With devaluation came my search for another supplier. I'm really happy with SPG right now and realize that their flexibility with their Starpoints is FAR greater than what Hilton has with their points.

Is there any avenue to get my 411,000 HHonors points out of Hilton's hands at any reasonable conversion ratio? I've looked at Delta and United points transfers with my points but the ratio's are really bad (10 HHonors for 1 airline).

It looks like I spent way too much money with the wrong program. I should've looked at SPG sooner. I am happy to have gotten $43.75 refunded from AMEX for my Surpass card downgrade. The SPG AMEX has been a worthy replacement.