Orphan Points
May 2, 2005 | 12:22 pm
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Orphan Points
Well, they're really not orphaned 
. I have 31,000 of them.
I've been sitting on these points for quite a bit of time and don't anticipate using them any time soon.
I looked on the website, and there are some conversions available, such as to airlines, but was wondering if you experts had any other ideas or hints to maximize their value. I didn't see anything, but I'm not that familiar with the website & may have missed some opportunities.
I currently "collect" on CO, UA, DL, HH, & Hyatt GP.
Thanks in advance.
. I have 31,000 of them.I've been sitting on these points for quite a bit of time and don't anticipate using them any time soon.
I looked on the website, and there are some conversions available, such as to airlines, but was wondering if you experts had any other ideas or hints to maximize their value. I didn't see anything, but I'm not that familiar with the website & may have missed some opportunities.
I currently "collect" on CO, UA, DL, HH, & Hyatt GP.
Thanks in advance.
May 2, 2005 | 1:01 pm
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Originally Posted by Mary2e
Well, they're really not orphaned . I have 31,000 of them.
I've been sitting on these points for quite a bit of time and don't anticipate using them any time soon.
I looked on the website, and there are some conversions available, such as to airlines, but was wondering if you experts had any other ideas or hints to maximize their value. I didn't see anything, but I'm not that familiar with the website & may have missed some opportunities.
I currently "collect" on CO, UA, DL, HH, & Hyatt GP.
Thanks in advance.
. I have 31,000 of them.I've been sitting on these points for quite a bit of time and don't anticipate using them any time soon.
I looked on the website, and there are some conversions available, such as to airlines, but was wondering if you experts had any other ideas or hints to maximize their value. I didn't see anything, but I'm not that familiar with the website & may have missed some opportunities.
I currently "collect" on CO, UA, DL, HH, & Hyatt GP.
Thanks in advance.
Also Marriott allows you to use their points on merchandise, although you don't really receive great value for your points that way.
May 2, 2005 | 1:44 pm
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Originally Posted by eduboys
You can always book a free hotel night... that is a possibiliy.
Also Marriott allows you to use their points on merchandise, although you don't really receive great value for your points that way.
Also Marriott allows you to use their points on merchandise, although you don't really receive great value for your points that way.
I looked a bit more and I found the other offerings. I may just launder them through Mexicana to Hilton, where I have a better chance of using them and only lose 10k points.
Thanks.
May 3, 2005 | 2:35 pm
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Originally Posted by Mary2e
True, but I've just about switched all of my hotel stays to Hyatt. I was hoping to find a promotion of some sort to use them some other way.
I looked a bit more and I found the other offerings. I may just launder them through Mexicana to Hilton, where I have a better chance of using them and only lose 10k points.
Thanks.
I looked a bit more and I found the other offerings. I may just launder them through Mexicana to Hilton, where I have a better chance of using them and only lose 10k points.
Thanks.
May 3, 2005 | 3:11 pm
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Not sure what the conversion rate is, but until May 31, any MR points converted to AA miles get a 20% bonus. Must register, search will reveal all.
Don't want AA miles? Neither do I, but...
AA miles convert to HH points, 5000 AA -> 10000 HH
Don't want AA miles? Neither do I, but...
AA miles convert to HH points, 5000 AA -> 10000 HH
May 3, 2005 | 3:25 pm
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Thanks. I'm going to look into that. I think I can make better use of them in HH. With my existing point balance with HH, plus what I can add from Marriott, I will have enough to redeem for a Disney Park pass.
May 4, 2005 | 11:53 am
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I did the search for MR -> AA on both marriott & AA - can't find a thing. It's probably because I'm not familiar with either site.
Can someone assisst with a link or at least point me in the right direction?
Can someone assisst with a link or at least point me in the right direction?
May 4, 2005 | 4:55 pm
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Originally Posted by Mary2e
I did the search for MR -> AA on both marriott & AA - can't find a thing. It's probably because I'm not familiar with either site.
Can someone assisst with a link or at least point me in the right direction?
Can someone assisst with a link or at least point me in the right direction?
you'd probably get more value on coupon conection
May 4, 2005 | 5:11 pm
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Originally Posted by Mary2e
Thanks. I'm going to look into that. I think I can make better use of them in HH. With my existing point balance with HH, plus what I can add from Marriott, I will have enough to redeem for a Disney Park pass.
May 5, 2005 | 7:23 am
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Many thanks. I'll take a closer look at the pass options and/or trading on CC.
Aug 18, 2005 | 2:51 pm
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Mary, take a look at the PBI-FLL Meet page. Socrates has arranged a special group rate at the Renaissance in Boca and I believe that it will be the central meeting point for the group.
I don't know if your orphan points are enough to get you a stay there but if not perhaps this one visit would be enough to put you over the top.
I don't know if your orphan points are enough to get you a stay there but if not perhaps this one visit would be enough to put you over the top.
Aug 18, 2005 | 2:57 pm
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Thanks Dov but I laundered them through to AA during the 20% promotion. I'm about to send them off to Hilton.