[EXPIRED] Earn up to 30,000 Starpoints [App must be APPROVED by 9.4.2012]
Aug 13, 2012, 12:51 pm
#181
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 1,171
I was in the same boat. When I called, they bumped mine up by 3,000 - and it appeared the CSR was willing to give me the full 5,000 if only I had the offer code for the new 30k deal. Unfortunately, I didn't, and couldn't locate it in a hurry. So if you've recently applied and received the Amex SPG for the 25k offer, try to find out what the offer code is for the 30k deal. When you have that information, call them up and see if they will credit you the extra 5k points.
Aug 13, 2012, 4:07 pm
#183
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 9
I was in the same boat. When I called, they bumped mine up by 3,000 - and it appeared the CSR was willing to give me the full 5,000 if only I had the offer code for the new 30k deal. Unfortunately, I didn't, and couldn't locate it in a hurry. So if you've recently applied and received the Amex SPG for the 25k offer, try to find out what the offer code is for the 30k deal. When you have that information, call them up and see if they will credit you the extra 5k points.
Thanks.
Aug 13, 2012, 7:26 pm
#184
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Philadelphia/NY/CA
Programs: US Airways/SPG/Club Carlson (Gold)/United/Marriott Rewards Premier (Silver)/Priority Club Platinum
Posts: 331
I called 4 days ago. The CSR agreed to bump me up for 3000 pts. But I haven't seen the pts posted to my account yet. How long does it take for the "good will" pts posted to your account? I am worrying that the CSR fooled me on the phone and did not actually do anything on my account since I can not track any action they took.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Have 1 question for everyone. 30K is the biggest bonus they have offered correct?
Aug 13, 2012, 7:33 pm
#185
In Memoriam
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Southern California
Programs: Hertz 5 star, Priceline Hotel bidder. AA PLT, 1MM.
Posts: 2,910
What is different now is the minimum spend is alot higher than 2 yrs ago. I do not recall what it was but it may have been $1K/account. Now it is $5K/account.
The Starwood pts are quite valuable. Especially when used as "cash & points" for hotel redemptions.
Aug 13, 2012, 10:35 pm
#186
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 42
I called 4 days ago. The CSR agreed to bump me up for 3000 pts. But I haven't seen the pts posted to my account yet. How long does it take for the "good will" pts posted to your account? I am worrying that the CSR fooled me on the phone and did not actually do anything on my account since I can not track any action they took.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Same question to you bandana.
My luck wasn't as good but I had applied in May. Perhaps I need to try again with a different CSR
Aug 14, 2012, 1:32 pm
#187
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 411
Thanks for the tip! The Points Guy had a blog article today about this topic. You are correct....if you apply for both at the same time, and get instantly approved for one but waitlisted for the other, you will be hit with two inquiries (as the second inquiry will hit several days after the first). However, others have reported that if you get approved for both instantly at time of application, you will only be hit with one inquiry. So it's hit or miss, and the bottom line is there's no way you can predict what will happen ahead of time.
Aug 14, 2012, 4:06 pm
#188
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 1,860
Super disappointed so far with AMEX. Approved on August 8th - still no card.
I am almost concerned the card won't be here in time for my flight this Friday. If that is in fact true - AMEX will be in the "all hope is lost category". Aka to hell with them. They can't even print a card out and get it to someone in decent time.
I am almost concerned the card won't be here in time for my flight this Friday. If that is in fact true - AMEX will be in the "all hope is lost category". Aka to hell with them. They can't even print a card out and get it to someone in decent time.
Aug 14, 2012, 4:56 pm
#189
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: LAX
Programs: AA, TY, UR, UA, US, WN, MR, SPG
Posts: 1,453
Super disappointed so far with AMEX. Approved on August 8th - still no card.
I am almost concerned the card won't be here in time for my flight this Friday. If that is in fact true - AMEX will be in the "all hope is lost category". Aka to hell with them. They can't even print a card out and get it to someone in decent time.
I am almost concerned the card won't be here in time for my flight this Friday. If that is in fact true - AMEX will be in the "all hope is lost category". Aka to hell with them. They can't even print a card out and get it to someone in decent time.
Aug 14, 2012, 5:08 pm
#191
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 1,860
I've already received a letter from them congratulating me on being accepted and everything. I called 15 minutes after my application and I was approved at that time as well.
Aug 14, 2012, 8:35 pm
#192
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 940
As a data point, i applied 8/8 evening and got my card on 8/13 (regular, non-expedited). The approval email says 5-10 business days.
Last edited by BOShappyflyer; Aug 14, 2012 at 9:25 pm
Aug 14, 2012, 9:13 pm
#193
Join Date: May 2010
Location: NYC
Posts: 246
Does Amex do 1 day/2day/or overnight for expedited delivery option? I need to pay something fast (this Friday) and will want to apply tonight, call tomorrow morning, and have them expedite deliver so I can get the card on Thurs. Too tough?
