Re: [vpFREE] Good ways to use up points?

Somehow, I don't think homeless people give a shit what is printed
on the clothing that is keeping them warm. I know that I wouldn't.

On 3/17/09, Curt Hitchcock <vegascurt@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> Converting points to cheap, overpriced casino t-shirts is a great idea
> because t-shirts with casino logos are just what homeless people want..
>
> --- On Tue, 3/17/09, jw776655 <jw776655@yahoo.com> wrote:
> At one casino, I had to use up my points at once, and there were no gift
> cards/free play.
>
> I used most of it on the cheapest (but still overpriced) t-shirts in the
> gift shop.
> When I got home, I donated those to a homeless shelter.
>
> --- In vpFREE@yahoogroups. com, "steve_vp_player" <steveww48@. ..> wrote:
> > I've been following the discussion about possible bankruptcy filings
> > by several large casino chains, which may put points at risk. Since I
> > don't get to Vegas too often but I do have a trip coming up, I'm
> > wondering about productive ways in which points might be used, such
> > as free play or gift cards (no need to spend points on rooms or food,
> > since those are comp'd directly, and buying stuff in the casino gift
> > shop doesn't seem very worthwhile to me... although at the end of it
> > all, perhaps that is the best alternative in some cases?).
> >
> > Can anyone give me some specific suggestions about productive ways to
> > use points at these casinos?
> >
> > a) Harrahs: I think in the past I've read about possible conversions
> > to gift cards? (But not in Vegas? If so, can the conversion be done
> > on the web or phone, or do you have to visit a non-Vegas property?)
> > Any other productive ways to use these points?
> >
> > b) Fiesta: I think that some points (earned after a certain date?)
> > can be converted to free play? If so, at what ratio? And if that is
> > true, what about older points-- what might they be used for, if not
> > hotel stays or food?
> >
> > c) Stations: Are the alternatives here identical to the Fiesta
> > points? Any other possibilities?
> >
> > Thanks for your help with this.

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