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FlyingDoctorwu Jul 23, 2013 1:07 pm

I tried about 3 weeks ago and the website kept giving me errors and that point purchases were not available at that time. I unfortunately had to buy 3000 united miles instead to top the award off...

FDW

edison914 Jul 23, 2013 1:18 pm

I purchase 5k yesterday by calling my sapphire agent. She was able to do it over the phone within minutes. I agree with you that the option of purchasing point on the website is no longer available!

vodkashine Jul 23, 2013 7:12 pm

How much $ was 5K UR?

Originally Posted by edison914 (Post 21145886)
I purchase 5k yesterday by calling my sapphire agent. She was able to do it over the phone within minutes. I agree with you that the option of purchasing point on the website is no longer available!


JaysonW Jul 24, 2013 9:30 pm

@Vodkashine, 5000 UR points would cost $125.00. @ $.025 each, this is one of the cheapest ways to acquire United Miles, with the understanding you have CSP card to move them over.

I hope I understood your question correctly.

vodkashine Jul 25, 2013 3:55 am

Yes Thank you.
I think that's not terrible value if you needed a top-up to get an award ticket.
If I'm in need in the future it's good to know I can call to buy the points.


Originally Posted by JaysonW (Post 21153997)
@Vodkashine, 5000 UR points would cost $125.00. @ $.025 each, this is one of the cheapest ways to acquire United Miles, with the understanding you have CSP card to move them over.

I hope I understood your question correctly.


XMS91 Jul 25, 2013 8:31 am

Do they have a yearly cap on number of UR points bought?

Drummer Jul 25, 2013 11:22 am


Originally Posted by Drummer (Post 21145793)
The FAQ still says it's possible, but as both of you have seen, the link is no longer there. I wonder if it's just a web programming glitch.

Now I'm not even seeing it in the FAQ anymore. This strongly suggests that they are eliminating it.

Drummer Jul 25, 2013 11:23 am


Originally Posted by XMS91 (Post 21155818)
Do they have a yearly cap on number of UR points bought?

It was 5000 points per month, if memory serves. But they might well be eliminating point buying altogether. If I get a few minutes, I'll call and ask.

zak891 Jul 26, 2013 2:34 am

I sent email today and they said the option to purchase from web site is no longer available. But you still can purchase by phone or email via secure email center.

FSU Jan 27, 2014 8:03 pm

Agent just told me that I am now unable to purchase points at all, even over the phone. Has anyone else had a different experience?


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