And this is why I take the Marriott shop once a year. The Platinum status stays with you. Last week I booked the cheapest room and was upgraded to an executive suite at no charge. Would've been another ~$100 had I booked it directly.@Tarantado wrote:
It really depends on the shop...Plus pocketing the points and getting steps closer to lifetime status. Even though the shop had little or no fee, the back end incentives make shops like that worth it.
"Let me offer you my definition of social justice: I keep what I earn and you keep what you earn. Do you disagree? Well then tell me how much of what I earn belongs to you - and why?” ~Walter Williams