Mypoints to Marriott--Is it worth it?
Mar 20, 2003 | 5:25 am
#1
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Join Date: Apr 2000
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Mypoints to Marriott--Is it worth it?
I have redeemed my points for Marriott certs (1750 mypoints = 1000 Marriott pts).
First of all is it worth it? Second, it is taking forever for the completion. I do not even know how this works. They never asked for my Marriott account, so I guess they will mail me 1000 Marriott pts cert. I have been waiting for this for over 2 weeks now.
Anyone has any experience?
First of all is it worth it? Second, it is taking forever for the completion. I do not even know how this works. They never asked for my Marriott account, so I guess they will mail me 1000 Marriott pts cert. I have been waiting for this for over 2 weeks now.
Anyone has any experience?
Mar 20, 2003 | 11:47 am
#2
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: SLC, UT/ Delta - PM; Marriott - PM; Hilton - Gold; Hyatt - Diamond, Hertz - President's Circle
Posts: 321
I have redeemed MyPoints for over 25,000 Marriott points - I think it is worth it for me.
They send you a certificate that you fill in with your name, address and MR#.
They will take anywhere from two to six weeks to get the certificate to you so, be patient
They send you a certificate that you fill in with your name, address and MR#.
They will take anywhere from two to six weeks to get the certificate to you so, be patient
Mar 24, 2003 | 11:09 am
#3
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: IAD
Programs: Marriott Silver; Hilton Silver
Posts: 59
For what it's worth, Marriott pretty much values its points at 1,000 points = $10. You are able to buy points directly from Marriott Rewards when you are within 10% of the reward you want to redeem.
Hope this helps...
Hope this helps...
Mar 24, 2003 | 11:59 am
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Location: Reno, Nevada
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by cak144:
Thus 1,750 Mypoints would equal $10 in Mariott Rewards dollars. Since 1,400 Mypoits = $10 Walmart dollars, why would anyone want to go the Mariott Rewards route?</font>
Thus 1,750 Mypoints would equal $10 in Mariott Rewards dollars. Since 1,400 Mypoits = $10 Walmart dollars, why would anyone want to go the Mariott Rewards route?</font>
Mike
Mar 24, 2003 | 12:46 pm
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Well, if Marriott values their points at 1.0 cents each, clearly they must be worth less than that. I happen to value Marriott points at 0.87 cents each and moved a number of MyPoints to Marriott points over the past two years. There isn't much of a difference between moving them to Marriott and moving them to Hilton (I value HHonors points at 0.55 cents each, but have far more of these than Marriott points). Clearly, the deal for Wal-Mart dollars is somewhat better, but I'd rather have the points.
Apr 7, 2003 | 5:08 pm
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Join Date: May 1999
Location: Madison, WI, USA; NW Platinum, Marriott Silver, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Platinum
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by MileKing:
Well, if Marriott values their points at 1.0 cents each, clearly they must be worth less than that. I happen to value Marriott points at 0.87 cents each and moved a number of MyPoints to Marriott points over the past two years. There isn't much of a difference between moving them to Marriott and moving them to Hilton (I value HHonors points at 0.55 cents each, but have far more of these than Marriott points). Clearly, the deal for Wal-Mart dollars is somewhat better, but I'd rather have the points.</font>
Well, if Marriott values their points at 1.0 cents each, clearly they must be worth less than that. I happen to value Marriott points at 0.87 cents each and moved a number of MyPoints to Marriott points over the past two years. There isn't much of a difference between moving them to Marriott and moving them to Hilton (I value HHonors points at 0.55 cents each, but have far more of these than Marriott points). Clearly, the deal for Wal-Mart dollars is somewhat better, but I'd rather have the points.</font>
One thing to consider (and I think you hit right on it, MileKing) is that Marriott points are actually pretty difficult to accumulate. Lately Marriott's specials have been stay x nights, get a free couple of free weekend nights at lower price hotels; if anything, these specials make it even harder to accumulate points. And Marriott doesn't have a lot of partners.