Marriott Travecard from Discover America now available on April 11th
Apr 11, 2011, 10:18 am
#32
Join Date: May 2006
Location: LAS
Programs: United 1K, Hyatt Plat, SPG Gold, Marriott Plat, Hilton Gold, AMEX Plat
Posts: 583
Apr 11, 2011, 10:22 am
#33
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: SEA
Programs: free agent
Posts: 330
confirmation email includes the terms and conditions. those do not state that you don't receive points...
Apr 11, 2011, 10:34 am
#34
Join Date: Jun 2008
Programs: AA EXP, National Exec
Posts: 86
I went back in twice and bought a $250 and a $100 in addition to my earlier $500. Now my entire expected bill for an upcoming 3-night stay is covered.
I noticed the $50 and $1000 cards are now sold-out.
I noticed the $50 and $1000 cards are now sold-out.
Apr 11, 2011, 11:11 am
#35
Join Date: Jun 2008
Programs: AA EXP, National Exec
Posts: 86
$100 cards now sold-out also.
That leaves the $250 and $500 cards still available.
That leaves the $250 and $500 cards still available.
Apr 11, 2011, 11:13 am
#36
Join Date: Jun 2008
Programs: AA EXP, National Exec
Posts: 86
$500 card now gone.
Git yer $250's while you can!
Git yer $250's while you can!
Apr 11, 2011, 11:24 am
#37
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: CPH
Programs: UAMP S, TK M&S E (*G), Marriott LTP, IHG P, SK EBG
Posts: 11,095
You might be lucky if they credit you MR points, but don't count on the points.
Apr 11, 2011, 11:44 am
#38
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: S Cal
Programs: AA Lifetime Plat, United Silver, Marriott Plat, IHG Plat
Posts: 1,142
I was working on my "honey do" list this AM, so I'm a little late to the party. (You've gotta have your priorities straight, you know: wife comes before FlyerTalk.)
The $250 certificates are still available as of this writing. I purchased 2 and used my AmEx card for a total of $399.60.
Even if I don't get any Marriott points when I use these, I think it's still a good deal. I saved just over $100. I value Marriott points at approximately 1 cent per point, so 500 points is only worth about $5 to me. Even if I were able to spend $500 at Marriott and get double or triple points, I'd much rather save the $100.
The $250 certificates are still available as of this writing. I purchased 2 and used my AmEx card for a total of $399.60.
Even if I don't get any Marriott points when I use these, I think it's still a good deal. I saved just over $100. I value Marriott points at approximately 1 cent per point, so 500 points is only worth about $5 to me. Even if I were able to spend $500 at Marriott and get double or triple points, I'd much rather save the $100.
Apr 11, 2011, 12:09 pm
#39
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: DFW,TX USA
Programs: Lifetime Platinum Marriott
Posts: 1,568
I was working on my "honey do" list this AM, so I'm a little late to the party. (You've gotta have your priorities straight, you know: wife comes before FlyerTalk.)
The $250 certificates are still available as of this writing. I purchased 2 and used my AmEx card for a total of $399.60.
Even if I don't get any Marriott points when I use these, I think it's still a good deal. I saved just over $100. I value Marriott points at approximately 1 cent per point, so 500 points is only worth about $5 to me. Even if I were able to spend $500 at Marriott and get double or triple points, I'd much rather save the $100.
The $250 certificates are still available as of this writing. I purchased 2 and used my AmEx card for a total of $399.60.
Even if I don't get any Marriott points when I use these, I think it's still a good deal. I saved just over $100. I value Marriott points at approximately 1 cent per point, so 500 points is only worth about $5 to me. Even if I were able to spend $500 at Marriott and get double or triple points, I'd much rather save the $100.
Still $100 is $100.
$250 are still there.
Apr 11, 2011, 12:24 pm
#40
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Seattle, WA
Programs: UA 1MM, AS MVPG, SPG/Marriott Gold
Posts: 350
Check this out: http://www.marriott.com/incentives/t...rTermsID=11695
You might be lucky if they credit you MR points, but don't count on the points.
You might be lucky if they credit you MR points, but don't count on the points.
In any case, I guess this is YMMV. I'm planning to use these for a stay this weekend so I guess I'll know for sure soon enough.
Apr 11, 2011, 12:54 pm
#41
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Virginia, USA
Posts: 4,510
$250 cards still available, 3 hours after the sale started. Why is there less demand for these?
Apr 11, 2011, 12:58 pm
#42
Join Date: Jun 2008
Programs: AA EXP, National Exec
Posts: 86
All sold out now!!!
Apr 11, 2011, 1:13 pm
#43
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Chicago
Programs: AA ExP, Hyatt Diamond, MR Platinum, PC Platinum, SPG Platinum, HH Gold
Posts: 498
The T&C mention nothing regarding points.
Marriott TravelCards may be used at all JW Marriott® Hotels & Resorts, Edition Hotels™, Autograph CollectionSM, Renaissance® Hotels, Marriott® Hotels & Resorts, Courtyard® by Marriott, Fairfield Inn® & Suites, SpringHill Suites®, Residence Inn®, TownePlace Suites®, and Marriott Vacation Club®(rentals only), and participating hotel retail, spa, golf, or food and beverage outlets.
Card is a pre-paid card, not a credit card, and is property of and issued by MI Fulfillment Services, LLC. Protect card like cash.
Card cannot be applied to group, special corporate/negotiated, catering, associate, or other discounted/non-commissionable rates.
Card cannot be used when reservation is booked by a travel agent or other third party.
Card cannot be used to secure a reservation.
Card is not redeemable for cash and change will not be returned except as required by law. Change is not provided by hotels. See pre-paid card terms and conditions for process.
There are no blackout dates on TravelCards.
Card is not replaceable if lost, stolen, or destroyed.
Marriott TravelCard and Marriott GiftCard terms vary.
Card becomes inactive at the earlier of (a) the use of all value or (b) posted renewal date. (If your card is not used before the posted renewal date, then Marriott will replace the card for free.)
Upon request Marriott will replace card with a new card having an equivalent remaining value anytime after the posted renewal date.
Each transaction will be debited against card balance; if transaction exceeds balance, user must pay the difference.
To check card balance visit gifts.marriott.com or call 1-800-442-6132. For balance information outside the U.S. and Canada use the AT&T Direct® access number for the country you are calling from with 1-800-442-6132.
Use of card confirms acceptance of terms above.
Marriott TravelCards may be used at all JW Marriott® Hotels & Resorts, Edition Hotels™, Autograph CollectionSM, Renaissance® Hotels, Marriott® Hotels & Resorts, Courtyard® by Marriott, Fairfield Inn® & Suites, SpringHill Suites®, Residence Inn®, TownePlace Suites®, and Marriott Vacation Club®(rentals only), and participating hotel retail, spa, golf, or food and beverage outlets.
Card is a pre-paid card, not a credit card, and is property of and issued by MI Fulfillment Services, LLC. Protect card like cash.
Card cannot be applied to group, special corporate/negotiated, catering, associate, or other discounted/non-commissionable rates.
Card cannot be used when reservation is booked by a travel agent or other third party.
Card cannot be used to secure a reservation.
Card is not redeemable for cash and change will not be returned except as required by law. Change is not provided by hotels. See pre-paid card terms and conditions for process.
There are no blackout dates on TravelCards.
Card is not replaceable if lost, stolen, or destroyed.
Marriott TravelCard and Marriott GiftCard terms vary.
Card becomes inactive at the earlier of (a) the use of all value or (b) posted renewal date. (If your card is not used before the posted renewal date, then Marriott will replace the card for free.)
Upon request Marriott will replace card with a new card having an equivalent remaining value anytime after the posted renewal date.
Each transaction will be debited against card balance; if transaction exceeds balance, user must pay the difference.
To check card balance visit gifts.marriott.com or call 1-800-442-6132. For balance information outside the U.S. and Canada use the AT&T Direct® access number for the country you are calling from with 1-800-442-6132.
Use of card confirms acceptance of terms above.
Apr 11, 2011, 2:47 pm
#44
Join Date: May 2004
Programs: Marriott platinum
Posts: 296
Edited to add that I did a search and found the link to Marriotts site. I assume this is the honeymoon registry promo that was referred to above:
https://www.marriottregistry.com/learn_more.aspx
Last edited by LKO; Apr 11, 2011 at 3:54 pm
Apr 11, 2011, 4:09 pm
#45
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2000
Posts: 16,093
What was the honeymoon registry? I guess I've been married so long I didn't even pay attention to that.
Edited to add that I did a search and found the link to Marriotts site. I assume this is the honeymoon registry promo that was referred to above:
https://www.marriottregistry.com/learn_more.aspx
Edited to add that I did a search and found the link to Marriotts site. I assume this is the honeymoon registry promo that was referred to above:
https://www.marriottregistry.com/learn_more.aspx
- Can use MR VISA for 5 pts per dollar
- 10 bonus MR points per dollar spent
The promo has long ended, you should search relevant threads here from last year.