Using Marriott card to get Gold Elite Status?

[nitrov]

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@pakprotector wrote:

There are a lot of people on the forums like that... unfortunate. 

thanks,

BLH

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I'm pretty sure almost every single person on these forums has made a mistake at least once in their lives. No need to judge.

[pakprotector]

 Agree - some feel they need to point it out (errors), especially when someone asks for advice. Admonishment is not advice. Not sure how that helps. 

Thanks,

BLH

[nitrov]

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@pakprotector wrote:

 Agree - some feel they need to point it out (errors), especially when someone asks for advice. Admonishment is not advice. Not sure how that helps. 

Thanks,

BLH

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Agreed. I just experiened it more than ever on these forums when I got turned down for the CSP. It was very disheartening, especially from a community that's built for the purpose of providing constructive criticism.  That's ok, I won't let the bad apples spoil it because I still get way too much valuable advice from here. Just unfortunate that it seems to be becoming more and more common. 

[ibmrad7]

Ritz card is the easiest way to achieve Marriott Gold if you don't travel much. Once you get your Silver status, you can go for the Gold Challenege (6 stays in 90 days) to get Gold Status but this can only be done once every 3 years.

[jacetx]

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@nitrov wrote:

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@pakprotector wrote:

There are a lot of people on the forums like that... unfortunate. 

thanks,

BLH

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I'm pretty sure almost every single person on these forums has made a mistake at least once in their lives. No need to judge.

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No one is judging you, just giving you advise. I even congratulated you, no need to take it as an attack. If you were interested in obtaining gold status maybe would have been better to start a thread and ask for advise on the two cards. I have made plenty of mistakes and I welcomed any suggestions given by the other members of the forum. Have a great day and lets keep it friendly!!

[nitrov]

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@Anonymous wrote:

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@nitrov wrote:

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@Anonymous wrote:

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@nitrov wrote:

DARN IT, really?! I had no idea! Can I PC to Ritz from Marriott or is it a separate app? 

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Separate app

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you're breaking my heart...I wonder if I app now since it's been less than 30 days if they'd use the same HP. Is it worth me trying to app for it, and if approved move the CL from Marriott over to Ritz? How does that 80k signup bonus from Marriott compare to the 2 free nights for Ritz?

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Doubtful that they would use the same HP.  If I were you I would finish the spend requirement on the Marriott, get the 80K points and then apply for the Ritz.  I wouldn't necessarily cancel the Marriott right away so as not to draw the ire of Chase and you can always close it down the road and then transfer the limit over.  The offers are very similar but you also get three club level upgrades at a Ritz with the RC card.  Of course the AF is much higher but there are quite a few benefits to offset the AF.

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@Anonymous -- the more I think about it the more I'm scared by the time I go to app for Ritz the 5/24 might apply to that card as well. 5/24 doesn't apply to that card right now, right? What do you think my odds of getting approved for it right now are given that they just approved me for Marriott? 

[Anonymous]

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@nitrov wrote:

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@Anonymous wrote:

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@nitrov wrote:

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@Anonymous wrote:

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@nitrov wrote:

DARN IT, really?! I had no idea! Can I PC to Ritz from Marriott or is it a separate app? 

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Separate app

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you're breaking my heart...I wonder if I app now since it's been less than 30 days if they'd use the same HP. Is it worth me trying to app for it, and if approved move the CL from Marriott over to Ritz? How does that 80k signup bonus from Marriott compare to the 2 free nights for Ritz?

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Doubtful that they would use the same HP.  If I were you I would finish the spend requirement on the Marriott, get the 80K points and then apply for the Ritz.  I wouldn't necessarily cancel the Marriott right away so as not to draw the ire of Chase and you can always close it down the road and then transfer the limit over.  The offers are very similar but you also get three club level upgrades at a Ritz with the RC card.  Of course the AF is much higher but there are quite a few benefits to offset the AF.

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@Anonymous -- the more I think about it the more I'm scared by the time I go to app for Ritz the 5/24 might apply to that card as well. 5/24 doesn't apply to that card right now, right? What do you think my odds of getting approved for it right now are given that they just approved me for Marriott? 

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As of today the 5/24 does not apply to co branded cards.  I'd say your chances are good but with Chase you never know.  The way I look at it is if the card and Marriott status are important to you and you can make good use of the card in your travels, then apply.  The only 'bad' thing that would happen is an inquiry and the effects of those are minimal.  I'd never let the fear of an inquiry hold me back from applying for a great card, and I consider the Ritz a great card.

[nitrov]

Were you a buddha in a former life or something?

[Anonymous]

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@nitrov wrote:
Were you a buddha in a former life or something?

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Heh 

[nitrov]

I sent Chase an SM earlier this morning asking if I can PC the new Marriott to Ritz, since I haven't even gotten the card yet. I'm sure they're gonna say no, but once they do I'm just gonna go ahead and app for the Ritz. I'd rather app now rather than wait only to find out they implemented 5/24 for that one too. I have a feeling they'll either say no and make me recon/use the Marriott SL to open it, or give me a dinky CL on it. Whatever, the price I pay for not submitting the right app the first time! lol