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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 #2180 on: January 28, 2019, 07:08:31 AM »
Sorry I edited.
Know of .9 but for Qantas one should be able to get closer to 1c no?

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Re: Points/Miles Values NO BUYING/SELLING ALLOWED
« Reply #2181 on: January 28, 2019, 07:09:21 AM »
Sorry I edited.
Know of .9
.9 makes more sense. Still on the high end tho.
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Re: Points/Miles Values NO BUYING/SELLING ALLOWED
« Reply #2182 on: January 28, 2019, 07:10:43 AM »
.9 makes more sense. Still on the high end tho.
Got it.
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Re: Points/Miles Values NO BUYING/SELLING ALLOWED
« Reply #2183 on: January 29, 2019, 06:35:33 PM »
Anyone knows what I can get for a few 100k B6?

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Re: Points/Miles Values NO BUYING/SELLING ALLOWED
« Reply #2184 on: January 29, 2019, 07:23:32 PM »
What’s the going rate for cad Amex 100k+?

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Re: Points/Miles Values NO BUYING/SELLING ALLOWED
« Reply #2185 on: January 30, 2019, 08:18:32 AM »
What’s the going rate for cad Amex 100k+?
Pretty much their only worthwhile transfer partners are Aeropan and BA, and I assume Aeroplan is worth more....

I got 1.25 for Aeroplan a few months back.

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Re: Points/Miles Values NO BUYING/SELLING ALLOWED
« Reply #2186 on: January 30, 2019, 11:53:13 PM »
How much are a million AMEX points worth ? Best utilization?

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« Reply #2187 on: January 31, 2019, 12:30:28 AM »
How much are a million AMEX points worth ? Best utilization?
Best simple utilization? Get a Business Plat and use it for 1.5 cpp
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Re: Points/Miles Values NO BUYING/SELLING ALLOWED
« Reply #2188 on: January 31, 2019, 06:45:10 AM »
What’s c pp

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Re: Points/Miles Values NO BUYING/SELLING ALLOWED
« Reply #2190 on: January 31, 2019, 07:12:09 AM »
On charges ? Excuse the ignorance ? Also why do I need a business platinum for that.

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Re: Points/Miles Values NO BUYING/SELLING ALLOWED
« Reply #2191 on: January 31, 2019, 08:52:49 AM »
Best simple utilization? Get a Business Plat and use it for 1.5 cpp
1.5?
On charges ? Excuse the ignorance ? Also why do I need a business platinum for that.
Only the BP offers a 35% point rebate a select airline bookings with points.
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Re: Points/Miles Values NO BUYING/SELLING ALLOWED
« Reply #2192 on: January 31, 2019, 11:05:24 AM »
Is that with transferring to a partner or booking thru their travel system on points..

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Re: Points/Miles Values NO BUYING/SELLING ALLOWED
« Reply #2193 on: February 03, 2019, 06:55:44 AM »
BA 100k to buy, 0.9 is fair?

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Re: Points/Miles Values NO BUYING/SELLING ALLOWED
« Reply #2194 on: February 03, 2019, 10:13:58 AM »
Best simple utilization? Get a Business Plat and use it for 1.5 cpp
No one gives 1.5 or more? Is this the best utilization?

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« Reply #2195 on: February 04, 2019, 03:28:04 AM »
No one gives 1.5 or more? Is this the best utilization?
Gives as in selling to a broker? Not even close, AFAIK.
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Re: Points/Miles Values NO BUYING/SELLING ALLOWED
« Reply #2196 on: February 04, 2019, 09:43:30 AM »
who is giving 1.3 for amex now?

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Re: Points/Miles Values NO BUYING/SELLING ALLOWED
« Reply #2197 on: February 04, 2019, 10:25:19 AM »
What are Marriott points going for?  Interested in the asking price

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« Reply #2198 on: February 04, 2019, 10:50:43 AM »
What are Marriott points going for?  Interested in the asking price
.55-.6

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Re: Points/Miles Values NO BUYING/SELLING ALLOWED
« Reply #2199 on: February 05, 2019, 07:38:45 AM »
100k TYP's?