[vpFREE] Jean Scott's Frugal Vegas LVA BLOG - 1 MAR 2012

 

Jean Scott's Frugal Vegas LVA BLOG - 1 MAR 2012

"Problem Gambling"

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Re: [vpFREE] 3/5 NSU in Vegas?

 

southpoint
----- Original Message -----
From: Misscraps
To: vpFREE@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2012 1:25 PM
Subject: [vpFREE] 3/5 NSU in Vegas?

Which casinos in Vegas, if any, have 3/5 play NSU?

Thanks

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[vpFREE] Re: Tropicana Bogus Promotion

 


Coach "Windbag" has lots of company in wanting to win EVERYTIME. You must be the SOLE exception...

--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "tony c" <tonyclifton1964@...> wrote:
>
> the trop in AC gives more cashback+comps than all others in nj-the "coach/big windbag wants to win EVERYTIME he gambles-let him stay at ceasars props,that 7 stars he got must cost him 10's of thousands a year. At the trop I have not paid for anything(rooms,food+free gifts)for years and they treat me great....coach keep giving your $$$ to ceasars~sucker~
>
>

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[vpFREE] Re: A New Venture

 
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[vpFREE] 3/5 NSU in Vegas?

 
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Re: [vpFREE] Multiplier discrepancy

 

Misscraps wrote:

>If you use a 5x General Manager multiplier, especially from New Orleans, you should keep records of daily play and make sure they put in the correct multiplier.

Ever since losing thousands of dollars in points at one place just
after slot clubs were invented, I've kept careful records of my
points. I write down how many points I start each session with and
how many points the card reader says I've made in each session before
I pull my card out. I compare those records to similar records in
past and future plays. I don't fight for every point I've lost, but
at least twice, after talking to the casino and getting nowhere, I've
gone to the Gaming Commission with detailed records and they've gotten
the casino to give me the points that weren't credited. Once, it took
the casino months, after I made 3 or 4 requests, to credit the points
I had earned.

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[vpFREE] Multiplier discrepancy

 

If you use a 5x General Manager multiplier, especially from New Orleans, you should keep records of daily play and make sure they put in the correct multiplier. in November we discovered over $180 in comps missing from Nola 5x multiplier. Also some missing from Biloxi. Now on last trip kept as good a record as possible, and Now another over $100 (10000 points) apparently missing from Nola.

After the November experience I tried to keep even more accurate records, especially noting to end multiplier play at midnight.

Had to contact customer service via Harrahs.com in November, and now contacting them again.

Also, it can take days or weeks for multipliers to show up, so you have to keep checking your account. If they don't show within a couple of weeks, contact customer service.

Starting to wonder, could this be deliberate, since with computerized tracking there shouldn't be this much of a discrepancy.

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Re: [vpFREE] Re: Gambling With an Edge

 



Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4GLTE smartphone

----- Reply message -----
From: "John" <johndive@comcast.net>
To: <vpFREE@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: [vpFREE] Re: Gambling With an Edge
Date: Thu, Mar 1, 2012 11:18 am
I assume you don't recall Michael's work at the Barbary Coast. Say, how did that turn out for them? If you're curious, it's called Bill's now.



--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "pumsparky" <dianalnagy@...> wrote:

>

> Hey, I got a question for Gaughan, "How come there are no FPDW at South Point?

>

> --- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "tikithecat73lakeworth" <fjc73@> wrote:

> >

> > Sorry, I lost the email address to send questions for upcoming guests on the show. My question for Michael Gaughan is: Why did he decide to not have different players club tier levels at South Point?

> >

>










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RE: [vpFREE] XVP Re: Southwest gift cards

 

You can get around the limitation on using only three gift cards by buying a
ticket worth about as much as four gift cards, canceling it, and then using
its value toward a new reservation. You can do this as many times as you
want to pay for an arbitrarily expensive ticket with gift cards.

Cogno

-----Original Message-----
From: vpFREE@yahoogroups.com [mailto:vpFREE@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of
the7thwarrior
Sent: Thursday, March 1, 2012 10:51 AM
To: vpFREE@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [vpFREE] XVP Re: Southwest gift cards

In answer to your question , NO THEY WILL NOT COMBINE GIFT CARDS.
First thing I asked the agent when I ran into this problem. Two people
traveling on an "expensive" (over $200) airfare, needed to book two separate
tickets to use 4 gift cards. Max. 3 per reservation. I think they just
want you to not use the remaining balances on the cards, or forget about
them. After all isn't that the whole purpose of gift cards? The retailer
gets their money, but may or may not have to deliver the merchandise to the
consumer.

--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, bjaygold@... wrote:
>
> Some companies will consolidate gift cards into one card, for no charge.
> I've done it at Macy's and at Wal*Mart. I don't know if SWA will do
> it, but it would solve the problem if they perform this service.
>
> Since the SWA cards have a PIN, you might even be able to do this over
> the phone, or online.
>
> Brian
>
> =================================
>
>
> In a message dated 2/27/2012 12:01:35 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,
> 7711-jimmason@... writes:
>
>
>
> That is good news-maybe with the recently required fare disclosures
> they added a payment slot(my experience was from November
> 2011). Theoretically, it would then be possible to burn 8 gift cards
with 2
> one ways.
>
> --- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, TedChee@ wrote:
> >
> > The policy may have been different earlier, but 3 gift cards & a
> > credit card works. There were FOUR payment slots this weekend. The
> > following is
>
> > copied from my confirmation:
> >
> >
> > Cost and Payment Summary
> >
> > AIR -
> > Base Fare
> > $ 463.26
> > Excise Taxes
> > $ 34.74
> > Segment Fee
> > $ 22.80
> > Passenger Facility Charge
> > $ 16.50
> > September 11th Security Fee
> > $ 10.00
> > Total Air Cost
> > $ 547.30
> >
> > Payment Information
> > Payment Type: Discover XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
> > Date: Feb 24, 2012
> > Payment Amount: $247.30
> >
> > Payment Type: Gift card Acct:8100000014096111
> > Date: Feb 24, 2012
> > Payment Amount: $100.00
> >
> > Payment Type: Gift card Acct:8100000014096137
> > Date: Feb 24, 2012
> > Payment Amount: $100.00
> >
> > Payment Type: Gift card Acct:8100000014095493
> > Date: Feb 24, 2012
> > Payment Amount: $100.00
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Re the one-way being limited to 2 gift cards, I didn't try it but
> > the suggestion to go one-way to maximize gift cards came from
> > Southwest &
> they
> > didn't mention a 2-card limit. It would be nice if someone were to
> > try
> it &
> > report back. I still have a bunch of cards but they're already
committed.
> >
> >
> > In a message dated 2/25/2012 10:07:07 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,
> > vpFREE@yahoogroups.com writes:
> >
> > _Southwest gift cards _
> >
> (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/vpFREE/message/119565;_ylc=X3oDMTJzM3Q2
> dnBqBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE1BGdycElkAzQ2NDEwMTcEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNzA1MD
> >
> > Y1NzMyBG1zZ0lkAzExOTU2NQRzZWMDZG1zZwRzbGsDdm1zZwRzdGltZQMxMzMwMjM2ND
> > Iw) Posted by: "jim_mason7" _7711-jimmason@ _
> > (mailto:7711-jimmason@?Subject= Re:%20Southwest%20gift%20cards)
> _jim_mason7 _
> > (http://profiles.yahoo.com/jim_mason7)
> > Sat Feb 25, 2012 1:55 pm (PST)
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > To clarify-
> >
> > There are only 3 payment slots with South West.
> >
> > If any gift card/fare credit does not over the total fare due on the
> 1st
> > payment slot, then a second gift card/fare credit can be used on
> > the
> 2nd
> > payment slot. If there is still a balance due, the 3rd payment
> > slot can
> be a
> > gift card/fare credit only if it covers the entire fare balance due.
> > Otherwise, you will need to use a credit card for the 3rd payment
> slot(and use you
> > gift card/credit on another ticket)
> > Buying one-way tickets allows you to use up more gift cards/fare
> credits.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
>
>
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[vpFREE] Re: Gambling With an Edge

 

I assume you don't recall Michael's work at the Barbary Coast. Say, how did that turn out for them? If you're curious, it's called Bill's now.

--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "pumsparky" <dianalnagy@...> wrote:
>
> Hey, I got a question for Gaughan, "How come there are no FPDW at South Point?
>
> --- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "tikithecat73lakeworth" <fjc73@> wrote:
> >
> > Sorry, I lost the email address to send questions for upcoming guests on the show. My question for Michael Gaughan is: Why did he decide to not have different players club tier levels at South Point?
> >
>

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[vpFREE] Re: ATM Fees

 


How about just bringing cash with you? Go to your bank before going to the casino.

--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "mikeymic" <mikeymic@...> wrote:
>
>
>
> --- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "sdjbravo" <sdbravo@> wrote:
>
> >Where else can upper-tier players
> > press the service button to get a snack for free brought to your game?
> > They hand out trail mix, pretzels, and sometimes even full bags of
> > kettle corn. Their ATMs are free.
>
> ATM fees should be a consideration for VP players who will make strategy changes to gain an extra penny or two.
>
> If you aren't cashing a check or accessing a line of credit, then ATM fees can add up. In most cases you are looking at around $3-5 a withdrawal. It makes a serious dent in your overall expected return.
>
> If you are a "regular" you should already know where the better (meaning lower fee) ATMs are. The original post says that Barona charges no fee, which is best of all. At Pechanga, the ATM fee inside the casino is $4. But if you get your cash at the gas station right outside then you pay only $1.50. In Palm Springs you'll pay more inside the Spa casino than if you simply walk across the street and make your withdrawal inside the hotel. And so forth.
>
> You should also explore options within your own bank. My credit union reimburses all ATM fees up to $4. So, while savings returns are a paultry .75% at least I feel like I"m getting some additional benefit from the bank's use of my funds.
>

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[vpFREE] XVP Re: Southwest gift cards

 

In answer to your question , NO THEY WILL NOT COMBINE GIFT CARDS.
First thing I asked the agent when I ran into this problem. Two people traveling on an "expensive" (over $200) airfare, needed to book two separate tickets to use 4 gift cards. Max. 3 per reservation. I think they just want you to not use the remaining balances on the cards, or forget about them. After all isn't that the whole purpose of gift cards? The retailer gets their money, but may or may not have to deliver the merchandise to the consumer.

--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, bjaygold@... wrote:
>
> Some companies will consolidate gift cards into one card, for no charge.
> I've done it at Macy's and at Wal*Mart. I don't know if SWA will do it, but
> it would solve the problem if they perform this service.
>
> Since the SWA cards have a PIN, you might even be able to do this over the
> phone, or online.
>
> Brian
>
> =================================
>
>
> In a message dated 2/27/2012 12:01:35 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,
> 7711-jimmason@... writes:
>
>
>
> That is good news-maybe with the recently required fare
> disclosures they added a payment slot(my experience was from November
> 2011). Theoretically, it would then be possible to burn 8 gift cards with 2
> one ways.
>
> --- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, TedChee@ wrote:
> >
> > The policy may have been different earlier, but 3 gift cards & a credit
> > card works. There were FOUR payment slots this weekend. The following is
>
> > copied from my confirmation:
> >
> >
> > Cost and Payment Summary
> >
> > AIR -
> > Base Fare
> > $ 463.26
> > Excise Taxes
> > $ 34.74
> > Segment Fee
> > $ 22.80
> > Passenger Facility Charge
> > $ 16.50
> > September 11th Security Fee
> > $ 10.00
> > Total Air Cost
> > $ 547.30
> >
> > Payment Information
> > Payment Type: Discover XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
> > Date: Feb 24, 2012
> > Payment Amount: $247.30
> >
> > Payment Type: Gift card Acct:8100000014096111
> > Date: Feb 24, 2012
> > Payment Amount: $100.00
> >
> > Payment Type: Gift card Acct:8100000014096137
> > Date: Feb 24, 2012
> > Payment Amount: $100.00
> >
> > Payment Type: Gift card Acct:8100000014095493
> > Date: Feb 24, 2012
> > Payment Amount: $100.00
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Re the one-way being limited to 2 gift cards, I didn't try it but the
> > suggestion to go one-way to maximize gift cards came from Southwest &
> they
> > didn't mention a 2-card limit. It would be nice if someone were to try
> it &
> > report back. I still have a bunch of cards but they're already committed.
> >
> >
> > In a message dated 2/25/2012 10:07:07 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,
> > vpFREE@yahoogroups.com writes:
> >
> > _Southwest gift cards _
> >
> (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/vpFREE/message/119565;_ylc=X3oDMTJzM3Q2dnBqBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE1BGdycElkAzQ2NDEwMTcEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNzA1MD
> > Y1NzMyBG1zZ0lkAzExOTU2NQRzZWMDZG1zZwRzbGsDdm1zZwRzdGltZQMxMzMwMjM2NDIw)
> > Posted by: "jim_mason7" _7711-jimmason@ _
> > (mailto:7711-jimmason@?Subject= Re:%20Southwest%20gift%20cards)
> _jim_mason7 _
> > (http://profiles.yahoo.com/jim_mason7)
> > Sat Feb 25, 2012 1:55 pm (PST)
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > To clarify-
> >
> > There are only 3 payment slots with South West.
> >
> > If any gift card/fare credit does not over the total fare due on the
> 1st
> > payment slot, then a second gift card/fare credit can be used on the
> 2nd
> > payment slot. If there is still a balance due, the 3rd payment slot can
> be a
> > gift card/fare credit only if it covers the entire fare balance due.
> > Otherwise, you will need to use a credit card for the 3rd payment
> slot(and use you
> > gift card/credit on another ticket)
> > Buying one-way tickets allows you to use up more gift cards/fare
> credits.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
>
>
>
>
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[vpFREE] XXXVP----- Re: LVA Question of the Day - 1 MAR 2012

 

If you get a chance, have a FAT BURGER. I would rank it ahead of even In
and Out Burger. We had one recently at Harrah's Lake Tahoe and the patty
actually looked and tasted like a home made burger.

My meal at a Five Guys Burger in Houston was one of the worst meals of any
kind I've had in 20+ years--soggy cold bun, etc. Will never go
back--nothing good to say about the food there.

robar

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[vpFREE] Re: Tropicana Bogus Promotion

 

Wow Tony,

Why so hostile? Any point you are trying to make gets lost in the vitriolic spew.

--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "tony c" <tonyclifton1964@...> wrote:
>
> the trop in AC gives more cashback+comps than all others in nj-the "coach/big windbag wants to win EVERYTIME he gambles-let him stay at ceasars props,that 7 stars he got must cost him 10's of thousands a year. At the trop I have not paid for anything(rooms,food+free gifts)for years and they treat me great....coach keep giving your $$$ to ceasars~sucker~

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