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Old Dec 23, 2012 | 1:41 pm
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AlohaDaveKennedy
 
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Purchase until 2 cents for an immediate need. But miles can turn rancid as airlines periodically devalue them. So big stockpiles of miles that will not be depleted in a year should be accumulated at about the free to 1 cent range IMHO.


Originally Posted by hindukid
Well you obviously then think the miles are worth even less than 1-1.5 cents. Generally not the consensus of FT. Almost every "Should I use miles or pay thread" generally suggest purchase until about 2 cents. No point in spending $500 cash to save 25,000 miles when you could replace those miles for $375.
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