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Old Jun 8, 2019 | 11:39 am
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Originally Posted by Adelphos
The inevitable consequence of 160,000 points sales for $800 and welcome bonuses for several credit cards totaling over 300,000 points as well as double points on stays and generous points on everyday spend.
This is the root cause. Basic economics.

The more currency you manufacture and distribute, the less value it has.

However, the two highest value points properties I visit have remained the same value as far as I can tell.
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