Tossed out the incredibly crappy tags right at the Post Office, after getting my hopes up with the nice box. I just loved how the cardboard ID insert was too long for the plastic tag and stuck out on the ends.

But I kept the nifty wire connectors. Will use them to attach my free, custom-photo KLM tags which arrived same day. I suggest people make their own tags there before the offer goes away.

The cardboard insert is too long so that you can pull it out and write your information on it. Once that is done, the end of the tag is perforated so you can tear off the offending piece and it fits nicely back into the holder. Agree they have a very cheap feel to them but they're better than nothing (when is the last time Marriott gave ANYTHING as a year end gift) and the overhanging cardboard certainly isn't a foul offense.

wow they do look cheap, I still have the metal one from the last time they sent it out and that one is miles ahead

Can anyone who got them make a photo of them? It will probably take a few weeks for them to arrive over here in Europe. Thanks!

Edit:

My apologies Cheap Elite, I see them now! Was a bit sleepy;)

Yep this surely is 1 time When I MEAN it SPG you shouldnt have

I tossed the cardboard insert and put in my business card instead, it fits perfectly. I had expected something better -- like with custom printed name on it. I think the old saying "Don't look a gift horse in the mouth" applies here.

Wow. People complaining about their FREE gift.

Now I've seen everything. ;)

I received mine today as well. Thought they were decent, and perfect replacement for the ones ripped off by TSA on my last trip.

BTW, it is colored in silver/platinum, the same color as the platinum card.

Free is Free didnt
receive anything from Marriott or Hilton...

+1

Mine arrived today and I thought they were a nice gesture from Starwood. Frankly, given the overall economic environment, this package actually surpassed my expectations (although they were very low).

For those who felt that elite status tags were over the top, you'll be pleased to know that no elite type wording appears on the tags, just a platinum swath of color along the right of the side with the picture. So, no screaming lettering to indicate that you're a Platinum.

Perhaps you should have taken a closer look before tossing away: the cardboard inserts had a perforation that allows for tear off after filling out the data on the card. This allows the insert to more than comfortably fit in the tag. I simply inserted my business card.

Got mine yesterday (Saturday) as well. Like it! :)

Thanks for the picture cheap elite! I really like that they used one with metal wire to fix it at the laguage. Thanks Starwood will report when mine arrives. :p