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Update: 6/16/15:
So I smed chase again and got the same response, denying to match to 140k. I then called Chase and got a very nice rep who tried to match it for me but was unsuccessful. It said in her system that they were only matching to 140k credit cards that were applied before April 30th. I applied May 14th. She then gave me 5k Ritz points as a courtesy and told me to try to call Ritz Rewards and ask them to replace my 2 free nights with the equivalent amount of points (probably not 140k). I did just that and the Ritz rep said she cannot do that. Blah blah.....
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Update: 3/23/15: Many recent reports of successful match to 140k offer via SM
Updated link: https://creditcards.chase.com/credit-cards/ritz-carlton-card.aspx
Standard offer is for 2 free nights at Ritz Cat 1-4 which is not too bad either.

Update 2/9/15: DEAD     
current offer  140k bonus points +$300 airline credit annual fee 395 not waived
link https://www.theritzcarltonrewardscard.com/offer140k

To get $300 airline credit call 1-855-896-2222
don't buy gift cards from Chase affiliated airlines (United, SW..)
As Chase may be able to see what you purchased

JetBlue seat upgrades and delta seat upgrades worked for me.
Airline GC are very YMMV as there are reports of chase asking for receipts.
(Seat upgrades are officially covered in the T & C.)
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Been discussed many times in this thread. The answer is that pggm does not work. Buy a refundable jet blue ticket, buy extra legroom, and call up to get the credit. It won't post automatically.

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Been discussed many times in this thread. The answer is that pggm does not work. Buy a refundable jet blue ticket, buy extra legroom, and call up to get the credit. It won't post automatically.
-0.5 PGGM works when you book after midnight/morning and cancel the next day before midnight YMMV

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-0.5  YMMV
That's considered not working IMO

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That's considered not working IMO
+1

PGGM requires canceling the ticket with in 3 seconds of booking, otherwise errors can occur ;)

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People still having success matching to 140k offer?

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People still having success matching to 140k offer?
Yes

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People still having success matching to 140k offer?
Haven't heard anyone get declined yet

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Called in to close within 60 days, they offered me a free night 1-4 after spending 5k for keeping the card

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Called in to close within 60 days, they offered me a free night 1-4 after spending 5k for keeping the card
Nice! Spend the 5k, get the free night, and then cancel.

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how many points is this offer? i see you get 2 free nights, but how much more points is 140k?

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how many points is this offer? i see you get 2 free nights, but how much more points is 140k?
Its 2 nights but you can get it matched to 140k

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Its 2 nights but you can get it matched to 140k

Not understanding the difference then...

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Not understanding the difference then...

140k can be more than two nights.

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Called in to close within 60 days, they offered me a free night 1-4 after spending 5k for keeping the card
when does the free night expire after it is offered?

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Not understanding the difference then...
140k can also be used at Marriott properties for many more than 2 nights

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how many points is this offer? i see you get 2 free nights, but how much more points is 140k?

140k is better
1)points are easier to keep till you need them as opposed to free nights which will last a year (plus however much you can extend it).
2) the 2 free nights are tier 1-4. you won't be able to stay in a tier 5 ritz. 140k = 2 free nights in tier 5 ritz. or 4 nights in cat 1.
3) Im not sure you could use a tier cert for a marriot hotel or not, but you definitely can use the points.

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140k is better
1)points are easier to keep till you need them as opposed to free nights which will last a year (plus however much you can extend it).
2) the 2 free nights are tier 1-4. you won't be able to stay in a tier 5 ritz. 140k = 2 free nights in tier 5 ritz. or 4 nights in cat 1.
3) Im not sure you could use a tier cert for a marriot hotel or not, but you definitely can use the points.
You probably can't use a tier cert from Ritz to Marriot.
I know the other way you can't so I assume it's a 2 way street.

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You probably can't use a tier cert from Ritz to Marriot.
I know the other way you can't so I assume it's a 2 way street.

i wouldn't assume. ritz is higher category(tier) so marriot to ritz not working makes sense. other direction could make sense.

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You can not use a Ritz free night certificate at a Marriot and vise versa.

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What should I write in the sm for a better chance to get matched to 140k?