Originally Posted by
jsloan
I sincerely hope that there was a specific redemption that drove this purchase end that you got good value out of it.
I suspect the reason that nobody knows the answer to your question is that, even with the 100% bonus, purchasing MileagePlus miles in bulk quantity is something that few people on the board will do. They depreciate in value extremely quickly, and even half-price it can still be difficult to find a redemption that provides substantial value over what you spent to acquire the miles.
Oh yes
Short notice trans pacific Polaris between AUS and USA is expensive, unless there is a sale on.
Booking short notice - close to departure - Polaris (and being flexible with round trip travel dates) using reduced number of miles, purchased at a reduce price can save up to 50% on the prevailing cash price! And yes, I've done the sums.