Is redeeming 40k United points for Bose QC35 a good redemption value?

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Absolutely not

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OP - interestingly the QC35s will not be great for sleeping on a plane...over ear headphones tend to be uncomfortable for sleeping due to their size/bulk. It would however be ironic if you sacrificed business class to fly economy and then couldn't wear the overpriced headphones on said economy flight. Keep us posted on what you decide!

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Less than a penny per point? No

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People ask silly questions

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No

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QC 25s are sooo much better.

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Please don't. The idea of this just hurts me.

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Hell to the nah nah

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NO! Go to TPG for valuations.

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Save up miles, redeem on international business class tickets for max value.

I guess I don't really value business class as much as everyone else. I just put my headphones in and pass out no problem on international flights

So in my head I'm comparing this to a 1 way international trip at 35k points.

Using points for actual items is usually not worth it. They'd rather you use them to buy tickets with them. That being said, they're United points and that'll only keep you out of Fight Club for so long...

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