Originally Posted by
RK23
Depending on how attractive the 55k award is, you might be able to buy more Marriott points with the bonus they have going on. It's 45-50% bonus for most people and if it's 50%, you could buy 8k points (+extra 4k from 50% bonus) for $100 USD and that would give you 12k Marriott points to transfer to ANA at 3:1 to get you 4k additional ANA miles.
AHHHHH now THIS I hadn't thought of! Brilliant! I definitely know I can buy those direct from Marriott, I will do that if need be. Thanks mate!