Considering I generally fly on someone's nickel in J class, I don't see the point in buying tickets to places that I already go to on short/long term business assignments. I *could* see myself using the points for upgrades when I'm not specifically in J, but AC doesn't quite do that nicely.

I suppose since I generally put something into AP, the miles will never expire. I see all your views in regards to using them to buy tickets like YYZ-SYD and such. Value of points/miles are soley in the eye of the beholder. Same as the old phrase of "One man's junk is another man's treasure".

Too bad I can't just dump it at a reasonable rate to AMEX MR or SPG. Oh well, looks like I either buy my TV with the usual methods or let this pot sit and grow.