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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 8:36 pm
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Originally Posted by sbm12
Better redemption rates on a number of routes/classes of service. And the points are cheaper to buy outright. The only worry is investing too heavily in them and the risk that the points might go poof one day.

Didn't US announce some increases coming up soon? It may be advantageous now, but not for long, IIRC.
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