15% bonus on SPG Amex
Aug 16, 2007, 1:32 pm
#16
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: CVG
Programs: UA-Silver; Hyatt Platinum; SPG Gold
Posts: 793
Strikes 1, 2 & 3.
Nothing for me.
Nothing for me.
Aug 16, 2007, 1:33 pm
#17
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: PDX
Programs: UA Global Services / Million Miler, Marriott Ambassador / Lifetime Titanium
Posts: 594
And just for clarity, even though I was the one who posted those links, no love for me either... 
Can't recall the last time I qualified for an AMEX-related promo... 
Can't recall the last time I qualified for an AMEX-related promo...
Aug 16, 2007, 1:35 pm
#18
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Sacramento
Programs: UA 2MM/GS; SPG Lifetime Plat; MHC Lifetime; Tar Heel forever; and I "Dig the Pig" at Piggly Wiggly
Posts: 12,152
Thank you! For once, I rec'd a trageted promo! But I only was granted 15%.
Maybe it's time to go buy a car?
Maybe it's time to go buy a car?
Aug 16, 2007, 1:46 pm
#19
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: SAN
Programs: AA Plat, SPG Plat, Hyatt Diamond, IC Amb
Posts: 507
I usually strike out on these SPG Amex bonus offers 
, but I finally got a hit on the last offer
...albeit only 15%...the 40% would've been nice
, but I finally got a hit on the last offer...albeit only 15%...the 40% would've been nice
Aug 16, 2007, 2:13 pm
#20
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: New York, NY, USA
Programs: SPG GL, AA GL
Posts: 2,591
Nothing for me. I don't even use SPG card that much anymore. So I guess I"m a nobody.
Aug 16, 2007, 2:17 pm
#21
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Orchard Field
Posts: 1,421
Nothing for me and I'm a big spender on my SPG card.
Aug 16, 2007, 2:18 pm
#22
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Hong Kong
Programs: AAEXP, CXGold, AFPlat, PCPlat/RA, HyattDiamond, SPGGold, MarriottGold, HertzPlat, NationalExec
Posts: 288
0 fer 3 here too.
It was exciting waiting for the page to load though!
It was exciting waiting for the page to load though!
Aug 16, 2007, 2:28 pm
#23
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: San Diego, CA
Programs: SPG Gold
Posts: 7
I'm out
Three strikes for me too. I use my card alot.
Aug 16, 2007, 3:40 pm
#24
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: DCA
Programs: AMC MovieWatcher, Giant BonusCard, Petco PALS Card, Silver Diner Blue Plate Club
Posts: 22,297
Folks that have been around awhile will recall the best practice is to write a letter to Amex corporate and complain about not having been targetted. Most folks get a dump of miles by way of apology (along w/ the explanation that marketing does these algorithm thingies and there's nothing that can be done to add you to the promo).
Reported # of points given range from 10k - 100k, I believe.
Folks have also reported some points for sending the complaint through the Amex email system when you're logged into your account, you won't get the reply by email but you'll probably get a letter in a couple of weeks... that process yields far fewer points (expect less than 10k).
Here's an old thread with much discussion on the subject
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=346741
And the most recent contact info referenced therein:
Doria M. Camaraza
Senior Vice President
Card Operations
American Express Cards
777 American Expressway
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33337
Reported # of points given range from 10k - 100k, I believe.
Folks have also reported some points for sending the complaint through the Amex email system when you're logged into your account, you won't get the reply by email but you'll probably get a letter in a couple of weeks... that process yields far fewer points (expect less than 10k).
Here's an old thread with much discussion on the subject
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=346741
And the most recent contact info referenced therein:
Doria M. Camaraza
Senior Vice President
Card Operations
American Express Cards
777 American Expressway
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33337
Aug 16, 2007, 8:15 pm
#25
Join Date: Apr 2004
Programs: Starwoods/ Marriott Life Time Platinum, Hilton-Diamond, and HP
Posts: 823
Thanks
Folks that have been around awhile will recall the best practice is to write a letter to Amex corporate and complain about not having been targetted. Most folks get a dump of miles by way of apology (along w/ the explanation that marketing does these algorithm thingies and there's nothing that can be done to add you to the promo).
Reported # of points given range from 10k - 100k, I believe.
Folks have also reported some points for sending the complaint through the Amex email system when you're logged into your account, you won't get the reply by email but you'll probably get a letter in a couple of weeks... that process yields far fewer points (expect less than 10k).
Here's an old thread with much discussion on the subject
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=346741
And the most recent contact info referenced therein:
Doria M. Camaraza
Senior Vice President
Card Operations
American Express Cards
777 American Expressway
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33337
Reported # of points given range from 10k - 100k, I believe.
Folks have also reported some points for sending the complaint through the Amex email system when you're logged into your account, you won't get the reply by email but you'll probably get a letter in a couple of weeks... that process yields far fewer points (expect less than 10k).
Here's an old thread with much discussion on the subject
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=346741
And the most recent contact info referenced therein:
Doria M. Camaraza
Senior Vice President
Card Operations
American Express Cards
777 American Expressway
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33337
Thanks.
Aug 16, 2007, 9:54 pm
#26
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Weston, FL, USA
Programs: SPG Gold
Posts: 171
Folks that have been around awhile will recall the best practice is to write a letter to Amex corporate and complain about not having been targetted. Most folks get a dump of miles by way of apology (along w/ the explanation that marketing does these algorithm thingies and there's nothing that can be done to add you to the promo).
Reported # of points given range from 10k - 100k, I believe.
Folks have also reported some points for sending the complaint through the Amex email system when you're logged into your account, you won't get the reply by email but you'll probably get a letter in a couple of weeks... that process yields far fewer points (expect less than 10k).
Here's an old thread with much discussion on the subject
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=346741
And the most recent contact info referenced therein:
Doria M. Camaraza
Senior Vice President
Card Operations
American Express Cards
777 American Expressway
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33337
Reported # of points given range from 10k - 100k, I believe.
Folks have also reported some points for sending the complaint through the Amex email system when you're logged into your account, you won't get the reply by email but you'll probably get a letter in a couple of weeks... that process yields far fewer points (expect less than 10k).
Here's an old thread with much discussion on the subject
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=346741
And the most recent contact info referenced therein:
Doria M. Camaraza
Senior Vice President
Card Operations
American Express Cards
777 American Expressway
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33337
Aug 17, 2007, 4:12 am
#27
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: BOI
Programs: UA Silver, DL, AA, WN, Marriott, IHG Plat, Hertz 5*, National Exec
Posts: 285
Sweet!
Dear JeffISU,
This email confirms that you have successfully enrolled in the Starwood Preferred Guest® Credit Card Bonus Starpoints® Promotion from American Express®.
Be sure to use your Card for all your purchases from August 15 - September 15, 2007 to receive a 40% bonus on all the Starpoints you've earned.
We thank you for your valued Cardmembership.
Sincerely,
American Express Customer Service
This email confirms that you have successfully enrolled in the Starwood Preferred Guest® Credit Card Bonus Starpoints® Promotion from American Express®.
Be sure to use your Card for all your purchases from August 15 - September 15, 2007 to receive a 40% bonus on all the Starpoints you've earned.
We thank you for your valued Cardmembership.
Sincerely,
American Express Customer Service
Aug 17, 2007, 4:55 am
#28
Join Date: May 2003
Location: USA
Programs: AA Gold, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Gold, BA Avios, Delta Skymiles
Posts: 364
anyone worried about phishing sites?
Those of you with AMEX account online access (user name and password, so you don't nees an RSVP code to see if you can register for this promo) might want to "check" if you are targeted specifically in the following order:
https://www109.americanexpress.com/d...pe=starpoints8
https://www109.americanexpress.com/d...pe=starpoints7
https://www109.americanexpress.com/d...pe=starpoints9
40 > 25 > 15.
https://www109.americanexpress.com/d...pe=starpoints8
https://www109.americanexpress.com/d...pe=starpoints7
https://www109.americanexpress.com/d...pe=starpoints9
40 > 25 > 15.
I am a bit hesitant to put in my AMEX login and password on those 3 above sites. What if they are phishing sites? Isn't anyone worried about that?
Aug 17, 2007, 5:04 am
#29
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: BOI
Programs: UA Silver, DL, AA, WN, Marriott, IHG Plat, Hertz 5*, National Exec
Posts: 285
No, they're all from the American Express site. The part of the web address you need to be worried about is the part immediately before the .com. So in this example www109.americanexpress.com is a legitimate site from AMEX. Now if the site were americanexpress.www109.com, then I'd be worried.
Aug 17, 2007, 5:10 am
#30
Join Date: May 2003
Location: USA
Programs: AA Gold, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Gold, BA Avios, Delta Skymiles
Posts: 364
copyright date
No, they're all from the American Express site. The part of the web address you need to be worried about is the part immediately before the .com. So in this example www109.americanexpress.com is a legitimate site from AMEX. Now if the site were americanexpress.www109.com, then I'd be worried.
I'm going to play it safe and send in a letter via mail.