IHG points sale, decent rates "daily giveaways"
May 6, 2019, 9:47 am
#1
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IHG points sale, decent rates "daily giveaways"
I just saw this in my news feed, called "daily giveaways" and apparently it is through a company called us travel which is a company that promotes us tourism. It lists pretty good prices
10,000 points for $50
...upto
60,000 points for $300
Again I just saw an article about this in my Google news feed and I have not purchased or used, but it looks like a pretty good deal if need a few extra points for upcoming trip? It opens at 1pm EST and I'm looking into it as could use a few extra points for my California trip next month so I will update if I use it. In the mean time had anyone seen this before???
And, FYI here's the link
https://dailygetaways.ustravel.org/Home
10,000 points for $50
...upto
60,000 points for $300
Again I just saw an article about this in my Google news feed and I have not purchased or used, but it looks like a pretty good deal if need a few extra points for upcoming trip? It opens at 1pm EST and I'm looking into it as could use a few extra points for my California trip next month so I will update if I use it. In the mean time had anyone seen this before???
And, FYI here's the link
https://dailygetaways.ustravel.org/Home
May 6, 2019, 11:33 am
#3
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The Daily Getaways IHG deals are equal to the 100% point bonus sale that IHG sometimes offers, so that's probably why the Daily Getaways packages are still available. But if you need points now, I think that the Daily Getaways packages are the way to go.
May 6, 2019, 11:37 am
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Daily deals was mentioned on some blog. IHG at 0.005 is basically what I value at meaning rather pay cash and get points. Best use of IHG points is on expensive/resort hotels and not what I refer as normal stays. If you want to stock up on points it is probably close to the best I have seen it.
May 6, 2019, 12:56 pm
#5
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A) Daily Getaways do not count against the annual purchase limit (so if you plan something big it might help)
B) 0.5 cents is the best offer (from memory) but that is dependent if you can wait
C) Valuation is very difficult (read "impossible") as a hotel I/m staying in often has rates around $130 + tax or 25k points .... so given that I don't earn points on award stays this would be 0.5 cents, but I stay most of the time 4 days and am Ambassador (10% back) and have the old IHG CC card too (10% back) so a stay for four days is $540 or 60k points (100k - 4th night free = 75k -20% = 60k) so I'm getting a lot of value out of the points. And that isn't even taking prime season into account ..... so everyone needs to find their own value
B) 0.5 cents is the best offer (from memory) but that is dependent if you can wait
C) Valuation is very difficult (read "impossible") as a hotel I/m staying in often has rates around $130 + tax or 25k points .... so given that I don't earn points on award stays this would be 0.5 cents, but I stay most of the time 4 days and am Ambassador (10% back) and have the old IHG CC card too (10% back) so a stay for four days is $540 or 60k points (100k - 4th night free = 75k -20% = 60k) so I'm getting a lot of value out of the points. And that isn't even taking prime season into account ..... so everyone needs to find their own value
May 6, 2019, 3:30 pm
#7
Join Date: Oct 2009
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I bought 10k points I needed for $50 to top off a three night stay in August. Two nights with Chase free nights (pre-devaluation) and third with points.
Any idea on how long before points post? Email confirmation said up to 10 business days.
Any idea on how long before points post? Email confirmation said up to 10 business days.
May 7, 2019, 6:14 pm
#8
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I bought 100,000 points at $500 but only because of the value proposition from holding both IHG credit cards and Ambassador status. I get 10% + 10% points rebate from my Ambassador status and the 'old' IHG credit card. In addition, the 'newer' IHG credit card lets me book 4th night free on points redemptions.
I would not be a buyer otherwise.
I would not be a buyer otherwise.
May 7, 2019, 7:02 pm
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I bought 100,000 points at $500 but only because of the value proposition from holding both IHG credit cards and Ambassador status. I get 10% + 10% points rebate from my Ambassador status and the 'old' IHG credit card. In addition, the 'newer' IHG credit card lets me book 4th night free on points redemptions.
I would not be a buyer otherwise.
I would not be a buyer otherwise.
May 8, 2019, 2:02 pm
#10
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 236
Points showed up in my account this morning - less than 48 hours from their purchase.