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Old Oct 26, 2009 | 5:05 pm
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travelexpert
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Originally Posted by 777 global mile hound
Once the 20 to 25% devaluation of my remaining one million points occurs it will really sink in what the Hilton folks have effectively removed from my account.
I have already calculated loss of at least one 6 night trip at a level 6----just disappearing into thin air.

Marriott also devalued in the past year--but I forgive them for two reasons (a) I am now getting a 50% Platinum bonus versus previously 30%, and (b) they have a lifetime elite program.

So for me it's adios Hilton. I'm just not going to be pacified with a free night having a rapid expiration--which as we all know, is pretty useless in and of itself. Most of us need at least two nights somewhere. I guess the idea is to force the user to redeem some additional points or pay in more dollars--and we all know who that really benefits....
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