What’s a good Marriott Bonvoy points vs $ conversion to make decisions on using points or $?
I’m contemplating 40k points vs $168 including taxes at a category 4 location

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Each point is worth 0.8 cent

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On the surface yes. But it varies based on your status. You have to calculate how many points you will get by paying cash and factor that in. That amount will vary based on the point multipliers in your status.

Do the $168 for sure

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That’s a horrible deal, 40,000 points is a lot in general so don’t do that unless the cost otherwise is at least several hundred dollars

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Just did 50k for close to 400

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Pay the $$

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No question the $168 is the better deal.

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When is using points the better deal 😩

Share. Interested in this logic

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