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Originally Posted by zzrayzz
(Post 29913565)
Am I wrong or do I see immense value with the 390k Cat 9 pkg as opposed to the 270k pkg?
Currently sitting on 540k and debating if i should redeem 2 x270k or 1 cat9 I know the true value is getting AS miles, but having 7nt at a top hotel may be worth it as well |
Originally Posted by AbelianGrape
(Post 29913884)
You can always upgrade a Cat 1-5 7-night certificate later to a higher category by paying 30k points per category. |
I had to wait 45 minutes to get through an agent, but I did a Cat 9 travel package for 390,000 pts. Went fairly smoothly the agent knew exactly what to do, the code was 990T.
I went ahead book the hotel in Barcelona, The Cotton House, as I plan to be in Spain in December. Will see what the situation is in Aug. |
I only had to wait about 30 minutes. Did the category 1-5. |
I have an expiring 7-night cat 1-5 at end of July. Can I upgrade it with 30K to the cat 6 to get a one year extension. Then after a couple of weeks (before Aug 1st), downgrade it back to cat 1-5, get my 30K back and have the cat 1-5 certificate with one year extension?
I'm planning on this because I have not read of anyone successfully getting a one year extension on their 7-night cat 1-5 certificates lately. |
Originally Posted by DelAbbot
(Post 29915895)
I have an expiring 7-night cat 1-5 at end of July. Can I upgrade it with 30K to the cat 6 to get a one year extension. Then after a couple of weeks (before Aug 1st), downgrade it back to cat 1-5, get my 30K back and have the cat 1-5 certificate with one year extension?
I'm planning on this because I have not read of anyone successfully getting a one year extension on their 7-night cat 1-5 certificates lately. |
Originally Posted by Commie
(Post 29914029)
I had to wait 45 minutes to get through an agent, but I did a Cat 9 travel package for 390,000 pts. Went fairly smoothly the agent knew exactly what to do, the code was 990T.
I went ahead book the hotel in Barcelona, The Cotton House, as I plan to be in Spain in December. Will see what the situation is in Aug. |
New chart per DOC:
https://www.doctorofcredit.com/marri...ges-announced/ From 8/1, one needs 330K for 7 nights at cat1-4 plus 100K airline miles |
welp. packages got nerfed to oblivion Aug 1st.
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Huge devaluation!!!
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Originally Posted by bobbybrown
(Post 29916111)
New chart per DOC:
https://www.doctorofcredit.com/marri...ges-announced/ From 8/1, one needs 330K for 7 nights at cat1-4 plus 100K airline miles |
Originally Posted by AbelianGrape
(Post 29912904)
Do you actually own a MVC?
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I also have a travel package Cat 8. At the moment, waiting for availability to open for Maui in December. Of course, the Marriott Maui is closed to award bookings. Decided that if it does not open, then the Westin would be a good option after August 1st merger and SPG properties coming to Marriott, as Peak and Off-Peak system does not start until 2019. One thing is for sure, after looking at this, I do want to use the Travel Package and be done with Marriott for a good while. It was a good run, with 4 Travel Packages (including two 5 night ones they gave me without being an MVC owner) redeemed in the last 3 years.
Ohh, and I forgot, 4 years of WN Companion Pass :o |
Originally Posted by bobbybrown
(Post 29916111)
New chart per DOC:
https://www.doctorofcredit.com/marri...ges-announced/ From 8/1, one needs 330K for 7 nights at cat1-4 plus 100K airline miles Now we REALLY need to know what happens to existing packages, because that means it's definitely going to be worth it to redeem before the devaluation hits. |
I just called MVCI and ordered a 5 night Leisure Package for UA. It cost me 235,000 MRP for 120,000 Mileage Plus Miles. Do you think I should upgrade to a higher cat hotel while I can? Does it make sense to order a second package now so I can invite someone to come with me? I don’t like to share my room with anyone but my daughter and she can’t come with me. |
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