Bonus bucks questions and issues [Merged threads]
Mar 10, 2008, 8:31 pm
#1516
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: San Jose CA
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Having now checked in with the BBs, they won't produce a bill without them at the end of the week, as indicated by damon2. Rats!
Mar 11, 2008, 8:40 am
#1517
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Phoenix
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No, I would not be comfortable billing my employer for more than the cost. But I'm trying to account for the BB cost, the pre-BB cost, and post-BB cost.
Having now checked in with the BBs, they won't produce a bill without them at the end of the week, as indicated by damon2. Rats!
Having now checked in with the BBs, they won't produce a bill without them at the end of the week, as indicated by damon2. Rats!
Well the bill will show the application of the bonus bucks. I guess you can show them the bill that came with the bonus bucks to get reinbursed for those.
Mar 11, 2008, 11:22 am
#1518
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: IAD
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So why don't you book your hotel stays using your points? I mean, are you comfortable billing your employer the room, when you actually could have stayed for free?
Mar 11, 2008, 3:32 pm
#1519
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Location: Wyoming
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I think this is taking it to another level. I wouldn't expect someone to use their points for a stay but asking if you are comfortable billing your customer/employeer for more then you paid is a valid question.
Mar 16, 2008, 12:03 am
#1520
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Virginia
Programs: Marriott Rewards Platinum Member, Starwood, Hilton Honors
Posts: 514
After checking some hotel availabilities with the M11 rate, I found that the BBs are more limited than before, particularly when I'm inquiring in the Arlington, VA area. One search indicated that you'll receive a $50 BB when your reservation includes a Sunday night stay.
Is this something that's changing for BBs from here on?
Please advise.
Is this something that's changing for BBs from here on?
Please advise.
Mar 16, 2008, 1:19 am
#1521
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Why would you hunt for a rate that includes a BB when you can buy them for $20 or less?
Mar 16, 2008, 6:28 am
#1522
Join Date: Jul 2004
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Mar 16, 2008, 12:18 pm
#1523
Join Date: May 1998
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Sometimes I book through the 1-800 number (or one of the other numbers listed on the certificate if I'm outside the US), but if I'm somewhere where I can't get a toll-free call, I've booked a reservation on-line or through the property itself and called later to confirm that the rate is OK for Bonus Bucks.
You might give this a try. What has happened with me is that the CSR at the phone number will enter something into the reservation noting that I will be using Bonus Bucks (or Premium Pounds or Extra Euros) so that the property knows it has been OK'd when I check in and tender the certificates.
You might give this a try. What has happened with me is that the CSR at the phone number will enter something into the reservation noting that I will be using Bonus Bucks (or Premium Pounds or Extra Euros) so that the property knows it has been OK'd when I check in and tender the certificates.
Mar 16, 2008, 1:37 pm
#1524
Join Date: May 2007
Location: NC
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For about a month you could buy them on Geico's website; which was useful - but they are no longer available ...so am not certain where holtju2 is getting them now. (ebay perhaps, which technically is a violation of the T&C's for BB's.
However, free is better than $20; so I still check to see if hotels in the area are offering a rate that includes one.
If you found a $50 BB, I would think you are referring to a FI - and these may be "leftovers" from the last BB promotion run.....'cause there aren't very many hotels out there with them now. My advice - stay there, and grab up the free $50.
However, free is better than $20; so I still check to see if hotels in the area are offering a rate that includes one.
If you found a $50 BB, I would think you are referring to a FI - and these may be "leftovers" from the last BB promotion run.....'cause there aren't very many hotels out there with them now. My advice - stay there, and grab up the free $50.
Mar 19, 2008, 4:14 pm
#1525
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Denver, CO
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No longer available?!
I used one of these successfully a couple weeks back. I went back to Geico to purchase a few more, but they apparently no longer offer the Marriott Bonus Bucks on the site. Anyone else been able to find them recently?
Mar 20, 2008, 8:24 am
#1526
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Mar 20, 2008, 2:57 pm
#1527
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: FLL
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If we are lucky, they will get some more and put offer them on their website again, but I would not hold my breath. One can hope though, right?
Mar 20, 2008, 8:26 pm
#1528
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Join Date: Dec 2004
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expiring Bonus Bucks
I have Marriott Bonus Bucks that are about to expire. Does anyone have any experience with getting the expiration date extended?
Mar 20, 2008, 8:29 pm
#1529
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Wenatchee, WA
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Probably won't happen. You're better off trying to trade them on Coupon Connection for ones that expire later.
Mar 21, 2008, 2:14 am
#1530
Join Date: May 2007
Location: NC
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if you read the thread Geico/Bonus Bucks there are a couple people looking for them -
otherwise, I agree with previous post - there is little chance of getting them extended.
I am in the same boat - but I found a weekend rate where both nights are less than $150 - am going to hand it over to my sis and she can take the kids and just let them enjoy the pool, have a free breakfast, etc - for about the same price as a breakfast at IHOP!
otherwise, I agree with previous post - there is little chance of getting them extended.
I am in the same boat - but I found a weekend rate where both nights are less than $150 - am going to hand it over to my sis and she can take the kids and just let them enjoy the pool, have a free breakfast, etc - for about the same price as a breakfast at IHOP!