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{UPDATE} Getting to SPG Gold Status Instantly
« on: December 31, 2013, 09:39:12 AM »
Anyone have ideas for getting to SPG Gold status quickly?

I have 20k more to hit threshold and of course i am churning  ;D ;D but any other ideas for me?

{UPDATE} DD User sky121 recommended I call and request "nicely". It worked on the third call!!! Just remember to HUCA (Hang Up Call Again)!

Gold level gives you the following benefits:

As a Gold member, you get the same benefits as Preferred, but you also get:

3 Starpoints points per $1 spent at Starwood hotels and resorts
Enhanced room at check-in
Welcome gift (choice of free internet, 250 bonus Starpoints or 125 points at Aloft, Four Point, or Element hotels, or a free beverage at the restaurant or bar up to $15 or 15 Euro)
4:00 pm late checkout

https://www.starwoodhotels.com/preferredguest/account/member_benefits/gold_preferred.html
 
« Last Edit: December 31, 2013, 10:21:52 AM by JACKSASSONBK »
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Re: Getting to SPG gold quickly
« Reply #1 on: December 31, 2013, 09:40:21 AM »
Get an Amex Platinum card.

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Re: Getting to SPG gold quickly
« Reply #2 on: December 31, 2013, 09:40:22 AM »
Call and ask nicely? That's how I got my SPG Gold.
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Re: Getting to SPG gold quickly
« Reply #3 on: December 31, 2013, 09:47:40 AM »
Get an Amex Platinum card.

Cant afford a pull right now... thanks for reminding me about that tho. completely forgot you get gold spg with plat.
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Re: Getting to SPG gold quickly
« Reply #4 on: December 31, 2013, 09:48:00 AM »
Call and ask nicely? That's how I got my SPG Gold.

cool! ill try that... what did you tell them?
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Re: Getting to SPG gold quickly
« Reply #5 on: December 31, 2013, 09:49:16 AM »
I am a gold and I Dont even know what it is about. Can someone tell me the benefit of SPG gold ?

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Re: Getting to SPG gold quickly
« Reply #6 on: December 31, 2013, 09:51:12 AM »
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Re: Getting to SPG gold quickly
« Reply #7 on: December 31, 2013, 09:52:07 AM »
I am a gold and I Dont even know what it is about. Can someone tell me the benefit of SPG gold ?
https://www.starwoodhotels.com/preferredguest/account/member_benefits/gold_preferred.html

more points for dollars spent and other benefits...
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Re: Getting to SPG gold quickly
« Reply #8 on: December 31, 2013, 09:55:11 AM »
The points per $ spent I assume is at spg hotels not on the spg credit card. Am I right ?

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Re: Getting to SPG gold quickly
« Reply #9 on: December 31, 2013, 09:56:21 AM »
The points per $ spent I assume is at spg hotels not on the spg credit card. Am I right ?

Yes.
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Re: Getting to SPG gold quickly
« Reply #10 on: December 31, 2013, 09:57:49 AM »
cool! ill try that... what did you tell them?

I honestly don't remember. But I know others have done the same.  It's come in handy with the free internet and I've even gotten some decent upgrades.
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Re: Getting to SPG gold quickly
« Reply #11 on: December 31, 2013, 10:11:50 AM »
I honestly don't remember. But I know others have done the same.  It's come in handy with the free internet and I've even gotten some decent upgrades.

just HUCA 3 times and it worked.
Welcome to gold!!!!

thanks sky121!!!!!!!
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Re: Getting to SPG gold quickly
« Reply #12 on: December 31, 2013, 10:13:36 AM »
just HUCA 3 times and it worked.
Welcome to gold!!!!

thanks sky121!!!!!!!

:) Glad to hear it.
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Re: {UPDATE} Getting to SPG Gold Status Instantly
« Reply #13 on: December 31, 2013, 10:31:32 AM »
I know you have to ask nicely, but what do you say? Do you need to have a certain amount of points??

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Re: {UPDATE} Getting to SPG Gold Status Instantly
« Reply #14 on: December 31, 2013, 01:54:25 PM »
How do get gold if I have platinum?
If u work for a living, why kill urself working?

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Re: {UPDATE} Getting to SPG Gold Status Instantly
« Reply #15 on: December 31, 2013, 02:35:04 PM »
I know you have to ask nicely, but what do you say? Do you need to have a certain amount of points??

Thanks

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Re: {UPDATE} Getting to SPG Gold Status Instantly
« Reply #16 on: December 31, 2013, 02:35:51 PM »
How do get gold if I have platinum?
Why do you want gold if you already have platinum?
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Re: {UPDATE} Getting to SPG Gold Status Instantly
« Reply #17 on: December 31, 2013, 02:39:24 PM »
Why do you want gold if you already have platinum?
IINM he meant 'with a Platinum Card'.
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Re: {UPDATE} Getting to SPG Gold Status Instantly
« Reply #18 on: December 31, 2013, 02:40:42 PM »
IINM he meant 'with a Platinum Card'.
Could be. Not always so easy to tell.

In that case.
How do get gold if I have platinum?
You can PUTPAC.
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Re: {UPDATE} Getting to SPG Gold Status Instantly
« Reply #19 on: December 31, 2013, 03:22:43 PM »
IINM he meant 'with a Platinum Card'.
yes that's what meant.
And what do u say when u call up?
If u work for a living, why kill urself working?