Marriott GC Promo - Up to 12,000 RR Points
Sep 15, 2012, 2:21 pm
#48
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Rochester, NY
Programs: AirTran A+ Elite, Marriott Rewards Plat, Rapid Rewards A List, National Exec, USAir Div Mil
Posts: 323
They must have just started processing these. I ordered my gift cards 8/31 and my 12,000 points were credited to my Rapid Rewards account 9/15.
Sep 15, 2012, 5:10 pm
#49
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 396
Woo! Mine just posted as well. I ordered them around 8/21. Also, in case anyone is seeking a way to reach CC spends, I was able to recoup about 82% of the nominal value after fees via eBay. I strongly prefer points to paying with cash (the front-end refundability is worth the loss of reward point earning to me) at Southwest, so this was a win-win for me.
Sep 16, 2012, 11:54 am
#52
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 396
I mean that they sold for about 92-94% of face value, but after factoring in PayPal and eBay fees, sold for about 82% of face value. Given the virtual 20% rebate in WN points, it's a 102% return (2% profit) plus the advantage of the CC spend. Roughly, YMMV, etc.
Sep 16, 2012, 12:25 pm
#53
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 370
You can sell it on PlasticJungle or Cardpool for 83% value or 87% if you are willing to take an Amazon gift card in return. Not worth the hassle of getting in on this deal unless you plan to use them at Marriott's.
Sep 16, 2012, 2:22 pm
#54
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: LAX
Programs: WN A-List
Posts: 1,020
It would be really nice if they immediately e-mailed an electronic gift card (similar to Amazon) that you could print off and bring with you. The whole 4-5 day shipping time adds too much uncertainty to the equation for me to bother with this promo when I factor in the possibility of a trip change or cancellation.
Sep 16, 2012, 4:01 pm
#55
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Rochester, NY
Programs: AirTran A+ Elite, Marriott Rewards Plat, Rapid Rewards A List, National Exec, USAir Div Mil
Posts: 323
Using them for employer-reimbursed stays yields 20% in Southwest Points and 3.5% cash back through BigCrumbs.
Sep 16, 2012, 11:52 pm
#59
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 4
I'm confused on this. The terms and conditions say: "Marriott Rewards points will not be earned with the purchase of the GiftCards." Do they?