There is some deception going for anything less than 120k points

1) The normal route - If I go through the normal purchase points link via the IHG login page, I get an offer for 65k points for $650 USD before 20% with IHG card. But here's the language on the bottom:
"Save at least 20% on points purchases when you pay for those points with your IHG One Rewards Premier, Premier Business or Traveler Credit Cards. Point purchase amounts are subject to change by IHG One Rewards. These points are Non-Qualifying points and are not Elite Status qualifying. Upon completion of the points purchase, you agree that the total dollar price of the points, minus the discount, will be immediately charged to your credit card. The cost for the points purchased is non-refundable. The 20% discount cannot be combined with any other points purchase offer. Point purchase transactions managed by Points.com."

2) Using the link - the price for 65k points is $900 USD before the 20% discount. The language does count towards elite qualifying points:
"This Offer is available to IHG One Rewards members for qualifying purchases of IHG One Rewards points made during the period from 12:00 AM ET December 16, 2024 and 11:59 PM ET December 31, 2024 inclusive (“Offer Period”). A member may only make a singular points purchase under this promotion. Purchased EQPs (Elite Qualifying Points) will count toward a Member’s Year-To-Date EQP balance. The Member will have the opportunity to either maintain their current status or upgrade to the next tier. The Member’s purchase level is dependent upon their current status as of December 6, 2024. If the Member purchases enough to cross the Elite Qualifying Points thresholds to maintain their status, that status will be granted automatically. EQPs will be awarded upon completion of the transaction, and new elite status will be reflected within 5-10 business days after the purchase. Renewed and Upgraded status gained from the purchase of EQPs will be valid for the remainder of 2024 and all of the 2025 calendar year. EQP points and resulting status will be awarded to the recipient of the EQP purchase only. Price includes all applicable fees. EQP Points are not refundable and are applicable toward all IHG One Rewards redemptions. Elite Qualifying Nights are not part of this offer and cannot be purchased. This is an exclusive, non-transferable offer for intended recipients only and may not be forwarded. Offer is subject to change. Offer cannot be combined with any other offer."

The 120k level is the same for both options but either the team putting this together doesn't understand math or they really don't value whatever business I've given them. Obviously, the loyalty gimmicks benefit the company which I am happy to play along with if they play fair but I can't tell if this is intention or not.