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Old Oct 10, 2018, 7:38 am
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Originally Posted by SHLTP
I am not sure if it is a technical glitch, but I have found standard rooms for sale but not for points iN shanghai, London and Johannesburg. Clearly the no blackout rule is not being adhered too either intentionally, by lack of knowkedge or technical aspects.

for a stay this month in Shanghai I found 30% of properties showing standard rooms to buy available but no point nights...
Probably more a slight of hand situation. Yes, we offered one point room that day and it's booked so no blackout dates. MR has been pretty good with their wiggle words to appear to do something. Remember their version of cash & points, such a joke but typical.
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