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Old Jan 18, 2013, 7:24 am
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vrbaba
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
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Originally Posted by rooivalk
basically, the cost has gone up in both points and cash across every category.

with this change, C&P really becomes unattractive seeing as the cash portion doesn't earn Starpoints. greater availability, but a devaluation to the C&P program IMO.
Its a definite devaluation (~25%), but I am not sure its completely unattractive yet. Its still better than other programs in terms of offering C&P.

Nevertheless, I did not expect this, and makes me think harder about comparing it with other programs (whereas it was a clear winner before).
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