Starwood AMEX Master Thread

[TimT]

I'd be happy with a much higher spend for say, 50,000 points.

Don't hold your breath on that one.

[TimT]

Does it usually also go up for the business version?

IIRC yes

[tjak]

Changes to the card staring august 11. http://www.doctorofcredit.com/changes-to-american-express-spg-card-august-11th-no-ftf-boingo-access-premium-in-room-internet-95-annual-fee/

[Malachi]

Changes to the card staring august 11. http://www.doctorofcredit.com/changes-to-american-express-spg-card-august-11th-no-ftf-boingo-access-premium-in-room-internet-95-annual-fee/

damn, 30 dollar higher annual fee.

[Malachi]

The average consumer will blame themselves for missing the mark. People in this forum are not that consumer. Let's hope there is something new coming in the next couple of months. I'd be happy with a much higher spend for say, 50,000 points. Probably not gonna happen though.

That happens, guaranteed we will get wacked with a massive devaluation.

[clear thinker]

That happens, guaranteed we will get wacked with a massive devaluation.

If it's a devaluation from the brokers then it's worth it imo otherwise not.

[rivkao]

when did the spending threshold change? I applied on March 12 and wondering what my spending threshold was then? Anyone knows? If I only have three months then I better hurry

[hvaces42]

when did the spending threshold change? I applied on March 12 and wondering what my spending threshold was then? Anyone knows? If I only have three months then I better hurry

Why not just chat with them. For me it was 6 months IINM but i completed way ahead of time.

[TimT]

when did the spending threshold change? I applied on March 12 and wondering what my spending threshold was then? Anyone knows? If I only have three months then I better hurry

Seems like May 18th

The threshold is now $3k in 3 months as supposed to $5k in 6 months!!!

http://www.dansdeals.com/go/SPGSide/

[Zzzzx]

Don't hold your breath on that one.

No kidding! It would be nice though.

[TimT]

No kidding! It would be nice though.

Of course it would be nice but I don't think its ever happened.

[Thingywingy]

Anyway to see current expiration on starwood points?

[etech0]

In my SPG account I see

1 Stay Credited-Amex Cobrand

and

5 Nights Credited-Amex Cobrand

What do those mean?

[yitrap]

In my SPG account I see and
What do those mean?

Strange should be two nights
Quote from terms of spg card.

Starwood Elite Status
Upon opening your Card Account and, by February 15th of each subsequent calendar year it is open, you will receive from Starwood credit for 2 stays and 5 nights towards your Starwood Preferred Guest elite status. This benefit is limited to one annual credit per Starwood Preferred Guest account. To receive this benefit, your Card account must be linked to a SPG Member account in your name. You will not receive additional 2 stay or 5 night Elite status credits if you have multiple personal Card Accounts or supplemental Cards. Credits and status are subject to the Terms and Conditions of the SPG program.

[etech0]

Strange should be two nights
Quote from terms of spg card.

What's the diference between "stay" and "night"?

[Jm1248]

What's the diference between "stay" and "night"?

Any consecutive nights in a hotel is one stay. 5 nights in a row would still only be one stay

[etech0]

Any consecutive nights in a hotel is one stay. 5 nights in a row would still only be one stay

So in honor of having the card, they are treating me as if I stayed in a spg hotel, for 5 nights, for 2 stays?

[yitrap]

So in honor of having the card, they are treating me as if I stayed in a spg hotel, for 5 nights, for 2 stays?

Exactly.

[Jm1248]

So in honor of having the card, they are treating me as if I stayed in a spg hotel, for 5 nights, for 2 stays?

Yes and IIRC (someone correct me if I'm wrong) if you have more than one Spg card you get 2 stays and 5 nights from each card. Good way to help reach gold/plat status

[etech0]

Yes and IIRC (someone correct me if I'm wrong) if you have more than one Spg card you get 2 stays and 5 nights from each card. Good way to help reach gold/plat status

The T&Cs quoted above say otherwise.