Best Amex points redemption (non- flight)?

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I’m always disappointed with the options. I end up either using amazon or starpoints, but the redemption for both is terrible

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^really?? The points are worth under 1c on Amazon. What am I missing? I feel like a gift card would be better. (but travel / airline transfer is probably best)

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Amazon hands down is the best imo

Airline points, seems best to me as you can amplify value through that program

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Home Depot’s gift card is the only one that makes sense to me. AmEx offers periodic promotions though.

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