Are people finding 35k Marriott certs useful? Even with the ability to top up with 15k points, seems hard to find anything decent for 50k.

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I have booked multiple weekend nights at JW’s with the 35k certs. Points redemptions often dip into the mid 40s in off peak seasons. Mid-September in Orlando when kids are back at school for example

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Has been an irrelevant perk for almost 2 years now.

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Like SM2 said, they have value if you're flexible. I often use mine on vacation if I have an early flight home or a late night arrival and stay nearer to the airport.

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I sell it and call it a day.

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