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Old Nov 29, 2018, 10:46 am
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Beachfun71
 
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: SE Wisconsin
Programs: AA EXP, Hilton Diamond for Life
Posts: 337
Originally Posted by bosman
I had similar stats as you last year and received an offer to buy up to EXP for over $3,000. They've probably tweaked the algorithm this year, but if you do get an offer, it isn't going to be attractive.
I believe the “algorithm” has several variables figured in, and this is really just a huge study in human behavior and tolerance. Thus the case with some people being asked to pay more than another, even though they are closer to achieving the actual status. In other words, “What are people really willing to pay?”

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