
Between my wife and I we have four Legacy TPs good for the new Cat 4. We will be using one next month, but am unsure whether we will get through the remaining three before they expire in August 2019. I realize converting the Certs to the post merger codes resets the expiration dates. I could delay making the conversion; however, I want to go the UK route, use some additional points, and hopefully end up with access to Cat 5 properties for one and Cat 6 for the other two. Assuming this works, my new expiration dates will be December 2019. However, what options will I have to extend expiration after making the conversion/upgrade? your advice is sincerely appreciated! |
Originally Posted by lsed
(Post 30524735)
It looks like LCs are now integrated.. When you search 7 nights , the points amount per night now show the same as other properties already integrated. E.g 25,000 a night instead of 21,427 per night
Either way I will call soon to try and use a 7N on an LC hotel. Will update then |
My understanding was that it was not possible to get a Category 6 TP upgraded to a Category 7 regardless of HUACA? is that not the case? What should one pay in difference between a cat 6 and a cat 7?
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Originally Posted by Soccerjoshj07
(Post 30528369)
Were you able to use? Thanks!
Yes, booked and e-cert attached! For what it's worth I just phoned the US line and was connected to a rewards agent immediately. |
Originally Posted by rny321
(Post 30527544)
Yes. Unlike other travel certificates, the NC7 is one that might make sense to cancel for a refund. At 60K per night and the 5th night free, one could use 300K in points for 6 nights and still have 15K leftover from a 315K points refund. I would rather have the points and the flexibility than a NC7 certificate, but others may disagree. Since the difference in points for a Cat 7 and a Cat 6 is 10K, if I could downgrade a NC7 to a NC6 and get 150K back, I would consider it. I would only prefer the NC7 if I planned to use all 7 nights at a Cat 8 hotel. Obviously, not everyone will agree with my assessment.
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Originally Posted by lsed
(Post 30528690)
Yes, booked and e-cert attached!
For what it's worth I just phoned the US line and was connected to a rewards agent immediately. |
Originally Posted by sgan317
(Post 30526444)
Book it as a points advance reservation and then call them to attach the certificate
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Originally Posted by Soccerjoshj07
(Post 30529519)
Does this work if they aren't showing award bookings on the website?
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Originally Posted by kkl
(Post 30529682)
No. Award nights must be available |
Originally Posted by Soccerjoshj07
(Post 30529790)
what does it mean when it says a property isn’t taking award nights for those dates? I thought there was no black out dates? Just some random dates next October. https://www.marriott.com/loyalty/terms/default.mi 3.2.n. Blackout dates refer to a limited number of dates when a Participating Property could choose not to permit Members to redeem Points for Awards, but the Company has a “No Blackout Dates” benefit so that if there is a standard room available for booking by any means, whether by cash, credit or Points, then a Member can reserve the room using Points. The following properties either do not participate in or do not fully participate in the No Blackout Dates benefit at this time: ● Boscolo Exedra Nice, Autograph Collection ● The Dedica Anthology, Autograph Collection ● JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn® Resort & Spa, Scottsdale, AZ ● Marriott Vacation Club and Marriott Grand Residence Club – all properties ● Participating Vistana properties ● Rome Marriott Grand Hotel Flora, Rome, Italy ● Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, Hawaii ● Wailea Beach Resort – Marriott - Maui, Hawaii |
Originally Posted by Soccerjoshj07
(Post 30529790)
what does it mean when it says a property isn’t taking award nights for those dates? I thought there was no black out dates? Just some random dates next October. |
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