Grand Slam 2010!
Nov 8, 2010, 4:26 pm
#6196
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: On strike
Posts: 8,135
For those wondering about Biscoff, I just talked to a rep there (pleasant despite getting a lot of frantic calls
) who confirmed that the October info was uploaded to US on 10/25. He seemed slightly astonished by the GS mania, including that manifested by a few folks who showed up recently at the Biscoff store in person desperate to get an order in.
FWIW, he also says that US is grousing about all the diddly little purchases people are making to generate hits. He agreed that this is pretty dumb, given that US controls the T&C. (I even explained to him the change US made this time around closing the SPG "buy a Coke" loophole.)
) who confirmed that the October info was uploaded to US on 10/25. He seemed slightly astonished by the GS mania, including that manifested by a few folks who showed up recently at the Biscoff store in person desperate to get an order in.FWIW, he also says that US is grousing about all the diddly little purchases people are making to generate hits. He agreed that this is pretty dumb, given that US controls the T&C. (I even explained to him the change US made this time around closing the SPG "buy a Coke" loophole.)
Nov 8, 2010, 4:43 pm
#6197
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: PHX, SAN
Programs: WN CP, SPG Gold, National Exec
Posts: 278
Credit Cards: Personally, I think that it is too late. You could get a hit for a credit card..if and these are big IFs...1) the credit card arrives in your mailbox by November 9th; 2) You charge something to your credit card the same day; 3) the store submit the charge to their merchant bank for processing that same day; 4) charge is posted to Barclay on the 9th; 5) you call the credit card company to change your billing cycle to November 10th or the 11th; and 6) Barclay will post your miles to US on November 11th or 12th (since US doesn't post on the weekends, 11/13 & 11/14).
Nov 8, 2010, 5:00 pm
#6198
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Bay Area, California
Posts: 272
Grand Slam bonus points not posted yet?
Isn't today the posting day? They usually post early in the day. Anyone received theirs yet?
Nov 8, 2010, 5:13 pm
#6200
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: MSP
Programs: AA Plat Pto, IHG Plat, HH Gold, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 2,538
Radisson / Goldpoints
Had this appear today:
10/27/2010 11/08/10 GOLD POINT CONVERSION, ,MINNEAPOLIS MN ,US , 250
Just under two weeks with an activity date one day prior to the request. Hopefully useful to those getting their 2000 points right under the wire.
10/27/2010 11/08/10 GOLD POINT CONVERSION, ,MINNEAPOLIS MN ,US , 250
Just under two weeks with an activity date one day prior to the request. Hopefully useful to those getting their 2000 points right under the wire.
Nov 8, 2010, 5:14 pm
#6201
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: CAE,AGS
Programs: AAExP, Hyatt Globalist, HHonors Gold, IHG Spire, Marriott Plat
Posts: 3,124
Need Help
I need help with making a transfer of GoldPoints to Dividend Miles. I can see the points in my account at Points.com, but when I try to do the Move From option, it does not reflect my GP account there. So then I thought maybe I need to do the Exchange between Programs - but it is not showing up there either.
So any suggestion as to what to do now? This exchange is turning out to be rather critical because I am still missing five hits...... (coupled with the fact that I am trying to reach 32) I am sitting at 29 hits with 24 posted.
Problem Fixed: Did it through GoldPoints site.
So any suggestion as to what to do now? This exchange is turning out to be rather critical because I am still missing five hits...... (coupled with the fact that I am trying to reach 32) I am sitting at 29 hits with 24 posted.
Problem Fixed: Did it through GoldPoints site.
Last edited by miffSC; Nov 8, 2010 at 5:27 pm Reason: Fixed
Nov 8, 2010, 5:15 pm
#6202
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Chicago
Programs: AA UA Delta. HH Diamond, PC Platinum, Club Carlson Gold, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 809
Question from someone who can help (searched, but didn't find the answer):
I have 28 hits and want one more for a buffer. I'm going to do a SPG dine for the last hit, but I'm wondering if it will give the correct activity date? My questions:
1) Is there a delay between dining date and the activity date on DM? (i.e. am I too late for Grand Slam?)
2) Do they post quicker by going to the front desk afterwards or faxing/emailing it in?
3) Does the method of payment matter?
Thanks for the help!
I have 28 hits and want one more for a buffer. I'm going to do a SPG dine for the last hit, but I'm wondering if it will give the correct activity date? My questions:
1) Is there a delay between dining date and the activity date on DM? (i.e. am I too late for Grand Slam?)
2) Do they post quicker by going to the front desk afterwards or faxing/emailing it in?
3) Does the method of payment matter?
Thanks for the help!
I also want to do SPG dinning keep waiting since it is 30 miles away. I'm not sure if it is worth doing now. Anyone know these answers? Thanks!
Nov 8, 2010, 5:22 pm
#6203
Join Date: May 1999
Posts: 1,627
Interesting. I tried to do the 4 co miles to 1 US DM miles transfer via points.com three times in September. The first two times, after seeming to go OK with a confirmation and everything, I subsequently got messages from points.com saying the transfers failed. So I tried again, with it going through flawlessly on third attempt.
Today, the first two "failed" attempts processed as well and two more DM miles hit!
Today, the first two "failed" attempts processed as well and two more DM miles hit!
Nov 8, 2010, 5:53 pm
#6204
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 21
FYI, I just complete an off-airport rental and GOT the hit from Budget. I rented from Budget @ LAS p/u and return at the Golden Nugget hotel.
Nov 8, 2010, 5:54 pm
#6205
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 468
I was not expecting additional hits. I was simply interested that they did transfer several weeks after points.com said they failed. no big deal as I was only moving 4 miles at at a time. (Now, if I had been transferring larger number of miles and done that three times only because points.com told me first two had failed, that would be a problem.) I meant the post as more of a caution re reliability of points.com transfer failure messages.
Nov 8, 2010, 6:14 pm
#6206
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Portland, OR
Programs: United 1k (finally!), Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 655
For those wondering about Biscoff, I just talked to a rep there (pleasant despite getting a lot of frantic calls) who confirmed that the October info was uploaded to US on 10/25. He seemed slightly astonished by the GS mania, including that manifested by a few folks who showed up recently at the Biscoff store in person desperate to get an order in.
FWIW, he also says that US is grousing about all the diddly little purchases people are making to generate hits. He agreed that this is pretty dumb, given that US controls the T&C. (I even explained to him the change US made this time around closing the SPG "buy a Coke" loophole.)
) who confirmed that the October info was uploaded to US on 10/25. He seemed slightly astonished by the GS mania, including that manifested by a few folks who showed up recently at the Biscoff store in person desperate to get an order in.FWIW, he also says that US is grousing about all the diddly little purchases people are making to generate hits. He agreed that this is pretty dumb, given that US controls the T&C. (I even explained to him the change US made this time around closing the SPG "buy a Coke" loophole.)
Nov 8, 2010, 6:14 pm
#6207
Join Date: Mar 2007
Programs: US Platinum, Marriott Platinum, Hertz 5-Star
Posts: 923
Participating Locations
Earn miles at all corporate-owned and many participating licensee-owned airport locations worldwide. If you determine that your airport location is licensee-owned, please contact that location directly to find out if it's participating. Airline Frequent Traveler programs have been discontinued at all Budget local market locations. Program members will no longer be eligible to earn airline miles, credits or points when renting at local market locations. Airline frequency programs will remain in place at participating Budget airport locations only.
Earn miles at all corporate-owned and many participating licensee-owned airport locations worldwide. If you determine that your airport location is licensee-owned, please contact that location directly to find out if it's participating. Airline Frequent Traveler programs have been discontinued at all Budget local market locations. Program members will no longer be eligible to earn airline miles, credits or points when renting at local market locations. Airline frequency programs will remain in place at participating Budget airport locations only.
Nov 8, 2010, 6:17 pm
#6208
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 32
I need help with making a transfer of GoldPoints to Dividend Miles. I can see the points in my account at Points.com, but when I try to do the Move From option, it does not reflect my GP account there. So then I thought maybe I need to do the Exchange between Programs - but it is not showing up there either.
So any suggestion as to what to do now? This exchange is turning out to be rather critical because I am still missing five hits...... (coupled with the fact that I am trying to reach 32) I am sitting at 29 hits with 24 posted.
Problem Fixed: Did it through GoldPoints site.
So any suggestion as to what to do now? This exchange is turning out to be rather critical because I am still missing five hits...... (coupled with the fact that I am trying to reach 32) I am sitting at 29 hits with 24 posted.
Problem Fixed: Did it through GoldPoints site.
Are you sure this is a safe way to do it? I read on the rules it said "swap points or miles on points.com".
I have had this comming up on points.com repeatedly------ "There was a connection error updating your balance. Please try again in a few minutes.So i am desperate to figure this out!!
Nov 8, 2010, 6:21 pm
#6209
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 21
I picked up and returned the car to the Goldgen Nugget hotel location, no airport involved in this rental.
Nov 8, 2010, 6:26 pm
#6210
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Fort Myers, FL
Programs: Hilton Gold, SPG & IHG Plat, & every airline program that I can join
Posts: 2,279
Funny thing, I emailed 21st Century for both of our accounts about the 200 miles that have not posted ( I know, I am anal about postings) On mine I received the following:
Response (Shakira) 11/08/2010 03:27 PM
Dear Judy Jones:
Thank you for considering 21st Century Insurance for your insurance needs. We apologize for the confusion. In order to receive the air miles you had to purchase a policy under the US Air members account. We show you did get a quote, but did not purchase the policy. We do not provide the air miles unless the policy is purchased.
If we can be of further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us again by responding to this email or by phone at 1-800-807-9458.
Are YOU Covered? Call 21st Century Insurance at 888-824-3351 or visit our website at https://21st.homesite.com/iQuoteWeb and learn more about protecting your home and property.
Sincerely,
The 21st Century Insurance Team
Then on my Mom's reply:
Dear Customer Jones,
Thank you for your correspondence. You should receive your miles credit within 6-8 weeks of your quote. If you haven't received the points by mid December, please reply or call 1-800-807-9458 and we will be happy to review your information. If you have any other questions, please reply or call in.
Thank you for your interest in 21st Century Insurance.
Sincerely,
The 21st Century Insurance Team
So they can't even get their act together. I sent the first one a paste of the US Air site of the 200 mile promise for just the quote, so depending on who looks at the quote we may or may not get the miles.
JudyJFLA
Response (Shakira) 11/08/2010 03:27 PM
Dear Judy Jones:
Thank you for considering 21st Century Insurance for your insurance needs. We apologize for the confusion. In order to receive the air miles you had to purchase a policy under the US Air members account. We show you did get a quote, but did not purchase the policy. We do not provide the air miles unless the policy is purchased.
If we can be of further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us again by responding to this email or by phone at 1-800-807-9458.
Are YOU Covered? Call 21st Century Insurance at 888-824-3351 or visit our website at https://21st.homesite.com/iQuoteWeb and learn more about protecting your home and property.
Sincerely,
The 21st Century Insurance Team
Then on my Mom's reply:
Dear Customer Jones,
Thank you for your correspondence. You should receive your miles credit within 6-8 weeks of your quote. If you haven't received the points by mid December, please reply or call 1-800-807-9458 and we will be happy to review your information. If you have any other questions, please reply or call in.
Thank you for your interest in 21st Century Insurance.
Sincerely,
The 21st Century Insurance Team
So they can't even get their act together. I sent the first one a paste of the US Air site of the 200 mile promise for just the quote, so depending on who looks at the quote we may or may not get the miles.
JudyJFLA