Fall megabonus offer
Aug 31, 2008 | 8:06 am
#76
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: houston
Programs: UA Lifetime Platinum, 2MM since 1981, MAR Lifetime Plat, IHG Plat Amb. Global Entry
Posts: 561
I am Platinum and never got the email and I did receive the same message online. I have participated in all the previous promotions.
I just emailed customer service and they signed me up for the 50k, but I don't see it in my online account, yet. Perhaps when it starts on Sep 15?
I just emailed customer service and they signed me up for the 50k, but I don't see it in my online account, yet. Perhaps when it starts on Sep 15?
Aug 31, 2008 | 9:39 am
#77
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Chicago, IL
Programs: Marriott Platinum Premier, AAdvantage Platinum (1MM Lifetime Gold), Avis First
Posts: 524
mine is on line for 35K ... weak
Aug 31, 2008 | 1:31 pm
#78
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: CLT
Programs: AA-EXP, MR-PP
Posts: 3,440
I emailed (through web page to CS) and got response within few hours.
Based on your Platinum Elite status I would be happy to change your MegaBonus offer. Your has been changed so that you will now receive 35,000 Marriott Rewards Mega Bonus points when you stay a total of 20 Visa paid nights - plus an additional 15,000 points when you stay a total of 25 Visa paid nights. You can receive up to a total of 50,000 points when you have 25 Visa paid nights.
Since this is a manual change you will not see it updated in your online account however please rest assured that I will be tracking your account and once you have the needed number of nights I will add the additional bonus points to your account.
Since this is a manual change you will not see it updated in your online account however please rest assured that I will be tracking your account and once you have the needed number of nights I will add the additional bonus points to your account.
Aug 31, 2008 | 6:53 pm
#79
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: BOS
Programs: DL DM 2MM, Marriott LT Titanium, Hertz PC, Avis PC
Posts: 17,194
So whats up with the link on the main Marriot page being broken? I'm still unable to register online, nor have I gotten any email with a link.
Sep 2, 2008 | 11:18 am
#80
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: houston
Programs: UA Lifetime Platinum, 2MM since 1981, MAR Lifetime Plat, IHG Plat Amb. Global Entry
Posts: 561
Looks like it is fixed
I can now see my progress indicator for the 50k megabonus.
The previously broken link is now functional.
The previously broken link is now functional.
Sep 3, 2008 | 5:50 pm
#81
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Programs: Hyatt LT Globalist, Marriott LT Titanium, AA Plat Pro/LT Plat
Posts: 1,205
I got 5K every third stay up to 25K. Changed to 50K via email.
Sep 4, 2008 | 5:17 am
#82
Join Date: Dec 2007
Programs: *wood Plat, PC Plat RA, Shangri-la Diamond, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Plat
Posts: 116
Thanks for your link!
Sep 4, 2008 | 6:01 am
#83
Join Date: Apr 2008
Programs: Marriott Rewards Platinum
Posts: 141
Aaagggghh
I e-mailed to have my MegaBonus changed from 35,000 for 20 nights to that plus 50,000 if I did 25 (which I should easily manage).
I don't know where Marriott is recruiting some of their customer service staff, but some haven't a clue what they are doing. They said I couldn't have the 50,000 for 25 nights as i hadn't stayed 20 nights on the promotion (err, the one that doesn't start until the 15th of September?!). I tried not to be too rude in my reply, but sometimes you really do wonder (this from someone who is struggling to get a new job, maybe I should lower my standards?)
Anyway, I suspect I will get there in the end. Just like I will eventually get all my points posted for 4 stays that Marriott seem to have gone out of their way to mess up ....
I don't know where Marriott is recruiting some of their customer service staff, but some haven't a clue what they are doing. They said I couldn't have the 50,000 for 25 nights as i hadn't stayed 20 nights on the promotion (err, the one that doesn't start until the 15th of September?!). I tried not to be too rude in my reply, but sometimes you really do wonder (this from someone who is struggling to get a new job, maybe I should lower my standards?)
Anyway, I suspect I will get there in the end. Just like I will eventually get all my points posted for 4 stays that Marriott seem to have gone out of their way to mess up ....
Sep 4, 2008 | 6:26 am
#84
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Charleston, SC, USA
Programs: Avis Pref+, Hyatt Explorist, Marriott Life Gold, Honors Silver, IHG Plat via MC.
Posts: 6,789
so I hereby join GrizShel #29 & MileKing #32 in chanting "So-pathetic!" in the same rhythm as athletes chanted "Copacetic!" circa 2000.There is nothing Mega about staying 6 times & earning 1 Bonus free night at a suburban Courtyard with a Roof of the Wal-Mart view
! Contrast this to earning 3 Hyatt FFNs!
Sep 4, 2008 | 8:13 am
#85
Moderator, Marriott Bonvoy & FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: McKinney, TX, USA
Programs: United Silver; AA Plat/2MM; Marriott LT Titanium; Hilton Gold
Posts: 11,775
Not sure where all the angst is coming from since as a Marriott Gold/Plat you shouldn't have any problems calling MR and changing promotions to one that better suits your stay patterns.
Sep 4, 2008 | 8:19 am
#86
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Charleston, SC, USA
Programs: Avis Pref+, Hyatt Explorist, Marriott Life Gold, Honors Silver, IHG Plat via MC.
Posts: 6,789
No angst, hhoope01--just a yawn & a shrug & a derisive smirk 
. BTW, I'm a low-end Silver. I'm just saying that this Bonus does not inspire me to make an effort to stay at Marriotts. OTOH, the X14s of 2002--3 did.
. BTW, I'm a low-end Silver. I'm just saying that this Bonus does not inspire me to make an effort to stay at Marriotts. OTOH, the X14s of 2002--3 did.
Sep 4, 2008 | 8:41 am
#87
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Johnstown, PA
Programs: UA P, Delta SL, US SL, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Diamond, IHG PL AMB, Marriott Plat, SPG Plat
Posts: 928
Even when you call, it appears that the 35/50K promotions are only for Plats. Now I do not begrudge the Plats this, I am on my way to Plat myself, but what incentive does it give Silvers and Golds that you only get the low-end promotions? Why not give every one ALL the promotions and you get the points you earn based on your stay pattern. Not everyone will do 25 nights between 15 Sep and 15 Jan, but they might do 15 stays in that period.
Sep 4, 2008 | 12:10 pm
#88
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2001
Posts: 10,626
I'm annoyed that this Megabonus offer is tied to a Visa card. 
Not exactly ideal for people who have to use a corp amex...
Not exactly ideal for people who have to use a corp amex...
Sep 5, 2008 | 3:20 am
#89
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Glasgow, Scotland
Programs: British Airways Executive Club Gold, Marriott Lifetime Platinum
Posts: 226
I too was offered the 20 nights / 35K points incentive. I sent an email asking for the 25/50K version (which I'll achieve comfortably) and received a very pleasant and helpful email back the same day to confirm.
I would never have thought of this if it hadn't been for this thread, so thanks very much to all the FTers who have contributed.
I would never have thought of this if it hadn't been for this thread, so thanks very much to all the FTers who have contributed.
Sep 5, 2008 | 7:59 am
#90
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: montreal
Posts: 305
Curses! I was really looking forward to nailing this promotion right off the top. I just went to book my rooms and discovered that all the local Marriotts are pretty much sold out for the next month. Sheesh!