Goodie bag?
Nov 12, 2017, 10:20 pm
#1
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Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Programs: Eurobonus Diamond, Air New Zealand Gold
Posts: 39
Goodie bag?
Hey guys anyone know what's up with the Diamond goodie bag? A few year ago there used to be all sorts of things there, one year I got some marshall earphones, another various condiments, candle holders, etc etc
Now all I see is some concierge thing and SAS bag tags..
Its not like selection before was ground breaking or amazing but at least there was a choice...
Anyone know what's up?
Now all I see is some concierge thing and SAS bag tags..
Its not like selection before was ground breaking or amazing but at least there was a choice...
Anyone know what's up?
Nov 12, 2017, 10:58 pm
#3
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Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Programs: Eurobonus Diamond, Air New Zealand Gold
Posts: 39
Nov 12, 2017, 11:23 pm
#5
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Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Programs: Eurobonus Diamond, Air New Zealand Gold
Posts: 39
Yes it started off not too bad - eg marshall headphones and has gotten worse and worse over the years to be zero to non Scandinavians and very limited to those in Scandinavia by the looks....
Nov 13, 2017, 2:55 am
#6
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 11
(That said, I agree -- you're not really missing out)
Nov 13, 2017, 3:55 am
#7
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Seat 1L these days :)
Programs: AF Platinum/AY LUMO/SK EBG/baEC S/HYATT Globalist/MR LTP/A3 *G/HH Dia/IHG plat
Posts: 7,957
With so FEW actual additional benefits for EBD they really should do something tl improve the few that are there!
They could have some options like
10000extra points
2x free confirmed upgrade in europe
30€ or equiv tax free shopping on board
Or something like that if its shipping theybare worried about
But these are rather insulting IN MY OPINION!
Luggage tags or concierge service 👎👎👎👎
Just Saying
They could have some options like
10000extra points
2x free confirmed upgrade in europe
30€ or equiv tax free shopping on board
Or something like that if its shipping theybare worried about
But these are rather insulting IN MY OPINION!
Luggage tags or concierge service 👎👎👎👎
Just Saying
Nov 13, 2017, 4:03 am
#8
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Koala Lemur
Programs: SK EBD LTG (*G)
Posts: 2,447
It does appear that shipping is a concern. They have added a provision that if the package is returned to them, the member has to pay for repeated shipping. I am pretty sure it was not there before. I noticed this, because the two previous times, I actually had to ask for reshipping as the package never reached me. On both accounts, the addressing was apparently wrong. It seems that the plusdeal's software is buggy, and this might cost real money to EB ...
Nov 13, 2017, 6:35 am
#9
Join Date: Jul 2012
Programs: BA Gold (OWE), SAS Diamond (*G)
Posts: 584
I gave up and ordered the luggage tags. I expect that the package is small enough to fit in the regular post, thus reducing this shipping costs issue.
Really getting tired with SK's nonsense now...
Really getting tired with SK's nonsense now...
Nov 13, 2017, 7:38 am
#10
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Seat 1L these days :)
Programs: AF Platinum/AY LUMO/SK EBG/baEC S/HYATT Globalist/MR LTP/A3 *G/HH Dia/IHG plat
Posts: 7,957
It does appear that shipping is a concern. They have added a provision that if the package is returned to them, the member has to pay for repeated shipping. I am pretty sure it was not there before. I noticed this, because the two previous times, I actually had to ask for reshipping as the package never reached me. On both accounts, the addressing was apparently wrong. It seems that the plusdeal's software is buggy, and this might cost real money to EB ...
Nov 13, 2017, 12:34 pm
#11
Join Date: Oct 2011
Programs: EuroBonus Diamond, Delta Skymiles 360, BAEC LTG, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Ambassador
Posts: 2,827
They can discontinue the goodie bag immediately and replace it with upgrade vouchers, the system for that is already there. But that would be listening to paying customers, something SK doesn't do.
Nov 13, 2017, 6:26 pm
#12
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Location: Tokyo, Japan
Programs: Eurobonus Diamond, Air New Zealand Gold
Posts: 39
Air NZ (Among many other) has this complimentary upgrade for Gold Tier, its such a nice simple perk that really makes a difference.
Nov 14, 2017, 8:26 am
#13
Join Date: Oct 2011
Programs: EuroBonus Diamond, Delta Skymiles 360, BAEC LTG, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Ambassador
Posts: 2,827
BA does it, DL does it, others do it, it is a well appreciated perk that works for almost everyone. I specifically like how BA lets me upgrade others as I won't use them myself often.
Nov 22, 2017, 10:37 pm
#15
Join Date: Jul 2012
Programs: BA Gold (OWE), SAS Diamond (*G)
Posts: 584
As I mentioned, I 'chose' the luggage tags thing. They arrived yesterday. Two points. Firstly, it's sent in a padded B4-ish envelope, so that solves the problem of things not getting delivered as it fits in most post boxes. Second, the quality is bad, really bad; the leather feels cheap and unfinished. I initially thought it was actually fake leather, but I've seen far better-finished fake leather goods in H&M and the like. It's the sort of thing one would expect to receive as a complimentary gift or as swag at a conference. Not really a "goodie" at all. I don't see myself using them. Disappointing.