Jan 16, 18, 9:55 pm
Last edit by: yyznomad
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Picture by yyznomad
The below photo courtesy of G37driver:
All measurements below are approximate.
Shipping Box Information
Color: White
Length: 11.5 inches
Width: 7.25 inches
Height: 3 inches
Pouch Information
Exterior Color: Silver/Gray
Exterior Material: Leather
Interior Lining Color: Brown
Interior Lining Material: Rawhide/Suede-like material
Length at base: 8 inches
Length between widest points: 10 inches
Height: 6.5 inches
Width at base: 2 inches
Made in China
Thank You Card
7200 93rd Ave North, Unit 140
Minneapolis, MN 55445
Is this targeted? To whom?
Anecdotal accounts in this thread show that majority of recipients are LTP, but not all LTP have received it at this point.
Reports here indicate the package/gift is not confined to USA.
Also, some members, such as schley, reported receiving a different package as described below:
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/29252939-post40.html
Picture by yyznomad
The below photo courtesy of G37driver:
All measurements below are approximate.
Shipping Box Information
Color: White
Length: 11.5 inches
Width: 7.25 inches
Height: 3 inches
Pouch Information
Exterior Color: Silver/Gray
Exterior Material: Leather
Interior Lining Color: Brown
Interior Lining Material: Rawhide/Suede-like material
Length at base: 8 inches
Length between widest points: 10 inches
Height: 6.5 inches
Width at base: 2 inches
Made in China
Thank You Card
Dear Member,
You really know how to live the SPG Life.
To celebrate an incredible year of your travels, please enjoy this exclusive gift to help keep your most important things together as you travel. It's just one way of saying thanks for choosing our hotels and resorts - you deserve it. You're an important part of SPG, and we look forward to being a part of your travels in the future.
Happy holidays, and here's to many more adventures in the New Year.
- Your friends at SPG
The originating sender address shows asYou really know how to live the SPG Life.
To celebrate an incredible year of your travels, please enjoy this exclusive gift to help keep your most important things together as you travel. It's just one way of saying thanks for choosing our hotels and resorts - you deserve it. You're an important part of SPG, and we look forward to being a part of your travels in the future.
Happy holidays, and here's to many more adventures in the New Year.
- Your friends at SPG
7200 93rd Ave North, Unit 140
Minneapolis, MN 55445
Is this targeted? To whom?
Anecdotal accounts in this thread show that majority of recipients are LTP, but not all LTP have received it at this point.
Reports here indicate the package/gift is not confined to USA.
Also, some members, such as schley, reported receiving a different package as described below:
Holiday Gift Pouch from SPG
Dec 22, 17, 5:35 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 17
Holiday Gift Pouch from SPG
I Just received an unexpected holiday gift from SPG. It is a nice Grey leather SPG embossed platinum color accessory bag. What a nice touch and thoughtful gift. First gift I received like this since I achieved Lifetime Platinum and received the packet.
Dec 22, 17, 6:12 pm
#2
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: The best state in the USA - Florida!
Programs: Marriott Titanium/LT Plat, AA PlatPro, UA Premier, Disney AP
Posts: 14,492
No idea if I have one waiting for me in ATL (only a 3 year Platinum myself).
Dec 23, 17, 1:07 am
#3
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: India
Programs: Bonvoy Ambassador & Lifetime Titanium, IHG Plat, HH Gold, Trident Plat, DL Diamond, AI Maharajah
Posts: 29,352
very nice....i received a note in the post not too long ago informing me that a package from spg was on the way....not sure if that was a reference to a gift or my lifetime platinum kit that i should be receiving soon....
Dec 23, 17, 4:54 am
#4
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Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: MAN and LON
Programs: Mucci, BAEC LT Gold, HH Dia, MR LT Plat, IHG Diamond Amb, Amex Plat
Posts: 13,752
I had this delivered today too, assumed it was a wash bag.
Dec 23, 17, 9:13 pm
#6
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: GVA (Greater Vancouver Area)
Programs: DREAD Gold; UA 1.034MM; Bonvoy Au-197; PCC Elite+; CCC Elite+; MSC C-12; CWC Au-197; WoH Dis
Posts: 51,855
Dec 23, 17, 9:17 pm
#7
Senior Moderator
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: San Francisco, CA
Programs: UA Plat/2MM [23-yr. 1K, now emeritus] clawing way back to WN-A List; MR LT Titanium; HY Whateverist.
Posts: 12,377
Receive mine today. A nice touch from SPG.
Dec 24, 17, 2:22 am
#8
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: India
Programs: Bonvoy Ambassador & Lifetime Titanium, IHG Plat, HH Gold, Trident Plat, DL Diamond, AI Maharajah
Posts: 29,352
a package was delivered from spg to my address yesterday....i'm assuming its the gift pouch....will find out when i get back home in another 10 days....
Dec 24, 17, 12:26 pm
#9
Join Date: Apr 2001
Posts: 1,473
Nice touch. Thanks SPG! This was the first gift that I received from SPG since becoming Life Plat.
I hope that Marwood-induced changes doesn't mean this will be a farewell gift.
I hope that Marwood-induced changes doesn't mean this will be a farewell gift.
Dec 24, 17, 2:17 pm
#10
Join Date: Sep 1999
Programs: AA EXP, SPG PLT, Hyatt DIA, Hilton GLD
Posts: 974
Got mine today. The packaging was nice. The actual product is extremely cheap and looks that way. Honestly, it was a huge letdown after seeing the packaging. I would estimate SPG spent about fifty cents on the bag and $10.00 on the box and freight.
Dec 24, 17, 8:40 pm
#11
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: MSP
Programs: Delta Diamond, WOH Globalist, Marriott LT Titanium, MSC Dia, Nespresso Club, ZTL Queen in Italy
Posts: 304
Just came home from the holiday weekend, and this was with my mail. I always love getting the surprise gifts from SPG. I think before, maybe last year?, it was a box of Vosges chocolates. So being that it's super chilly in Mpls, I was happy that it wasn't any food this time. (Not sure when I actually received this.) It was sent via USPS and unlike others, I did not receive a notification that this would be arriving.
I am Lifetime Platinum too, so perhaps that is why I received.
I do think the exterior is grey vinyl, but perhaps the inside is an actual leather. Not sure what I'll use it for just yet, but I still appreciate SPG sending something out.
Oh, and BTW the address this was shipped from is in Mpls too. Interesting...
I am Lifetime Platinum too, so perhaps that is why I received.
I do think the exterior is grey vinyl, but perhaps the inside is an actual leather. Not sure what I'll use it for just yet, but I still appreciate SPG sending something out.
Oh, and BTW the address this was shipped from is in Mpls too. Interesting...
Dec 25, 17, 5:46 pm
#12
Join Date: Nov 2008
Programs: SPG-Plat, Hilton-Diamond, Club Carlson-Silver, Cathay-Diamond, Virgin-Gold
Posts: 2,173
Sometimes it is better to do nothing at all than do something cheaply! Sorry SPG but this is one of those occasions! Do it right or don't do it at all!
Dec 26, 17, 9:37 am
#13
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: ATL
Programs: UA Global Services, Bonvoy LT Titanium, National EE
Posts: 887
Got this the other day as well. Nice touch. Unlike the others, I don't care that it looks/feels cheap. I'll take a nice gesture over no gesture all day long.
Dec 26, 17, 10:55 am
#14
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Pittsburgh
Programs: MR/SPG LT Titanium, AA LT PLT, UA SLV, Avis PreferredPlus
Posts: 30,717
I got nothin'.
Dec 26, 17, 10:58 am
#15
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Join Date: May 2002
Location: Pittsburgh
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