Greenpoints DID IT AGAIN!
Jun 12, 2000 | 6:58 am
#1
Original Poster
Commander Catcop
Join Date: May 1998
Posts: 10,259
Greenpoints DID IT AGAIN!
If I am not mistaken, wasn't Greenpoints ORIGINAL REDEMPTION OFFER for the American air/Delta/Alaska 500-mile certificates for 2500 miles???
Well checking on the site, I now see they DOUBLED THE POINTS NEEDED TO 5000 POINTS!!!
If I am NOT mistaken, didn't Greenpoints do this before and then flip-flopped??
THis makes me angry with this program.
What would have been more considerate is giving the members ADVANCED NOTICE OF THE CHANGE. LIKE "we are raising redemption levels for some awards and you have (insert amount of days/weeks/months) to redemn at the current level.
Of course, there MAY be a rule that states that they have the right to change the program at any time. It would have been better customer service to give SOME ADVANCE NOTICE so I can redemn points and then get out of the program (which I now plan to do.)
Impressions??
Well checking on the site, I now see they DOUBLED THE POINTS NEEDED TO 5000 POINTS!!!
If I am NOT mistaken, didn't Greenpoints do this before and then flip-flopped??
THis makes me angry with this program.
What would have been more considerate is giving the members ADVANCED NOTICE OF THE CHANGE. LIKE "we are raising redemption levels for some awards and you have (insert amount of days/weeks/months) to redemn at the current level.
Of course, there MAY be a rule that states that they have the right to change the program at any time. It would have been better customer service to give SOME ADVANCE NOTICE so I can redemn points and then get out of the program (which I now plan to do.)
Impressions??
Jun 12, 2000 | 7:46 am
#3
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Hebron ME USA - MHT, BOS, PVD, PWM
Posts: 152
Once burnt, twice learnt. 
After the debacle last month, I "cashed" out and ran while I could. I ordered certs at the 2500 per price. I haven't yet received them. I hope I do.
Here's the thread from last month. It contains Greenpoints contact information: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/Forum1/HTML/002798.html
[This message has been edited by Papollo (edited 06-12-2000).]
After the debacle last month, I "cashed" out and ran while I could. I ordered certs at the 2500 per price. I haven't yet received them. I hope I do.
Here's the thread from last month. It contains Greenpoints contact information: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/Forum1/HTML/002798.html
[This message has been edited by Papollo (edited 06-12-2000).]
Jun 12, 2000 | 7:47 am
#4
Join Date: Apr 1999
Location: South Florida USA
Programs: DL-MM/FC/FO AA-EXP/MM Starwood-Platinum Marriott-Platinum Hilton-Gold Hyatt-Diamond
Posts: 1,515
I dont believe this belongs in SPAM. This is not a chain or a referal bonus program.
I have again written to Greenpoints as well as the person in charge of their public relations.
TW
I have again written to Greenpoints as well as the person in charge of their public relations.
TW
Jun 12, 2000 | 8:15 am
#5
Join Date: Apr 1999
Location: Cambridge, MA 02138
Posts: 2,104
I do have to respectfully agree with UpgradeMe... This topic does belong in the SPAM category.
The definition of that category is "Sites with Points and Alternative Miles, including referral bonuses, congas, MyPoints, ClickRewards and AllAdvantage" and I would say that this does fit that bill, this is a message about a problem that you are having with a site that has Points and Alternative Miles....
Tolarian Wind - GreenPoints is very similiar to ClickRewards or MyPoints and both of them are in the SPAM group.
Catman - this kind of reminds me of our previous discussion on where things belong... see: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/Forum94/HTML/001495.html
(Note: With all that said, I do fully concur, it is very bad business practice on GreenPoints part to just change the terms without any notification)
The definition of that category is "Sites with Points and Alternative Miles, including referral bonuses, congas, MyPoints, ClickRewards and AllAdvantage" and I would say that this does fit that bill, this is a message about a problem that you are having with a site that has Points and Alternative Miles....
Tolarian Wind - GreenPoints is very similiar to ClickRewards or MyPoints and both of them are in the SPAM group.
Catman - this kind of reminds me of our previous discussion on where things belong... see: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/Forum94/HTML/001495.html
(Note: With all that said, I do fully concur, it is very bad business practice on GreenPoints part to just change the terms without any notification)
Jun 12, 2000 | 2:18 pm
#7
Join Date: Mar 2000
Posts: 141
I just checked and the certificate redemptions are at 2500... not only that but there was a new 500 mile survey that allowed me to reach the next round 2500 for another certificate. I cashed them out while the cashin' was good, and that is the end of my association with Greenpoints.
Jun 12, 2000 | 5:51 pm
#9
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: May 1999
Posts: 46,817
Steve100- Actually I think you and Upgrade me are actually in complete agreement! 
And I too concur- for what little it's worth!
Perhapw even OMNI, maybe!
But remember, the Cat does NOT visit the "S.P.A.M." section!
Got to remain above the fray!
And I too concur- for what little it's worth!
Perhapw even OMNI, maybe!
But remember, the Cat does NOT visit the "S.P.A.M." section!
Got to remain above the fray!
Jun 13, 2000 | 5:47 am
#10
Original Poster
Commander Catcop
Join Date: May 1998
Posts: 10,259
I'm getting a bad headache.
Now if I'm reading Greenpoints right, they flip flopped again and went back to the 2500 a certificate redemption for 500 miles.
Ok, now GreenPoints PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE LEAVE THIS ALONE!!
Thank you.
Now if I'm reading Greenpoints right, they flip flopped again and went back to the 2500 a certificate redemption for 500 miles.
Ok, now GreenPoints PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE LEAVE THIS ALONE!!
Thank you.