Points Calculator
Apr 4, 2018 | 3:08 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Jul 2017
Programs: AA, Southwest and soon United
Posts: 3
Points Calculator
I'm a fan of using portals like AA E-shopping and United Plus Shopping when I purchase products from Loews, Home Depot, Zoro Etc. It's also a great way to extend miles when they are about to expire.
One one thing I struggle with is how to determine if I'm better off a paying a little more to get the points or choose the better price and forgo the miles. An recent example is Zoro has a product that sells for 117.00 including tax. Double points form Zoro will net me about 220 points. I am able to purchase the same product on eBay for 98.00 with free shipping and no tax.
My question is what is the value of 220 points? I have done the math but am not 100 percent sure it is correct.
Thnaks
One one thing I struggle with is how to determine if I'm better off a paying a little more to get the points or choose the better price and forgo the miles. An recent example is Zoro has a product that sells for 117.00 including tax. Double points form Zoro will net me about 220 points. I am able to purchase the same product on eBay for 98.00 with free shipping and no tax.
My question is what is the value of 220 points? I have done the math but am not 100 percent sure it is correct.
Thnaks
Apr 4, 2018 | 6:04 pm
#2
Join Date: Jan 2013
Programs: All of them, Katie
Posts: 224
Your answer is highly dependent on what you redeem the miles for. If you redeem for domestic coach flights, you'll struggle to get 1.5 cents per point. If you redeem for international premium cabins, they will yield more value, at least in terms of ticket price. 220 points is probably worth $3 to $4. This blogger estimates point values based on his uses and could provide a good starting estimate for you: https://thepointsguy.com/guide/monthly-valuations/
Last edited by Aristophanes80; Apr 4, 2018 at 6:05 pm Reason: more info