How much are 55k points worth?
Aug 30, 2008 | 10:33 am
#16
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: New York
Programs: AA Platinum, Marriott Platinum Elite, SPG Gold
Posts: 320
Saved in the nick of time.
Aug 30, 2008 | 12:37 pm
#17
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Charleston, SC, USA
Programs: Avis Pref+, Hyatt Explorist, Marriott Life Gold, Honors Silver, IHG Plat via MC.
Posts: 6,789
The main times that MR points are worth more are:
1. When U already have enough points for 5 free nights at a top-end hotel, because the 6th & 7th consecutive nights cost only an additional 10K points each.
2. Travel Packages
such as Europe/ Hawaii Samplers or getting Room + Miles.
Both of these apply only if U already have >100K points already!
1. When U already have enough points for 5 free nights at a top-end hotel, because the 6th & 7th consecutive nights cost only an additional 10K points each.
2. Travel Packages
such as Europe/ Hawaii Samplers or getting Room + Miles. Both of these apply only if U already have >100K points already!
Aug 30, 2008 | 12:41 pm
#18
Join Date: Feb 2005
Programs: Marriott Lifetime Titanium (former PP), Hilton Silver, UA Silver, AS Member, Hertz 5*
Posts: 3,906
Pointsaver awards can also be worth more (especially for lower categories). I have redeemed many category 3 pointsaver awards for individual nights.
Sep 2, 2008 | 12:31 pm
#19
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Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Danville, CA, USA;
Programs: UA 1MM, WN CP, Marriott LT Plat, Hilton Gold, IC Plat
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Here's another question along the same lines:
Would you pay $76 or use 7500 points (saver) for one night at a Courtyard?
The net earn would be 1292 points, and it's unlikely I'll be close to moving up to Gold.
Would you pay $76 or use 7500 points (saver) for one night at a Courtyard?
The net earn would be 1292 points, and it's unlikely I'll be close to moving up to Gold.
Sep 2, 2008 | 12:40 pm
#20
Join Date: Feb 2005
Programs: Marriott Lifetime Titanium (former PP), Hilton Silver, UA Silver, AS Member, Hertz 5*
Posts: 3,906
I would pay because I go for pointsaver awards when room rates are $200+. Also, I am saving up for some travel packages.
Sep 2, 2008 | 1:40 pm
#21
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Charleston, SC, USA
Programs: Avis Pref+, Hyatt Explorist, Marriott Life Gold, Honors Silver, IHG Plat via MC.
Posts: 6,789
Boraxo, it's borderline. Pay $ if you have 100--200K where 8700 points may make the difference between 6 vs. 7 night award or more FF miles from a travel package. Also, remember that only $$ stays count toward the "Mega"Bonus starting Sep. 15.
If your balance is small or VERY large, grab the freebie.
If your balance is small or VERY large, grab the freebie.