149. Is Buying Points Worth It?

<p>Our show is best watched on YouTube:</p><p>https://go.www.letsgettothepoints.com/BuyingPoints</p><p><br></p><p>Should you ever buy points and miles? We explain when buying points makes sense, how to calculate their value, and the two formulas we use to compare award prices with cash fares. We also share real examples of when we have purchased points, the best times to buy during promotions, and important factors to consider before making a purchase.</p><p><br></p><p>Learn about points and miles in our Elevate course and community:</p><p>https://letsgettothepoints.com/elevate</p><p><br></p><p>Get 1500 Free Rove Miles:</p><p>https://letsgettothepoints.com/rove/</p><p><br></p><p>Credit Card Links: </p><p>https://www.letsgettothepoints.com/</p><p><br></p><p>Sign up for our newsletter:</p><p>https://go.www.letsgettothepoints.com/JoinOurEmail</p><p><br></p><p>Website: https://www.letsgettothepoints.com/</p><p>Email: letsgettothepoints@gmail.com</p><p>IG: https://www.instagram.com/letsgettothepoints/ </p><p>TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@letsgettothepoints</p><p><br></p><p>EXCLUSIVE TRAVEL DISCOUNT CODES:</p><p>https://letsgettothepoints.com/tools/</p><p><br></p><p>Book Private Transport in 100+ Countries with Kiwitaxi:</p><p>https://go.www.letsgettothepoints.com/Kiwitaxi</p><p>Use Code: LGTTP5 for 5% off all rides</p><p><br></p><p>Sign up for Award Email Notifications from Straight To The Points</p><p>Use Code: LGTTP20 for 20% off the annual plan</p><p>https://go.www.letsgettothepoints.com/StToThePoints</p><p><br></p><p>CardPointers: Save Money and Maximize Your Spend Bonuses</p><p>https://go.www.letsgettothepoints.com/CardPointers</p><p><br></p><p>MaxMyPoint: Hotel Rewards Checker</p><p>Use Code: LGTTP for 20% off the first year of your Platinum Subscription </p><p>https://maxmypoint.com</p><p><br></p><p>ON TODAY’S SHOW:</p><p>0:00 Intro</p><p>0:41 When Should You Buy Points?</p><p>2:27 The Value of Points</p><p>4:32 When We Have Purchased Points</p><p>12:00 Two Formulas</p><p>16:47 When to Buy Points</p><p>30:36 Things to Consider</p><p><br></p><p>LISTEN TO US ON THE GO: </p><p>Apple Podcast: https://go.www.letsgettothepoints.com/ApplePodcast</p><p>Spotify:https://go.www.letsgettothepoints.com/Spotify</p><p><br></p><p>Thank you for supporting our Channel! See you every Friday with a new episode!</p><p><br></p><p>Support this podcast: https://go.www.letsgettothepoints.com/SupportUs</p><p><br></p><p>Disclaimer: The content is for informational purposes only,