Originally Posted by
dlerner
Yes, the merchandise options are usually priced terribly. The best value of MR points is almost always transferring to airline mileage programs (ideally when a bonus offer is in effect)... But most of us want 2-5 cents per point value, and that only comes in transferring to airlines and using for business or first class travel.
Agreed. I gave up on the MR merchandise offers years ago. Depending on the bonus offers, one can make out very well in mileage transfers.