Club Acela

[HoosierStater]

I've got a coach-only trip coming up soon, and was thinking of getting Club Acela passes? I'm not Select or Select Plus, and I'd have to buy points to get the passes-- to the tune of $80. Is this worth it in anyone's opinion?

 

[The Davy Crockett]

I've got a coach-only trip coming up soon, and was thinking of getting Club Acela passes? I'm not Select or Select Plus, and I'd have to buy points to get the passes-- to the tune of $80. Is this worth it in anyone's opinion?

Probably not. It depends on your specific circumstances, but for $80 you could store your bags in a locker and have PLENTY of cash left over for a REALLY nice meal while waiting.

 

[Ryan]

Yeah, unless you've got a really long layover or something, I wouldn't do it.

 

[Bob Dylan]

Have you considered taking the $80 and applying it to am upgrade to a Sleeper, even for part of your route? This would allow you use of the CA/ML on any day you had a ticket for First Class or Sleeper Travel! $80 is not worth a few hours in a Lounge waiting on a Train! Check out the price for an upgrade on your route!

 

[Cho Cho Charlie]

Keep on eye out on eBay too. The passes come up periodically, and you typically can get one for around $15.

 

[amamba]

heck no. Like the others have mentioned, take the $80 and apply it to a sleeper or FC ticket instead.

 

[the_traveler]

I also would say no, especially if you only need one pass. They are only sold in packets of 5, and if you can't use them all by 2/29/12 - then they're not even worth the paper they're printed on!

If you only need one, personally, I would forget EBay (or the like). You don't really know what your getting. Even if they show a photo of a pass that expires 2/29/12, what's to say they won't mail one of their "extras" that expired on 2/28/11?

And not trying to be "the legal eagle" here, you are not supposed to buy or sell passes.

What I personally would do is post a request here on AU! It would save you the $15, since many of us have extras, and will offer them to other members for free!

 

[HoosierStater]

I also would say no, especially if you only need one pass. They are only sold in packets of 5, and if you can't use them all by 2/29/12 - then they're not even worth the paper they're printed on!

If you only need one, personally, I would forget EBay (or the like). You don't really know what your getting. Even if they show a photo of a pass that expires 2/29/12, what's to say they won't mail one of their "extras" that expired on 2/28/11?

And not trying to be "the legal eagle" here, you are not supposed to buy or sell passes.

What I personally would do is post a request here on AU! It would save you the $15, since many of us have extras, and will offer them to other members for free!

Well, then, I will request two passes, if anyone can spare them. You can PM me on here, just ask for what 's needed to transfer them.

 

[Cho Cho Charlie]

If you only need one, personally, I would forget EBay (or the like). You don't really know what your getting. Even if they show a photo of a pass that expires 2/29/12, what's to say they won't mail one of their "extras" that expired on 2/28/11?

Not very trusting, are you? Just check the seller's history and easily verify that they are legit.

If the seller shows they're selling a pass that expires on 2/29/12, I am sure that is what the buyer will receive.

 

[Ryan]

I've been duped before on eBay - it's really little more than a den of thieves at this point.

 

[the_traveler]

If you only need one, personally, I would forget EBay (or the like). You don't really know what your getting. Even if they show a photo of a pass that expires 2/29/12, what's to say they won't mail one of their "extras" that expired on 2/28/11?

Not very trusting, are you?

I have seen on EBay where they will "SELL" you the Amtrak discount codes for $xx! Well, HERE they are. Now everyone who has read this, send me $20 for me "providing" you with the codes! (BTW: I got this list free - like anyone else including the "Sellers" - can.)