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Old Feb 6, 2011 | 12:16 pm
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Originally Posted by wsflyer
It really depends on how much you value United miles, which depends on how you use them. Personally, I use them mostly for transatlantic travel, and I value them at 2 cents per mile. Therefore, I redeem MyPoints exclusively for United miles.

On the other hand, if you typically use United miles for domestic US travel, you might value them at around 1 cent per mile, such that the gift cards may be a better value for you.
+1 .... except I do domestic travel so I usually redeem for $50 (or higher) gift cards.
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