Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Charleston, SC, USA
Programs: Avis Pref+, Hyatt Explorist, Marriott Life Gold, Honors Silver, IHG Plat via MC.
Posts: 6,789
Boraxo, it's borderline. Pay $ if you have 100--200K where 8700 points may make the difference between 6 vs. 7 night award or more FF miles from a travel package. Also, remember that only $$ stays count toward the "Mega"Bonus starting Sep. 15.
If your balance is small or VERY large, grab the freebie.