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Starpoints - Cash and Points
« on: December 18, 2012, 12:14:49 PM »
Im sorry if this has been discussed countless times but when does it become worth it to use cash and points instead of just points? The sheraton in Tel aviv is 12k points a night and 4800 points plus $90 with cash and points. What would be the better option here? Thanks.

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Re: Starpoints - Cash and Points
« Reply #1 on: December 18, 2012, 12:16:45 PM »
4800 points is worth around $96.
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Re: Starpoints - Cash and Points
« Reply #2 on: December 18, 2012, 12:21:59 PM »
Ok so I see you are doing 2 cents a point. That would mean 12,000 points would be valued at $240 which is more than the full rate of the hotel ($235). So it sounds like it would be worth it to do points and cash here as I would be effectively spending $186 a night instead of $235 or $240. Is that accurate?

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Re: Starpoints - Cash and Points
« Reply #3 on: December 18, 2012, 12:23:14 PM »
Ok so I see you are doing 2 cents a point. That would mean 12,000 points would be valued at $240 which is more than the full rate of the hotel ($235). So it sounds like it would be worth it to do points and cash here as I would be effectively spending $186 a night instead of $235 or $240. Is that accurate?
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Re: Starpoints - Cash and Points
« Reply #4 on: December 18, 2012, 12:25:47 PM »
Thanks a lot guys.

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Re: Starpoints - Cash and Points
« Reply #5 on: December 18, 2012, 12:32:18 PM »
Just saw another post on dansdeals that mentions 250/500 point rebate for gold/platinum members. Was this in effect in 2011? I stayed in starwood properties for 3 weeks and didnt get any rebate. I am a gold member.

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Re: Starpoints - Cash and Points
« Reply #6 on: December 18, 2012, 12:52:19 PM »
To answer my own question, I just spoke with a representative about reservations and asked and she said that the promotion started in March of 2012. So that's a no  :(.