Another iDine question?
Aug 8, 2002 | 4:25 pm
#2
Join Date: Mar 1999
Location: Utah
Programs: DL DM UA AA Hilton Starwood
Posts: 581
I have had miles post three times in the last two months that were all used with Entertainment coupons.
As far as I know, iDine has no way of knowing that you even used a coupon, only the amount charged to your card. And if they do know, it did not stop mine from posting promptly.
Go for it.
As far as I know, iDine has no way of knowing that you even used a coupon, only the amount charged to your card. And if they do know, it did not stop mine from posting promptly.
Go for it.
Aug 9, 2002 | 10:42 pm
#4
Join Date: Apr 1999
Location: Oak Park, IL
Programs: AA 2 MM LIfetime Platinum, SPG Platinum, Hilton Silver, BA
Posts: 3,585
I agree. They have no way of knowing that you are using a coupon of any kind. And the restaurant doesn't know your card belongs to IDine. Why would this belong on spam?
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Aug 9, 2002 | 10:57 pm
#5
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Programs: AA- Lifetime Platinum; Marriott - Lifetime Platinum: Starwood - Gold; IHG - Platinum
Posts: 2,201
I have had no problem when using a coupon at an Idine restaurant. I agree with the posters above who say there is no way Idine even knows. The total amount of the check is what is reported to Idine.
Aug 9, 2002 | 11:15 pm
#6
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Washington, D.C.
Posts: 306
Just to confirm: I too have earned iDine points while simultaneously using a "$5 off" coupon from the local newspaper. They strongly insist that you can't use a coupon and collect iDine points, but there appears to be no enforcement mechanism for iDine's "no coupons" rule.
Aug 10, 2002 | 2:20 am
#7
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Los Angeles, CA,
Programs: Hertz President Circle, Copaair Presidential
Posts: 708
Idine does have a way of knowing. It depends on whether the restuarant at which you ate reports it or not.
I have usually gotten points that were used in conjunction with discount coupons. However, one time, I called to inquire why my points have not posted, and the Idine rep. informed me that it was due to the fact that I used a coupon.
In summary, in most cases, you will get points even if you used coupons. However, there are restuarants who make note of it, so you won't get to "double dip," so to speak.
Bottom line is, don't ask the Idine representatives whehter or not you could apply discount coupons and earn points. They will ALWAYS reply, "No."
I have usually gotten points that were used in conjunction with discount coupons. However, one time, I called to inquire why my points have not posted, and the Idine rep. informed me that it was due to the fact that I used a coupon.
In summary, in most cases, you will get points even if you used coupons. However, there are restuarants who make note of it, so you won't get to "double dip," so to speak.
Bottom line is, don't ask the Idine representatives whehter or not you could apply discount coupons and earn points. They will ALWAYS reply, "No."
Aug 10, 2002 | 7:43 am
#8
Join Date: May 2002
Posts: 445
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by ontheroad:
Does this belong is S.P.A.M.?</font>
Does this belong is S.P.A.M.?</font>
IMHO - Spam - Providers have there own point systems that may or may not ever be redeemed into Air/Hotel Points - Here is flyer talks description of the SPAM Category -
S.P.A.M. Sites with Points and Alternative Miles, including referral bonuses, congas, and any of the other loyalty currencies
Perhaps an Idine or Restaurant Category to go along with the Credit Card and Phone Categories would be appropriate since iDine is not Spam
[This message has been edited by FC_Dave (edited 08-10-2002).]
Aug 10, 2002 | 1:17 pm
#10
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: florida
Posts: 399
i just had about 6 idines denied because i used a coupon...they were all from the same restaurant...i am pretty certain that the restaurant tells idine (somehow) about the coupon becuase...how would they know...likewise i had one very expensive meal where i used a 20 percent off coupon..and i got the miles...it must have to do with the individual restaurant
Aug 10, 2002 | 7:00 pm
#11
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: Ashburn, VA (IAD/DCA/BWI)
Posts: 2,757
I believe there is a fine print about using coupons. The official rule is (was?) that you have to get one of two, coupon or idine discount/FF miles.
If you have received idine credit with coupons then you got extra bonus. But if you didn't get the miles with coupon, then please don't complain...
idine takes ?% (does anyone know what the % is?) of the bill so if a restaurant takes a coupon such as Entertainment (usually 50% off), it can't break even on those bills if it takes both discounts...
my two cents.
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If you have received idine credit with coupons then you got extra bonus. But if you didn't get the miles with coupon, then please don't complain...
idine takes ?% (does anyone know what the % is?) of the bill so if a restaurant takes a coupon such as Entertainment (usually 50% off), it can't break even on those bills if it takes both discounts...
my two cents.
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