Is it time to call?

[Long Train Runnin']

I joined AGR on November 10th, 2008, its going on 4 months since joining and I have yet to recieve anyting thing from AGR in terms of the membership "packet" and the membership card. I know it was hinted at that they may start mailing more cards out in Febuary, so how long should I hold out on that? Should I call them and ask?

I know having the card isn't a major deal or anything, it would just be nice to have, and I feel I've waited long enough. So I figured I would gather you guys thoughts.

Thanks

 

[diesteldorf]

I would wait a couple more weeks and wouldn't start to be concerned until it is reported that others have already received their new 2009 cards and you still haven't. AGR was just put under a new management company recently and I am betting that contributed to your current situation.

 

[amtrakwolverine]

when do you get your card. after your ticket has been lifted or before

 

[RRrich]

I joined AGR and received NOTHING - but I also applied for an Amtrak/AGR Master Card that has my AGR number on it.

When I reached Select I eventually did get a Select card which I discarded as I don't like too many cards in my wallet. I did keep the baggage tags

 

[Long Train Runnin']

when do you get your card. after your ticket has been lifted or before

My points have posted for the trips i have taken since joining its just more a matter of getting the card.

 

[amtrakwolverine]

i haven't taken any trips sense joining AGR. i booked 2 trips though for the gathering. so i don't get my card till after the conducter lifts the ticket and points are posted.

 

[RRrich]

i haven't taken any trips sense joining AGR. i booked 2 trips though for the gathering. so i don't get my card till after the conducter lifts the ticket and points are posted.

Your points were posted? OK, you're good.

Only thing the card is good for is getting into the "Special Sessions" at the AU Gathering - but if you know the secret handshake, that will do. FOS

 

[amtrakwolverine]

no no points posted just the e-statment bonus of 250 points. no rail points yet as the trip is in october. and sense i won't get the card till next year i'll just sit out the special sessions and go back to the hotel during that time.

 

[AlanB]

when do you get your card. after your ticket has been lifted or before

Normally one gets one's card within one to two months after joining up, and without regard to whether one has traveled or not. One doesn't even need to have a reservation to travel to get the card.

That said, in LTR's case, since it was the end of the year (and possibly coupled with diestledorf's info), it's not uncommon for AGR to just wait until they mail out all the new cards for the program's new year to also mail out the cards for new members.

 

[AlanB]

When I reached Select I eventually did get a Select card which I discarded as I don't like too many cards in my wallet. I did keep the baggage tags

I hope that you wrote down the special phone numbers at least, before you threw away the card. Those phone numbers give you priority handling when calling either AGR or Amtrak.

Also, as an FYI, should you make Select Plus anytime soon, don't throw out that card, as it gets you into Club Acela and Metropolitan Lounges anytime you like, even if you're not actually riding Amtrak.

Many's the time I've taken a ride on the LIRR or NJT and used the CA in NYP.

 

[AlanB]

no no points posted just the e-statment bonus of 250 points. no rail points yet as the trip is in october. and sense i won't get the card till next year i'll just sit out the special sessions and go back to the hotel during that time.

Rick was kidding. There are no activities that any member here on AU is excluded from at the gathering; even if you do or don't have an AGR card. We might ask people if they are insane for not joining AGR, if we found out that someone wasn't a member, but again no one is excluded from any activities.

Beside, I'm betting that you'll have your card long before the gathering anyhow. In fact, if you don't have your card by the second week of March, I highly recommend calling AGR to find out where it is.

Same goes for you too LTR.

 

[the_traveler]

The "regular" AGR card really doesn't mean anything. As long as you know your AGR number, you put your AGR number on your reservation and the points post to your AGR account, that's all that matters. (I don't even know where my card is.) And if you have the AGR MasterCard, your AGR number is printed on the bottom of the card anyway!

 

[Long Train Runnin']

In fact, if you don't have your card by the second week of March, I highly recommend calling AGR to find out where it is. Same goes for you too LTR.

Okay sounds good. I'll wait until then before I call and ask where it is.

Thanks

 

[Long Train Runnin']

The "regular" AGR card really doesn't mean anything. As long as you know your AGR number, you put your AGR number on your reservation and the points post to your AGR account, that's all that matters. (I don't even know where my card is.) And if you have the AGR MasterCard, your AGR number is printed on the bottom of the card anyway!

While I know the card doesn't really hold any special value, for me at 16 one feature I would like to use it for is at quick trak machines. Since my folks don't see me needing to get a Credit Card all of my tickets are put on there CC so if I had my AGR card I could use that to pull up reservations under my number and print out the tickets that.

and yes if I could get a card it would be the AGR card for sure how could I turn down 5,000 points with first purchase?

 

[soitgoes]

Also, as an FYI, should you make Select Plus anytime soon, don't throw out that card, as it gets you into Club Acela and Metropolitan Lounges anytime you like, even if you're not actually riding Amtrak.

And Continental's President's Clubs.

 

[Joel N. Weber II]

While I know the card doesn't really hold any special value, for me at 16 one feature I would like to use it for is at quick trak machines. Since my folks don't see me needing to get a Credit Card all of my tickets are put on there CC so if I had my AGR card I could use that to pull up reservations under my number and print out the tickets that.

I thought you could use the barcode on the reservation printout, too.

(The last time I actually used a Quik-Trak machine was in 2007, which I think was before they read barcodes.)

 

[Long Train Runnin']

While I know the card doesn't really hold any special value, for me at 16 one feature I would like to use it for is at quick trak machines. Since my folks don't see me needing to get a Credit Card all of my tickets are put on there CC so if I had my AGR card I could use that to pull up reservations under my number and print out the tickets that.

I thought you could use the barcode on the reservation printout, too.

(The last time I actually used a Quik-Trak machine was in 2007, which I think was before they read barcodes.)

Yeah, that method works. Its just a matter of insuring I have the print outs on me. While my AGR card would go in my wallet which I wont travel with out for obvious reasons :lol: . So, if I had my card on me it would be easier.

 

[PRR 60]

I always take a business card with the reservation number (PNR) written on the back. At QuikTrak you can simply enter the PNR and pull up the reservation even if you don't have a credit card, AGR card, or the bar code print-out. Regardless of having an AGR or credit card, it is still good to have the PNR just in case.

I make-up a 3x5 pocket-sized schedule for my trips from Excel. Next time I'm going to copy the bar code from the confirmation and print it on the reverse side of my pocket schedule and just scan that. It should work.

 

[Long Train Runnin']

I make-up a 3x5 pocket-sized schedule for my trips from Excel. Next time I'm going to copy the bar code from the confirmation and print it on the reverse side of my pocket schedule and just scan that. It should work.

Thats a good idea. I usually always have reservation number since its written under the barcode and thats currently what I use to pick up the tickets. Currently I save all the reservation numbers (all 3 of em :lol: ) in text edit (think notepad just on a mac) and then copy those into the review reservation box then print the print outs either the day before I'm leaving, or when I just ride to New York early just to pick up the tickets and come back .

 

[Long Train Runnin']

Well I just wanted to say that I got my welcome packet today so hopefully everyone waiting for select/select plus gets their stuff soon

 

[amtrakwolverine]

didn't get mine yet. i've been a AGR member sense october.

 

[Long Train Runnin']

didn't get mine yet. i've been a AGR member sense october.

I was in the same boat you are lol. My guess you'll get yours tomorrow or friday, they were mailed from the east coast so it may take longer for yours to reach where your at.

 

[amtrakwolverine]

nothing today either. grrrrr you got yours so whats the hold up.

 

[Long Train Runnin']

nothing today either. grrrrr you got yours so whats the hold up.

They like me better :lol: :lol: sorry lol. Just poking fun at you, but no that would be a questio Alan could answer not me. IIRC your just waiting for your welcome package not a select/select plus card right? I'd imagine they all went out in the same mailing...

 

[AlanB]

I wouldn't panic yet KissAlive, it's still early and they've got a lot of cards to make and mail. I haven't seen my new Select Plus card yet either, so I'm certain that they're still working on it.