Marriott Cheques Expiration?
Oct 15, 2005 | 8:48 pm
#1
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Southern Indiana
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Marriott Cheques Expiration?
Hi,
I need to order some Marriott Cheques for an upcoming stay. If my trip is rescheduled to a later time how long do I have to use my Marriott Cheques? I didnt know if they have an expiration date? I did a search and didnt find an answer. Thank you, Deb- Indiana
I need to order some Marriott Cheques for an upcoming stay. If my trip is rescheduled to a later time how long do I have to use my Marriott Cheques? I didnt know if they have an expiration date? I did a search and didnt find an answer. Thank you, Deb- Indiana
Oct 16, 2005 | 3:14 pm
#2
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Our Nation's Capital
Posts: 359
They do have an expiration date - each cheque has a month/year noted on it. I've seen folks selling cheques on ebay with an expiration in March/April 2006 - so conceivably you can buy them from Marriott and they'll be good for at least 6 months. Another place when you get them is a redemption of points on mypoints.com - they come in increments of $25.
Dec 28, 2005 | 6:18 pm
#3
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Location: San Antonio, Texas
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Why do these things sell so high on Ebay?
I just checked completed sales for these cheques on Ebay. They go for over $90! Why do people bother with buying them on Ebay? Just to save $5 or so? Doesn't seem worth the time or risk to me. But, I have been wondering if I overlooked something?
Dec 29, 2005 | 2:30 am
#4
Join Date: Dec 2003
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I buy my Marriott cheques from giftcertificates.com via the Marriott mall.
I usually order 5x$100 and 5x$50 as there is a flat shipping charge(small)that way my cheques are fresh and genuine.
I also get some extra points out of it.
One caution-be careful using your cheques at check-in.If you have a remaining balance on your bill(the hotel owes you)you will have a hassle getting a refund and may not get one at all.Better to use a small amount at check-in and pay the balance upon checking out(more cheques,cash or CC)
I usually order 5x$100 and 5x$50 as there is a flat shipping charge(small)that way my cheques are fresh and genuine.
I also get some extra points out of it.
One caution-be careful using your cheques at check-in.If you have a remaining balance on your bill(the hotel owes you)you will have a hassle getting a refund and may not get one at all.Better to use a small amount at check-in and pay the balance upon checking out(more cheques,cash or CC)