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Probably sell them for around $495 on ebay - Would eat the PP and Ebay cost but would have to figure out if the bonus plus the 12K, plus the 1000 potentially 63,000 RR points which is good for almost...
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I'm doing the math right now...I believe ebays FVF is 9%..so let's say I sell them at $480 each...
that's $86.40 for both - the $40 i lost for paying full price =$126.40
Then there's PayPal's...
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Thank you Thank you Very Much.
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Thread created 08-27-2012 by CVFD1607
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Buy 2 500's
You'll find buyers on Egay.
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Thread created 08-27-2012 by CVFD1607
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All 4 what?
I just have their SWA Visa, Didn't know you could apply for others for the 50K
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From their T&C: appears you have to buy from them - online. This is an online promotion only and cannot be combined with any other offer. Offer not valid on Marriott GiftCards purchased on property,...
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Thread created 08-27-2012 by CVFD1607
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Your points will stay. But you will only be able to use them on flights. The More Rewards section is reserved for RR Visa cardholders.
I doubt it. Best method I know of is still...
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Thread created 08-27-2012 by CVFD1607
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So if I transfer 10k Chase Ultimate Rewards pts to a Hyatt account, then transfer those to my Rapid Rewards account, I will hit the companion pass status?
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Do these count towards companion pass pts? At 100k from CC's and this would put me over.
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Note: There could be an SD effect if everyone tries to sell the GCs at once...price offered by GC sites might be lowered (supply/demand)
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Cosmopolitan hotel is also owned by Marriott so you can use the gift cards there if you are planning a trip to Vegas.
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Does companion pass work on flights booked with reward points?
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Thread created 08-27-2012 by CVFD1607
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cardpool.com will buy $500 Marriott GC for $415... easier than eBay.
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From SouthWest website:
Guessing this is considered a partner bonus.
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There's not really any reason why you wouldn't. It's not really any different than paying with credit card.
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Thanks guys, looks like the best and most safest option is to do the Hotel points transfer via Chase URP:
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For future eBay/PayPal calculations, please use a calculator to make it easier: http://www.newlifeauctions.com/calc.html
Thanks for bringing this to my attention. I plan to do this mostly to...
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Thread created 08-27-2012 by CVFD1607
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Im staying at a marriott in 2 weeks. I can use these giftcards to essentially pay for my rooms then right? Im basically just adding a middle man? Instead of doing CC to pay, Im using the CC to buy a...
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My wife's points just posted. Guess there was some lag.
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how can you use marriott points towards airfare? i went to the marriott site and it seems that they are asking a lot of points towards airfare. is there another way of using less points towards...
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$100 a month is what I spend at Fire+Ice in Lake Tahoe (owned by Marriott and accepts GC for payment)... so this is basically free RR points! Thanks, did not know about this until I was searching...
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Thread created 08-27-2012 by CVFD1607
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if traveling soon, might be able to double your returns by 1/3rd.
1. buy gc, get SWA points
2. book hotel
3. stay hotel
4. possible receive another night free ...
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Thread created 08-27-2012 by CVFD1607
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Hey guys,
So what are some ways to sell your gift card besides ebay?
Im thinking of doing plasticjungle but the only marriott gift card they have there is called a marriott "travel card". Is...
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Thread created 08-27-2012 by CVFD1607
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How did it go? Im planning on doing this - im staying at a marriott property long-term due to corporate project and it would be very interesting to me to buy this on my corporate AMEX and accrue the...
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Thread created 08-27-2012 by CVFD1607
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Do they mail you a physical gift card or is it electronic as well ?
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well ive never used a gc at a hotel but thanks for the answer
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FWIW @ plasticjungle they are buying marriott GC's for 87.15%. It would be way less hassle to sell to them than go through all the ebay BS. For $1k you'd get $871.50 back.
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Thread created 08-27-2012 by CVFD1607
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You would be essentially paying $130 for 12,000 RR pts if you're going to flip it at plasticjungle.
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question: if I use one of these gift cards to book hotel accommodation, will I still receive points for my stay on my marriott account?
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Thread created 08-27-2012 by CVFD1607
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My math comes out this way, going via plastic jungle or other gc site to sell, using Chase RR to buy:
Purchase = $1000
Sell to PJ = $871.50
Net Cash Cost = $128.50
Points on Special Deal =...
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Thread created 08-27-2012 by CVFD1607
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This is not a good deal if you have a Marriot Credit Card from Chase!
Why?
Deal:
$500 gift card = 6000 points = 12 point per dollar
Thing is...you don't get marriot points when you stay sing...
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Thread created 08-27-2012 by CVFD1607
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I did a quick check and removed incorrect info - sorry.
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I have seen Vegas flights for 2500 points each way when the fares on are sale for $49, this is 2 round trips at that price. Regular is around 5000, which this is still a good since that is when fares...
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Thanks for the link. Looks like UR to Hyatt will give you the best value, since you'll be getting more than double RR than w/ Marriott.
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That's what I was also looking at. Fortunately my PayPal funds aren't held by PayPal till they leave positive feedback or whatever. So I'll roll the dice and worst case end up selling to card pool.
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Doesn't work for campanion status?
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booked a NH weekend for about $750 at a marriott. Looking for some sort of deal I guess this is the way to go, will open up a SW card for more bonus points and buy $750 in GC's to pay the hotel bill.
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Thread created 08-27-2012 by CVFD1607
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I have 100k RR points, was aiming for the companion pass....any insights if I should go with this? or do the hotel points transfer to get the remaining 10k points?
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Thread created 08-27-2012 by CVFD1607
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I believe the transfer rate for either UR > Hyatt or Hyatt > RR is around 2:1, so 20K UR points will yield 9600 RR points. It's essentially a $200 hit for a ~$150 value (not counting the insane CP...
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so is it better to buy a $500 gift card all at once or break it down to $100 a transaction?
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