Author Topic: What to take? (Read 5106 times)

David1 · « **on:** May 16, 2016, 11:24:40 PM »

Not sure where else to ask this but what would you take? Whats a better value? 5000 Amex MR points or $100 credit?
How many points is it worth taking to not take a $100 Statement credit.

yochiek93 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 16, 2016, 11:29:08 PM »

Quote from: David1 on May 16, 2016, 11:24:40 PM

Not sure where else to ask this but what would you take? Whats a better value? 5000 Amex MR points or $100 credit?
How many points is it worth taking to not take a $100 Statement credit.

That all depends how you value MR

srap · « **Reply #2 on:** May 16, 2016, 11:36:18 PM »

Quote from: David1 on May 16, 2016, 11:24:40 PM

Not sure where else to ask this but what would you take? Whats a better value? 5000 Amex MR points or $100 credit?
How many points is it worth taking to not take a $100 Statement credit.

From their perspective 5000 Amex is only $50 so I would mention that, say that $100 is more like 10k points, and ask how close they can come to the 10k in points instead of the $100 in money.

And remember to HUCA if need be.

David Smith · « **Reply #3 on:** May 17, 2016, 12:16:49 AM »

Quote from: David1 on May 16, 2016, 11:24:40 PM

Not sure where else to ask this but what would you take? Whats a better value? 5000 Amex MR points or $100 credit?
How many points is it worth taking to not take a $100 Statement credit.

$100, no question, IMO. Although if pushing for 10k is an option, that may be best.