Originally Posted by
ecgz88
Radisson I don't know, I think Wyndham devaluate to 15K with notice? anyway Secret devaluation give me no faith, and the way their CSR handle BRG....... I got some points through Canada BW CC, and I stop collecting them few years ago (they have been only 20K offer for Canada in last 3-4 years), only reason I collect them is BW seems to be the only Chain Hotel in many national parks, Now seems their MAX is 56K points not 70K points, not sure if it's temporary or.
if you got no other cards to apply for and no need for 5/24, then I think the current 80K offer is ok, otherwise I will pass it. for $89 annual fee and 5K spend (assume you can earn 2% cash back elsewhere), you are looking at $189 for 50K points (the points maybe worth 0.5-0.7?), maybe just wait till next DailyGetaways and buy it
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Buying from Daily Getaways is certainly an option (assuming that they hold that promotion this year), but I've traditionally bought Choice points during DG. The last time I checked though, BW sold 10K points for $55 during DG. I like the cost per year of $89 for 20K plus the spending (which I'd easily hit just by moving automatic payments for my utilities to the BW annual fee card).
BW has a nice footprint in the UK, especially in smaller cities and much better than Choice other than in London. I tend to spend several weeks per year in Scotland so properties with decent rates in places like Aberdeen and Dundee hold an appeal for me.