@bgriffin wrote:
That's crazy that they want a receipt for your travel. It's none of their business how much the flight actually coat you.
@bgriffin wrote:
Or my friend who is a private pilot. It's not that expensive, it's totally within the realm of possibility that people in their target market would be in this situation. He's not hurting but not making millions. Normal engineering job probably under $200k. He might want to fly to a location but would need the full reimbursement for fuel and wear and tear but wouldn't be allowed because he wouldn't have a handy wear and tear receipt.
@bgriffin wrote:
While I've never done a shop for these people, I can't imagine you get a check from one bank account for the shop fee and a check from another bank account for the reimbursement and a check from a second bank account for the travel. So yes, the money absolutely comes from the same place.
The only reason they do it is to keep the profit on people with lower expenses.
@MickeyB wrote:
They don't require receipts for mileage - so in this case (actually in all of the cases listed) you or your friend could claim driving mileage and not need a receipt. Problem solved.
@MickeyB wrote:
Not sure how this degenerated into a how stupid is Coyle post... but I am definitely of the position that Coyle is not stupid. They are maddening, not particularly shopper friendly, have some crazy requirements that I admit I do not really "get" how they benefit the client measurably and sure do require a lot of work on the shopper's part - but they are NOT stupid. Show me any other company that has grown the way they have over the past 15 years and not really diversified outside of their core business.. they are one of the most successful companies (if you define success by profit) out there (outside of the larger behemoths like Ipsos, GFK, Martiz, where MS is only a small portion of their total company).
@bgriffin wrote:
@MickeyB wrote:
They don't require receipts for mileage - so in this case (actually in all of the cases listed) you or your friend could claim driving mileage and not need a receipt. Problem solved.
So if I were doing a shop in Bermuda I could claim $200 in mileage? In my submarine?
@Professional Guest wrote:
Here's a new one for you:
If Coyle disclosed the travel allowance was, say, $500.00, AND the coach fare was $250.00, BUT First Class was $500.00, would they cover $500.00 for First Class? Do they care what fare class you use to get to the property? Do they want you to arrive by steerage if they/the client is/are covering travel?
I'm not talking about the travel allowance being $500.00 and the coach fare being $500.00, and you choosing to go first class for an additional amount that you're covering.
I seem to recall experience with the latter, but not the former.
Anyone? Again, I'm looking at you, @SteveSocal and @MickeyB.
Many thanks in advance.
@MickeyB wrote:
@Professional Guest wrote:
Here's a new one for you:
If Coyle disclosed the travel allowance was, say, $500.00, AND the coach fare was $250.00, BUT First Class was $500.00, would they cover $500.00 for First Class? Do they care what fare class you use to get to the property? Do they want you to arrive by steerage if they/the client is/are covering travel?
I'm not talking about the travel allowance being $500.00 and the coach fare being $500.00, and you choosing to go first class for an additional amount that you're covering.
I seem to recall experience with the latter, but not the former.
Anyone? Again, I'm looking at you, @SteveSocal and @MickeyB.
Many thanks in advance.
I remember an email about 10 years ago from a company, and I am about 75% sure it was Coyle, that specifically said that airfare must be booked in coach and that any travel receipts seeking reimbursement that were purchased in first would be denied. I am pretty sure it was from Coyle - I definitely have it in my head that it is a no go. Steve - is your memory better than mine?
@SoCalMama wrote:
@MickeyB wrote:
@Professional Guest wrote:
Here's a new one for you:
If Coyle disclosed the travel allowance was, say, $500.00, AND the coach fare was $250.00, BUT First Class was $500.00, would they cover $500.00 for First Class? Do they care what fare class you use to get to the property? Do they want you to arrive by steerage if they/the client is/are covering travel?
I'm not talking about the travel allowance being $500.00 and the coach fare being $500.00, and you choosing to go first class for an additional amount that you're covering.
I seem to recall experience with the latter, but not the former.
Anyone? Again, I'm looking at you, @SteveSocal and @MickeyB.
Many thanks in advance.
I remember an email about 10 years ago from a company, and I am about 75% sure it was Coyle, that specifically said that airfare must be booked in coach and that any travel receipts seeking reimbursement that were purchased in first would be denied. I am pretty sure it was from Coyle - I definitely have it in my head that it is a no go. Steve - is your memory better than mine?
SoCalSteve in Coach? Laughable.
@SteveSoCal wrote:
Said from my balcony overlooking Los Arcos (and $800 travel allowance to get here)....yeah, Coyle can be a pain, but if you can work with them and deal with the frustration involved, it pays off in spades.
@MickeyB Yes; I recall that first-class airfare is not reimbursed, but if you fly enough you will be doing it for miles, booking the coach ticket and getting the first class upgrade anyway. For what it's worth, we were #3 & #4 un the upgrade list to Cabo and slummed it flying here in coach
The reason for the issue is that they do provide the receipts to clients and never want the clients to feel gouged. That's also the reason for the "no filet mignon" & "no doggy bags" rule. It seems to work for them.
@LindaM wrote:
Off topic warning: for other MSCs that do allow for filet mignon & lobster, I’ve always thought that it was more advantageous for the client when I go over budget (and sometimes by a lot) because they are paying out less than what they are taking in?
@Monk-N-Nut wrote:
I've never seen more than $150-$200 travel reimbursement, as a casual shopper.