- Perks Reward Program
- Total Rewards Platinum Perks Mastercard
- Total Rewards Platinum Perks Travel Insurance
FSU employees are provided an array of discounts and perks at local and national vendors.
True Car Employee Auto Purchasing
Benefits include: Invoice pricing on all new vehicles, 15% discount on all maintenance/repairs performed at the Service Department, 10% discount on rental cars available at the Rental Department, and a 15% discount on all parts and accessories at the Parts Department. During my recent Vegas trip, my American Express Canada Platinum card gave me a number of benefits thanks to some clever travel hacking. In this post I want to highlight how you can get these perks at Caesars properties in Las Vegas, (and the rest of Caesars properties across North America), with your American Express Canada Platinum Card! You can Status Match to get these Caesars Rewards.
FSU Faculty & Staff can save on average over $3,500 off MSRP. If you are ready to buy your next car, the Employee Auto Buying Program is here to help. All major brands including: Ford, Chevrolet, Honda, Toyota, Jeep, Nissan and more.
TOYOTA -https://corporateshopping.truecar.com/prices-new/toyota/?referrer_id=fsu
FORD -https://corporateshopping.truecar.com/prices-new/ford/?referrer_id=fus
CHEVROLET -https://corporateshopping.truecar.com/prices-new/chevrolet/?referrer_id=fsu
FORD -https://corporateshopping.truecar.com/prices-new/ford/?referrer_id=fus
CHEVROLET -https://corporateshopping.truecar.com/prices-new/chevrolet/?referrer_id=fsu
HONDA -https://corporateshopping.truecar.com/prices-new/honda/?referrer_id=fsu
Nissan North America’s Vehicle Purchase Program (VPP)
As part of Nissan’s athletic partnership with Florida State University, all full-time university employees are eligible for preferred pricing on new Nissan and Infiniti vehicles. Click for Details.
John's and Son Auto Repair
Receive 15% off labor, or a free Check Engine Light scan at John's and Son Auto Repair. Must present valid FSUCard upon arrival.
1332 Lake Bradford Road, Tallahassee, FL 32304
Phone: (850) 575-1991
Phone: (850) 575-1991
Kraft Nissan
Kraft Nissan is proud to introduce The Home Team Advantage Program. This offer is for local businesses, their employees, and their immediate family members. Kraft Nissan services all makes and models, so, no matter what brand you drive, you can count on Kraft Service and Parts to meet your service and repair needs. Benefits include: Invoice pricing on all new vehicles, 15% discount on all maintenance/repairs performed at the Service Department, 10% discount on rental cars available at the Rental Department, and a 15% discount on all parts and accessories at the Parts Department. To enroll in the program, please visit Kraft Nissan and identify yourself as an FSU employee. For questions, contact Larry Buck at (850) 576-6171, extension 169, or email [email protected].
AT&T Wireless
Current FSU employees are eligible for a 17% discount on AT&T rate plans and 25% off accessories. Click this link to sign up for the discount.
**Please note that employees must use their official *@fsu.edu email address during sign up to receive this discount. Departmental email addresses (Examples: Addresses ending in @med.fsu.edu, @magnet.fsu.edu, @law.fsu.edu, etc.), and *@admin.fsu.edu will not work.
Computer Repair Doctor
Receive 15% off labor for all phone, tablet, and computer repairs at Computer Repair Doctor. Present a valid FSUCard to receive the discount. Available at both Tallahassee locations: Caesars palace games online.
523 E. Tennessee St., Tallahassee, FL 32308
(Close to Downtown, across from Leon High School)
Phone: (850) 724-4542
(Close to Downtown, across from Leon High School)
Phone: (850) 724-4542
3495 Thomasville Rd. #5, Tallahassee, FL 32309
(North Tallahassee/Killearn area -- Thomasville Rd. and I-10 by Bonefish Grill)
Phone: (850) 320-6046
(North Tallahassee/Killearn area -- Thomasville Rd. and I-10 by Bonefish Grill)
Phone: (850) 320-6046
uBreakiFix
$15 off every repair at the Tallahassee uBreakiFix location. uBreakiFix can fix phones, tablets, computers, and more. To receive the discount, you must present valid FSUCard when checking in your device for repair.
1670 W. Tennessee Street, Unit 2, Tallahassee, Florida 32304
Phone: (850) 692-3400
Phone: (850) 692-3400
Lenovo
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FSU Faculty & Staff receive employee discounts on innovative tech by Lenovo, the #1 PC maker in the world. Take advantage of everyday savings up to 35% off while supplies last, with additional savings monthly and seasonally.
HP Employee Purchase Program
The HP Employee Purchase Program (EPP) offers FSU Faculty & Staff HP consumer products at discounts typically up to 10% off starting prices. Use Code: EP17047 when registering.
Dell Member Purchase Program
FSU Employees qualify for the Dell MPP and enjoy carefully selected systems with exclusive member discounts.
Verizon Wireless
Current FSU employees are eligible for an 18% discount on select rate plans and 25% off accessories. Click this link to sign up for the discount.
**Please note that employees must use their official *@fsu.edu email address during sign up to receive this discount. Departmental email addresses (Examples: Addresses ending in @med.fsu.edu, @magnet.fsu.edu, @law.fsu.edu, etc.), and *@admin.fsu.edu will not work.
Walcraft Cabinetry
Walcraft Cabinetry is a national supplier of Kitchen Cabinets. Receive 20% off all of RTA (unassembled) and fully assembled kitchen cabinets. Visit us online and use discount code UDC20 at the time of purchase. Must present valid FSU employee ID card upon request.
ProFlowers
Receive a 15% discount on an assortment of flowers, plans and gifts when using the code FLDOE15 atProFlowers.
Corporate Shopping Employee Discounts
Corporate Shopping Employee Discounts connects Florida State University employees to over 250 top national retailers offering incredible employee discounts and private offers. A few popular retailers include: Costco, Target, Lands' End, Ralph Lauren, Orbitz, Hotels.com, J.Crew, Brooks Brothers, 1800Flowers, ProFlowers, Avis, Hertz, Budget, HP Employee Purchase Program, Dell Member Purchase Program, and many more!
Register now and enjoy incredible savings!
Sam's Club
Get $45 off your first in club purchase when you become a new Sam’s Club Member for $45*
Costco
Join Costco as a new member and receive exclusive coupons valued at $60 including 3 FREE items.
1-800-Flowers.com
The doorbell rings. From outside, a friendly voice says, 'Delivery from 1-800-Flowers.com!' You're surprised. You're delighted. And, most important of all, you're smiling! Smiles -- designed and delivered. FSU employees receive 15% off with code CORPSHOP. Click this link to place an order today.
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Caesars Rewards Diamond Status Explained
For the past five or so years I have been an M life loyalist when it comes to Vegas. I typically stay at M life properties as they are partnered with Hyatt. Recently I status matched my IHG Platinum status to Wyndham Diamond, and then Wyndham Diamond to Caesars Rewards Diamond. NOTE: As of February 1, 2019, Total Rewards has been renamed as Caesars Rewards. The same benefit will remain with a few additional benefits being added.
Caesars Rewards, the loyalty program of Caesars properties, has a total of 4 tiers:
- Gold (Entry Level)
- Platinum (5,000+ Tier Credits)
- Diamond (15,000+ Tier Credits)
- Seven Stars (150,000+ Tier Credits)
Learn more about Tier Credits, and how to earn them, here.
Below I cover some of the perks I experienced (and a few I haven’t yet) as a Diamond on my recent stay at Caesars Palace. These benefits are current as of January, 2020.
Perks Reward Program
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No Resort Fees
I hate resort fees. I avoid hotels that have them. Unfortunately every hotel/casino on the strip charges them. At the nicer hotels the fee is $45+ tax per night. As a Diamond, the resort fee is waived. Essentially Diamond status saves you about $50 a night.
Discount on Spa Day Pass
This is a benefit that I could not find advertised anywhere. When I was staying at Caesars Palace this weekend, I wanted to visit the highly rated Qua Spa. Online the cost of a day pass for a hotel guest is $35. For someone staying at another Caesars property, the price is $60. The price for the general public is $65. Just to use the spa facilities!
However, as a Diamond, I was told the price was only $20 for a day pass. And that price was good even when not staying at a Caesars property.
Other Caesars properties offer free spa access for Diamond elites. Qua at Caesars seems to be the nicest of the lot (hence the $20 fee). The only other property that charges for a day pass is the Linq spa that charges $12.50. Update: As of December 2019, most spas now charge Diamond members a fee if they aren’t staying at the hotel. Planet Hollywood and Paris both charge $20 for a day pass — definitely not worth it as these spas are dated.
Two Free Show Tickets
Each calendar month, Diamond elites get two free tickets to select Caesars shows. These can be used for two tickets to the same show or can be used for one ticket to two different shows. Read more about this benefit here.
My friend and I went and saw Penn & Teller at the Rio. It was pretty painless to get the tickets. You must first stop by the Caesars Rewards desk to get your vouchers printed. Then take them to a ticket box office (Caesars’ “remote box office” is just south of OMNIA and opens at 11am but each property has their own box office — just ask at the Caesars Rewards desk) and exchange them for the tickets. We tried to get our tickets the day of the show but it was sold out, but we got tickets for the following day.
Don’t expect to get tickets to see Celine or Backstreet Boys — these shows are second (or third) tier entertainment.
I have created a post with a list of show available for free. You can also ask for the list of eligible shows at the Caesars Rewards desk.
$100 Celebration Dinner
Each year (February 1 – January 31), Diamond elites get a Celebration Dinner which is a $100 dining credit to various Caesars property restaurants. Again, you can find a list of restaurants at Caesars Rewards desks or here. The $100 credit is added to your Diamond card and essentially used like a debit card; though the $100 must be used all at one time in one location. Read more about this benefit here.
Shorter Lines
Total Rewards Platinum Perks Mastercard
Whether you are checking in to the hotel, getting a taxi, or stopping by the buffet; many Caesars locations have Diamond lines reserved for elites. Hotels have Diamond check in lounges with shorter lines and more personalized service.
In addition, most of the buffets have reserved seating for elites. These offer better service and a bit higher luxury (cloth napkins, drink service) depending on the buffet.
There are also Diamond Lounges at each casino, but as of 2018 you had to redeem points to gain access.
Total Rewards Platinum Perks Travel Insurance
“Free” Stay at Atlantis (That Isn’t Free)
Base level Diamond elites are eligible for 4 nights stay at the Atlantis Resort for about $200. Though advertised as complimentary, you are actually charged about $50 per night (in the form of a mandatory resort fee). The food is apparently WAY overpriced and not good (according to DEMflyers). Plus they have captive dolphins which is completely cruel. I likely won’t be visiting Atlantis with this offer.
Other Perks
There are a number of other small perks such as a free parking at any Caesars property and other discounts.
Overall I found that Diamond status at Caesars is much more recognized and overall has better perks than M life Platinum Status. I would like to see M life improve their loyalty program as I do like that you can get Hyatt points and stay credits at M life properties.
Not yet a member of Caesars Rewards? Sign up using this link and you get a bonus 500 Tier Credits when you pick up your membership card at any Caesars property! In full disclosure, I also get 500 Tier Credits when you sign up.
Interested in other information about Caesars Rewards? Check out my Caesars Rewards page with tips to help you make the most out of your next visit including how to easily get Diamond status, access to free shows and food, reviews of hotels and much more.