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Old Sep 22, 2016 | 1:30 pm
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My only explanation for his logic: his value is 1.8 cpp (e.g., 1 Hyatt point), plus a bit of a premium because of the enhanced utility of a UR point.

You run across an amazing value for United miles but are a little short, you can dip into UR to top-off.

If that's it, I conceptually agree. I value my Starpoints a little higher than many people do because of the high utility in terms of topping off other accounts. I like using *most* SPG for hotel stays because they're so powerful there, but I love having all the top-off options.
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