How do you guys use your AmEx points?

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I don't, I have 170k MR and no idea what to do with it

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Ey1 can we even get existing points cashed out

Just moved into a new house and blew all on home Depot gift cards

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I don't. I'm approaching 800k and plan on using them for a honeymoon but that would require getting married and actually be able to travel to Europe.

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Link it to your amazon account and you can use it to make purchases on Amazon

I just cashed out over $1,000 in gift cards that had the 100 point: $1 ratio. I’m moving (you’ve probably seen my numerous furniture posts) and this really helped with the expenses on top of Labor Day sales!

Marriott has a decent transfer rate atm

But they’re also jacking up redemption rates for hotel stays. Can rarely find a good 1cent per point redemption anymore. They’re charging me 40,000 points on a $250 upcoming stay.

Oneworld long haul flights, upgrading to business/first class

I cashed out all my points for best buy gift cards. Bout to scoop up a big screen TV, something around 75 or so, 4K.....

lol EY1

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