Jul 23, 2016, 6:26 am
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Additional Info about MyPoints
UA occasionally goes out of stock, but usually returns within a few days.
UA occasionally goes out of stock, but usually returns within a few days.
MyPoints [Master Thread]--NEW
Jan 25, 2016, 4:16 am
#1532
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: SF CA USA. I love large faceless corporations. And they cherish me in return (sometimes). ;)
Programs: UA Premier Gold/disappointed 1MM, HH Gold, IHG Plat, MB Gold, BW Diam Sel
Posts: 17,575
Jan 25, 2016, 8:19 am
#1535
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Either at the shooting range or anywhere good beer can be found...
Posts: 51,054
I think everyone tailors their redemptions to their particular needs. I very rarely purchase from LL Bean (once every 5 years maybe), but purchase very frequently from Amazon. Thus I am willing to pay a bit more in Mypoints for a gift card I will actually use vs. one that I won't.
Jan 25, 2016, 9:57 am
#1536
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 165
This. As with any reward program that offers choices for rewards, people should, and do tailor their redemptions to their needs. There is no one size fits all redemption option for everyone, when they have choices. Some people will prefer the best value, others will prefer what they can use easily.
Jan 25, 2016, 7:51 pm
#1538
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: SF CA USA. I love large faceless corporations. And they cherish me in return (sometimes). ;)
Programs: UA Premier Gold/disappointed 1MM, HH Gold, IHG Plat, MB Gold, BW Diam Sel
Posts: 17,575
Amazon is more useful for many people, as it sells a vast, vast, vast array of goods. A lot of online stores excel in one particular niche, but Amazon sells practically everything. And, it excels in shipping and customer service, as well as in price competition (not on every single item, but on many).
