If you had the option to earn United Gold by spending 200K on a credit card, would you do it? You will get the 200K back minus 6K of credit card processing fees but you will earn 400K United miles in the process

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So would I spend $6K for United Gold and 400K miles? This translates to about $1200 for United Gold since 400K miles is probably worth $4800, although you can definitely stretch it.

I wouldn't do it personally, but if you have an idea of how you'd spend the 400K miles and you can make it worthwhile, then it might be worth it.

Most "experts" are saying United points are worth 1.2-1.3 cents, so the 6K cost isn't worth it for 400K points.

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Senior managers must make more than I thought

Manufactured spending

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