Originally Posted by
EDB99
I noticed daily getaways has loaded new 2,500 points IHG packages. Those are slightly discounted, it is $12 as opposed to $12.50 (which would be equivalent to the rate of the other packages).
Not a big discount but still. Anybody tried to buy another 5 packages? After all, it looks a bit like a new offer as the initial allotment/stock sold out quickly.
Maybe they chopped up the larger amounts into smaller to entice buyers.
I can't see any reason to buy points though, even at the Getaways price. IHG seems to be pretty consistent in assigning .5 cents or less in value no matter what the option, and it looks like the cash rates come out ahead.
ANA Crown Plaza Kobe
¥10,000 (US$87)
¥6,000+12,000 points
22,000
Intercontinental Osaka
¥30,000 ($263)
¥13,000+53,000 points
73,000 points