There have been several posts about the value of MR Points. The most direct transfer is 135,000 points for $1,000 in gift checks ($.0074/point). Does anyone know what the franchise properties get compensated by MI for point stays? Do they get compensated at all?

Careful on using $1000/135K points; you generate an additional 10K points for $1K spend at most properties (granted, some earn 5pts/$ rather than 10).

So a more realistic calculation is $1000/125K pts = $.008/pt.

For those that use air/hotel vacation packages, that's probably more bang to the buck. However, I've got airline pass priveleges so that gets me nothing.

I recently redeemed the $1K in Marriott Cheques for 135k points, not realizing until I received the confirmation email after the fact that all of the cheques had to be used within 12 months or they will expire. I was hoping to spread usage out over a couple of years, so I returned them to Marriott knowing I won't burn through them that fast.

Where/how can one purchase points at this rate?

all properties are compensated regardless of who the management company is........

You can't buy the points at that rate.

I believe the 135,000 points can be redeemed for $1000.00 in Marriott gift checks only if you are a platinum member.

Not true; all elite members can get it. I just checked with my wife's account - she's a silver. She's able to get $1000 for 135K pts.

Here's a link: https://www.marriott.com/rewards/mor...points=135,000

Text:
Marriott Cheques
Points: 135,000
Code: E195
For Elite Members Only
$1,000 in Marriott Cheques

Receive (20) $50 Marriott Cheques. Imagine how much $1,000 would add to your vacation! Use it like cash to indulge in luxurious spas. Take on the challenge of par-defying golf. Enjoy spectacular dining experiences from dusk to dawn..or give as a gift to make any occassion special.

Take on the challenge of par-defying golf. Enjoy spectacular dining experiences from dawn to dusk...or, give as a gift to make any occasion special. All at 25% off the regular point amount.

The choice is yours through December 31, 2011.




Ignore 31 Dec 2011; they always renew it. They haven't changed the point level required (135K) in the three or four years I've been redeeming points for gift cheques.

You're still getting full points. Those certs are as good as cash.