The cost drops to approximately 0.89 cents per point .
Through , Marriott is running a targeted promotion where members can receive a 40% bonus or a 30% discount when purchasing at least 2,000 points.
New members must wait 30 days after enrollment before they are eligible to purchase points. A Useful "Story" on Value
You must buy at least 1,000 points for the standard rate, but most bonuses require a 2,000-point minimum .
Buying points speculatively is rarely a good deal because Marriott points are valued at an average of . Buying at 1.25 cents is a losing game unless you use them for high-value "sweet spots."