MR Platinum Visa
Aug 17, 2001 | 12:09 pm
#1
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Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: "Did you ever see Dallas from an MD-80 at night?" just doesn't have the same ring to it...
Posts: 1,685
MR Platinum Visa
Tried a search, but no answers to my specific questions for this card, an application for which came in the mail today.
The promo I received says 3 points for every $1 spent at Marriott properties, and an additional 2 points for every $1 spent at full service Marriotts, thus yielding 5 points for every $1 spent.
Question: that's over and above my regular points (and plt. bonus), right? Does that make it an effective yield of 4/6 points for every $1?
Sounds too good to be true to me.
I also noticed in my search that there were some problems with the bonus points posting last year. Is this still true?
[This message has been edited by SuperSlug (edited 08-17-2001).]
The promo I received says 3 points for every $1 spent at Marriott properties, and an additional 2 points for every $1 spent at full service Marriotts, thus yielding 5 points for every $1 spent.
Question: that's over and above my regular points (and plt. bonus), right? Does that make it an effective yield of 4/6 points for every $1?
Sounds too good to be true to me.
I also noticed in my search that there were some problems with the bonus points posting last year. Is this still true?
[This message has been edited by SuperSlug (edited 08-17-2001).]
Aug 17, 2001 | 12:13 pm
#2
Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: Land of 10,000 Upgrades
Posts: 9,459
Discussed in excruciating detail here:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/Forum63/HTML/000477.html
Read it and draw your own conclusions.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/Forum63/HTML/000477.html
Read it and draw your own conclusions.
Aug 17, 2001 | 12:23 pm
#3
Original Poster
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: "Did you ever see Dallas from an MD-80 at night?" just doesn't have the same ring to it...
Posts: 1,685
Thanks, UpgradeMe. I searched under "Rewards Platinum Visa" in the subject line. Figured that just about covered it; guess it didn't!
Sorry for the clutter (and yes, I've drawn my own conclusion!)
Sorry for the clutter (and yes, I've drawn my own conclusion!)
Aug 20, 2001 | 11:48 am
#4
Join Date: Apr 2001
Posts: 5
I agree the wording was deceptive and when I applied I was told they were going to change the language to be more clear. I think the card is a good value if you stay at Marriott hotels. The no annual fee for one year makes this card worth it if you pay it off each month