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Apr 16, 2012 | 9:45 am

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tbaumann3

Join Date: Oct 2010

Programs: SPG Plat, MR Plat, DM Silver, RR, AA, US, BA

Posts: 226

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Originally Posted by aznshrek88

Thanks, what does everyone mean more valuable for SPG? Does this mean the redemption nights are cheaper or just more hotels to choose from and better upgrades?

I value SPG points at $.03 based on past redemptions, while Marriott are worth $.01 and Hilton $0.0085, so if you have a card that earns 1 SPG pt/$ on everyday spend, such as the SPG Amex, you are getting 3 % back on your spend.

Last edited by tbaumann3; Apr 16, 2012 at 12:56 pm Reason: decimal point error

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