Originally Posted by
CLEguy
Yes, it alters the calculation. The CPP value should be compared to the final cash rate you'd pay after USD > ARS > MEP > USD conversion. So in the example upthread, the $500 "list" rate is really $187 or so (at the then-current exchange rates). The points cost should be compared to $187, in that example, not $500. Assuming the same exchange rates, then, your $1500 rate is really more like $560.
Before introduction of the MEP you'd have had to go to Calle Florida and convert a bunch of crisp $100 bills to ARS at the blue dollar rate, and use those to settle up
That... makes more sense, thank you. Well, I just blew over 80000 points on this property vs. the ~1500 USD a night for my stay period, and my numerically-uninclined brain is leaning towards sticking with the points spend instead of the money because I have no idea how it'll work out. Knowing my luck with these things too, it'll all be complicated and messy.
khabah