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Old Aug 2, 2018, 10:32 am
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controller1
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: TUL
Programs: AA EXP 2MM; Marriott Titanium; Hilton Diamond; Hyatt Explorist; Vistana 5* Elite; Nat'l Exec Elite
Posts: 6,177
Originally Posted by rrgg
I’d like to know what percentage of revenue the Starwood Amex contributed to SPG and now MR, because it will quickly approach $0.
Originally Posted by mahasamatman
Uhhh, no.
I plan to continue to use my SPG Amex albeit at a much-reduced rate.

I will use the Chase Sapphire Reserve for:
  • Travel expenses (except Marriott/Starwood stays and Vistana maintenance fee payments)
  • Dining expenses
  • Global Entry renewal for myself and TSA Pre✔® renewal for Mrs. controller1
I will use the SPG Amex for:
  • Marriott/Starwood stays
  • Vistana maintenance fee payments
  • All other everyday usage
The following assumptions cause me to do this:
  • Chase UR is valued at $0.017 per point
  • Marriott point is valued at $0.008 per point
  • Marriott continues to have a much more robust list of airline transfer partners than does Chase
  • Marriott points, as are SPG Starpoints today, will continue to be more valuable to me as I will only use them when I can get $0.01/point value when making award reservations. Today I regularly receive the equivalent of $0.012 - $0.017 per Marriott point when making award reservations.
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