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Please don't post the exact amounts of miles that you have. It will cause has caused this thread to get deleted. Thanks.

Approximate Points and Miles valuations when selling to a broker*
Numbers in parentheses are (more) desirable account sizes.


Edit and add accordingly, but all edits *must* be based off of factual transactions that took place in the last 60 days.

Credit card, (unit), and transferable points:

SPG (SPG)             -1.8-2.1
Chase CLEAN [UP TO 200K](UR)           - 1.3
Chase UR-UR              -1.25
Diners Club (CR)   - 1.5
Amex (MR)            - 1.35
Amex (MR) BP 50% - 1.6-1.7
Amex (MR) BP 35% - ??
Citi (TY)                 - 1.2 small / Big 1.4
WF                        -1.51
Airline miles:

A3 - 1.6 (30,45,60)
AS - 2    (90
AS - 1.5 (50, 70, 75 100)
FB - 1.35 (125k)
LH - 1.4 - 1.6   (17, 52/55, 85
UA - 1.3-1.45    (12.5k, 25k, 30k, 50k, 57.5k, 60k, 70k, 80k, 110k
SQ - 1.2    (37.5, 57.5, 68, 75
AA - 1.2 small accounts 55, 62.5, 67.5 ect.
AA - 1.3    (110, 120
AC - 1.2
DL - 1.1
WN - 1.05
VS - ??
VX - 1.6-1.65
B6 - 1
BA - 1.05
HA - 0.6
QF: 1.35-1.45
NH/ANA - ?.?     (136
Hotel points:
(Status may increase the value)
SPG - 1.8-2.1 (20k increments are best)
Hyatt - 1.2-1.3
Wyndham - 0.7
Choice - 0.6
Marriott - 0.55-.7
IHG - 0.3
Hilton - 0.4
Club Carlson - 0.3

Airline And Travel Related Acronyms
http://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=13317.0

*These valuations assume the account has between 50k and 150k miles/points.

FAQ's:
1. Q. On a scale from 1 to 10 how bored were you when you decided to make this list?
A. No comment. :P
« Last edited by Miller96 on January 22, 2023, 04:43:25 PM »

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Re: Points/Miles Values NO BUYING/SELLING ALLOWED
« Reply #160 on: February 06, 2017, 11:54:14 AM »
if your friend sells today he will make 1.6   so i would go with that rate
sounds about right

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Re: Points/Miles Values NO BUYING/SELLING ALLOWED
« Reply #161 on: February 09, 2017, 02:40:25 PM »
where can I get 1.6 for Lh points ?

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Re: Points/Miles Values NO BUYING/SELLING ALLOWED
« Reply #162 on: February 09, 2017, 02:52:56 PM »
where can I get 1.6 for Lh points ?
It varies significantly by amount.

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Re: Points/Miles Values NO BUYING/SELLING ALLOWED
« Reply #163 on: February 09, 2017, 03:04:15 PM »
It varies significantly by amount.

I have a good amount any idea who pays the most for it ?

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Re: Points/Miles Values NO BUYING/SELLING ALLOWED
« Reply #164 on: February 09, 2017, 03:47:50 PM »
where can I get 1.6 for Lh points ?
lmk when you find
going rate is about 1.4

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Re: Points/Miles Values NO BUYING/SELLING ALLOWED
« Reply #165 on: February 09, 2017, 05:01:51 PM »
1mm+ MR?
"LESS IS MORE" It is the cumulative effect that kills deals!!! How many times do I have to say this?  >:(

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Re: Points/Miles Values NO BUYING/SELLING ALLOWED
« Reply #166 on: February 09, 2017, 05:17:18 PM »
1mm+ MR?
reg 1.4-1.45
plat 1.45-1.55

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Re: Points/Miles Values NO BUYING/SELLING ALLOWED
« Reply #167 on: February 09, 2017, 05:19:24 PM »
reg 1.4-1.45
plat 1.45-1.55
Have plat but why the difference?
"LESS IS MORE" It is the cumulative effect that kills deals!!! How many times do I have to say this?  >:(

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Re: Points/Miles Values NO BUYING/SELLING ALLOWED
« Reply #168 on: February 09, 2017, 05:28:16 PM »
He was referring to biz plat with %50 rewards bonus

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Re: Points/Miles Values NO BUYING/SELLING ALLOWED
« Reply #169 on: February 09, 2017, 08:17:15 PM »
Haven't seen too many offers for BOA Merrill card. With 25k points for a $500 flight that is an easy 2 cents pp. Are the other points that much more lucrative for the brokers?

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Re: Points/Miles Values NO BUYING/SELLING ALLOWED
« Reply #170 on: February 10, 2017, 12:34:16 AM »
Is the wiki accurate on DL points?

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Re: Points/Miles Values NO BUYING/SELLING ALLOWED
« Reply #171 on: February 10, 2017, 12:40:27 AM »
Is the wiki accurate on DL points?
prob about 1 right now for a decent amount

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Re: Points/Miles Values NO BUYING/SELLING ALLOWED
« Reply #172 on: February 10, 2017, 12:47:40 AM »
prob about 1 right now for a decent amount
what's considered decent?

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Re: Points/Miles Values NO BUYING/SELLING ALLOWED
« Reply #173 on: February 10, 2017, 12:53:49 AM »
1mm+ MR?
What does that + represent?
Who do you think you are fooling? You think you are going to pull a quick one on your Creator? Good luck with that.
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Re: Points/Miles Values NO BUYING/SELLING ALLOWED
« Reply #174 on: February 10, 2017, 01:04:24 AM »
What does that + represent?
more....
But I thought for him it should be a - since less is more
-=+
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Re: Points/Miles Values NO BUYING/SELLING ALLOWED
« Reply #175 on: February 10, 2017, 01:14:59 AM »

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Re: Points/Miles Values NO BUYING/SELLING ALLOWED
« Reply #176 on: February 15, 2017, 01:47:17 AM »
How much would 275k-280k UR (in different INK accounts) go for?

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Re: Points/Miles Values NO BUYING/SELLING ALLOWED
« Reply #177 on: February 15, 2017, 01:48:19 AM »
How much would 275k-280k UR (in different INK accounts) go for?
1.35-1.4
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Re: Points/Miles Values NO BUYING/SELLING ALLOWED
« Reply #178 on: February 15, 2017, 01:53:41 AM »
Don't ask stupid questions and you won't get stupid answers

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Re: Points/Miles Values NO BUYING/SELLING ALLOWED
« Reply #179 on: February 15, 2017, 01:54:56 AM »
Amazing how UR has lost value
Because only one transfer possible to different name

I know people paying 1.4