CSP: Purchasing Points?

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Jul 23, 2013 | 1:07 pm

#16

FlyingDoctorwu

Join Date: Mar 2004

Location: Baltimore MD

Posts: 3,472

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

Jul 23, 2013 | 1:18 pm

#17

edison914

Join Date: Oct 2010

Posts: 14

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!

Jul 23, 2013 | 7:12 pm

#18

vodkashine

Join Date: Feb 2013

Location: PHL, maybe EWR

Programs: Plat IHG, Marriott Rewards Silver, CSP, Ink Bold, USDM, *Wood Gold, AA, Club Carl

Posts: 285

How much $ was 5K UR?

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Originally Posted by edison914

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!

Jul 24, 2013 | 9:30 pm

#19

JaysonW

Join Date: Mar 2012

Location: Austin, TX

Programs: National EE, Hyatt Discoverist, Hilton Gold, Marriott Gold

Posts: 523

@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.

Jul 25, 2013 | 3:55 am

#20

vodkashine

Join Date: Feb 2013

Location: PHL, maybe EWR

Programs: Plat IHG, Marriott Rewards Silver, CSP, Ink Bold, USDM, *Wood Gold, AA, Club Carl

Posts: 285

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.

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Originally Posted by JaysonW

Jul 25, 2013 | 8:31 am

#21

XMS91

Join Date: May 2012

Location: DFW

Programs: Marriott (Titanium); National (Exec); Hilton (Gold)

Posts: 175

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

Jul 25, 2013 | 11:22 am

#22

Drummer

Join Date: Jun 2000

Location: Arlington, MA USA

Programs: AA LifetimeGold, WN A-ListPreferred, B6 Mosaic, ChoicePrivileges Diamond, BestWestern Diamond Select

Posts: 418

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Originally Posted by Drummer

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.

Jul 25, 2013 | 11:23 am

#23

Drummer

Join Date: Jun 2000

Location: Arlington, MA USA

Programs: AA LifetimeGold, WN A-ListPreferred, B6 Mosaic, ChoicePrivileges Diamond, BestWestern Diamond Select

Posts: 418

Quote:

Originally Posted by XMS91

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.

Jul 26, 2013 | 2:34 am

#24

zak891

Join Date: Jul 2013

Posts: 1

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.