"Status" recognized by competitors?

[hrdiane]

Question to the group:

In the past using airlines as my example, I was able to send American Airlines confirmation that I was a Platinum Elite + level flyer with Northwest and I requested "status" consideration with American for one year to incentivize me to fly American for my 100,000+ miles of domestic travel each year.

It worked and I was given "status" mid-level with American for one year and then earned enough for future years. It wasn't the highest level, but it was higher status than I would otherwise have had.I forget the name of their middle elite tier since its been awhile.

Are there any casinos in Las Vegas that would offer something special if I tried the same thing by proving my Venetian Gold status or Harrah's Diamond, or ridiculous "Elite" status at home Indian Casino?

I was thinking of sending a letter to a couple of properties I haven't played at before to see if it would get me anything? Thought it might be worth a shot.

Other traditional approach is stay somewhere else where I AM comped for the nights and go to these other places and play so they can evaluate my level of action. But that takes longer and I am trying for mileage on past accomplishments ---- or is that totally crazy?

Has anyone ever tried the first approach lately?

Thanks,
Diane

[Guru_Perf1]

I've never tried it in Vegas, but it worked in AC at the Borgata when they opened up. They gave me "Black" (higher level) for I think a year based on Harrah's Diamond status. I always save my old diamond cards, so I was able to show 3 or 4 years of diamond. I think that I saw an ad for the new MGM/Foxwoods that was offering the same kind of deal, but I must confess, it might have been for some other casino.

I would go in person, or at least by phone to an Executive Host, rather than a letter. They might not want the policy in writing to be shared.

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From: hrdiane <HRDiane@aol.com>
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Sent: Monday, June 15, 2009 5:59:54 PM
Subject: [vpFREE] "Status" recognized by competitors?

Question to the group:

In the past using airlines as my example, I was able to send American Airlines confirmation that I was a Platinum Elite + level flyer with Northwest and I requested "status" consideration with American for one year to incentivize me to fly American for my 100,000+ miles of domestic travel each year.

It worked and I was given "status" mid-level with American for one year and then earned enough for future years. It wasn't the highest level, but it was higher status than I would otherwise have had.I forget the name of their middle elite tier since its been awhile.

Are there any casinos in Las Vegas that would offer something special if I tried the same thing by proving my Venetian Gold status or Harrah's Diamond, or ridiculous "Elite" status at home Indian Casino?

I was thinking of sending a letter to a couple of properties I haven't played at before to see if it would get me anything? Thought it might be worth a shot.

Other traditional approach is stay somewhere else where I AM comped for the nights and go to these other places and play so they can evaluate my level of action. But that takes longer and I am trying for mileage on past accomplishments ---- or is that totally crazy?

Has anyone ever tried the first approach lately?

Thanks,
Diane

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