Originally Posted by
VA1379
I would do it, but I have less than 150,000 Marriott points now (so I view an additional 15K right now as a plus). I go through my points fairly quickly.
Same here. I don't get as many points as I used to due to travel lessening, and I usually wipe them out staying int'l for 5-7 days/year at Cat 7-8s. If I had to 'buy' the points from Marriott for the 15,000, it would cost me $187.50 ($12.50/1K), so a sub-$100 stay is less than that.
I need to sit down & figure out my stays today, so if I need to book a cheap one I can do the stay tomorrow during lower weekend rates.
Cheers.