Marriott was nice and didn't drop me down!
Feb 20, 2004 | 1:48 pm
#16
Join Date: Jul 2000
Posts: 866
Interesting that lots of plats who did not requalify are apparently being given plat anyway.
How about non-requalifying golds- have any of you received 04 gold cards aftera all?
How about non-requalifying golds- have any of you received 04 gold cards aftera all?
Feb 20, 2004 | 3:58 pm
#17
Join Date: Jun 1999
Posts: 217
Gold last year, listed as Gold on web site as of 2/18 but did not meet the threshold. So I'm currently listed as Gold online but I received a Silver card the other day in the mail.
Is the system not updated or did I recieve the Silver card in error? I hope the latter.
jb
Is the system not updated or did I recieve the Silver card in error? I hope the latter.
jb
Feb 20, 2004 | 6:26 pm
#18
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: UK
Programs: AA LfGLD, HH Gold, PC Plt, Marriott Plt
Posts: 280
Received my Gold card this week. Did not get the 50+ nights qualification last year.
I was surprised as I am based in the UK.
I was surprised as I am based in the UK.
Feb 21, 2004 | 9:37 pm
#19
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: So Paulo
Programs: DL DM, 1MM AA PLT 2MM, Marriott Lifetime Titanium, and...Smiles Diamante
Posts: 2,811
Nothing here. I think I only stayed 10 nights last year (if that) -- I wonder if I'm going to get the full boot. 
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Feb 24, 2004 | 7:52 pm
#20
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 1,111
Got comped to Platinum in mid-2003 based on Priority Club Platinum (no proof, faxes needed)!! I ended up going with Starwood and Hilton instead and spent zero (0) nights in 2003 with Marriott. This year I was downgraded to a lowly Gold. Now I am 
that so many here retained Platinum level. 
that so many here retained Platinum level.
Feb 24, 2004 | 8:30 pm
#21
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: BOS
Programs: Free Agent! B6 Mosaic, AA 5MM LT Plat (EXP gone), SPG LT Plat, WN APlus, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 325
Well, I must be unlucky, I had 73 nights last year (actually 77, but 4 haven't shown up yet although I expect it will eventually be straightened out), and I got a Gold card in the mail yesterday.
Kind of depressing, people with 10-15 nights stay Platinum and I have 73 and get the downgrade to Gold. Especially since I really have 77 ...
Kind of depressing, people with 10-15 nights stay Platinum and I have 73 and get the downgrade to Gold. Especially since I really have 77 ...
Feb 24, 2004 | 11:10 pm
#22
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Here and there...
Posts: 1,505
I had about 25~30 nights last year as a Platinum and received Gold card recently. But I completed Platinum Challenge at the end of Jan, so my status is back in Platinum again.
Feb 25, 2004 | 7:22 am
#23
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Dexter, MI, USA
Programs: Marriott Rewards Gold, Delta SM, Southwest CP
Posts: 205
Andy, if you send them an e-mail, I guarantee you they'll kick you back up to platinum. A rep told me recently that it's automatic if you get 70 nights and request it.
Feb 25, 2004 | 9:58 am
#24
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Gera, Germany
Posts: 160
44 Nights in 2004
The website shows "GOLD"
In the Mail a SILVER-Card.
The website shows "GOLD"
In the Mail a SILVER-Card.
Feb 27, 2004 | 10:49 am
#25
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Between AUS, EWR, and YTO In a little twisty maze of airline seats, all alike.. but I wanna go home with the armadillo
Programs: CO, NW, & UA forum moderator emeritus. Eurobonus Millionaire
Posts: 38,711
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by ronin:
How about non-requalifying golds- have any of you received 04 gold cards aftera all?</font>
How about non-requalifying golds- have any of you received 04 gold cards aftera all?</font>
Feb 27, 2004 | 7:36 pm
#26
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: BOS
Programs: Free Agent! B6 Mosaic, AA 5MM LT Plat (EXP gone), SPG LT Plat, WN APlus, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 325
As noted above, I had 73 nights, downgraded to Gold (hopefully now fixed). With my Gold card I got a "buyup" offer back to Plat for 50K points. Maybe somehow the downgrade decision is based on whether they think you might blow the points?
But, seriously, how could Plat (vs. Gold) possibly be worth 50K points? Hard to imagine the bonus earning 50K points back, no suite upgrades, and so on. Gold vs. Platinum just doesn't seem to be that different. The Platinum arrival gift is usually water + Milano cookies, value around $3.
But, seriously, how could Plat (vs. Gold) possibly be worth 50K points? Hard to imagine the bonus earning 50K points back, no suite upgrades, and so on. Gold vs. Platinum just doesn't seem to be that different. The Platinum arrival gift is usually water + Milano cookies, value around $3.
Feb 28, 2004 | 11:59 am
#27
Join Date: May 1998
Location: Naples FL, Munich DE
Programs: UA MM, AA 2MM, Marriott LT Titanium, Hilton Gold
Posts: 6,816
Still no card, also no Elite Offers.
Wonder if the envelope got lost in the mail?
Wonder if the envelope got lost in the mail?
Feb 28, 2004 | 12:37 pm
#28
Join Date: Sep 1999
Location: CHS
Programs: UA Premier, AA Gold, AC 25K, Marriott LT Titanium, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Gold
Posts: 2,144
I missed Platinum last year by a long shot (barely covered Gold). I called at the beginning of the year for a 'challenge'. Was told that I would retain Platinum during the challenge and for the remainder of the year if I had 18 nights in 90 days. Currently at 14 nights.
I did not get a new card or coupons either. I assumed that it was because I was on the challenge.
I did not get a new card or coupons either. I assumed that it was because I was on the challenge.