Author Topic: {UPDATE} Getting to SPG Gold Status Instantly  (Read 10919 times)

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Re: {UPDATE} Getting to SPG Gold Status Instantly
« Reply #60 on: January 22, 2014, 12:23:00 PM »
I took the challenge offer and called back a few days later to say that I was supposed to be gold now. They said it was a mistake but after a little nudging they transferred me to a rep who upgraded me instantly, after making it VERY clear that this is a once-in-a-lifetime deal due to the misunderstanding.

Any idea if I can get Platinum status with an upgrade to the Amex Platinum card or any other workaround?
I called and said I just got my spg card and I don't want to start from the bottom staus, I understand you don't status match but as a courtesy can you offer me something and she gave me gold (it took 2 phone calls)

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Re: {UPDATE} Getting to SPG Gold Status Instantly
« Reply #61 on: January 22, 2014, 06:02:37 PM »
I called and said I just got my spg card and I don't want to start from the bottom staus, I understand you don't status match but as a courtesy can you offer me something and she gave me gold (Thanks to HUCA)
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Re: {UPDATE} Getting to SPG Gold Status Instantly
« Reply #62 on: May 01, 2014, 02:36:19 PM »
I was told to post this thread here to get a better answer...
What's the best, easiest, and or quickest way to spg platinum? The most helpful advice would be from starting with no statuses. For example, doing it through a cc signup...should I start by getting gold...should I try to get it at another hotel and then match it...

Thanks for your help!

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Re: {UPDATE} Getting to SPG Gold Status Instantly
« Reply #63 on: May 01, 2014, 03:21:35 PM »
I was told to post this thread here to get a better answer...
What's the best, easiest, and or quickest way to spg platinum? The most helpful advice would be from starting with no statuses. For example, doing it through a cc signup...should I start by getting gold...should I try to get it at another hotel and then match it...

Thanks for your help!
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Re: {UPDATE} Getting to SPG Gold Status Instantly
« Reply #64 on: May 01, 2014, 05:21:57 PM »
Someone CMIIW, but you can only get platinum with stays.
There are a few other ways. I got Platinum with stays from Amex SPG cards and a few hotel stays. There is also status match, which seams to work with a challenge (when you stay less than the usual required times but meet a minimum). It seams that back in 2012 they used to match straight out.
Those good old days.... :)
« Last Edit: May 01, 2014, 05:27:12 PM by maayanky »