Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Charleston, SC, USA
Programs: Avis Pref+, Hyatt Explorist, Marriott Life Gold, Honors Silver, IHG Plat via MC.
Posts: 6,786
Dhoward, if U buy 1000 points for US$20, it's best to do it before combining, because some GP rep.s will adhere strictly to the rules by rejecting your combining form if the total is not enough or too much.
U can also try Coupon Connection by offering equal to 20% more FF miles into someone's account, perhaps from your credit cards or other point schemes for the GP points U need.