30% Points Purchase Bonus in effect 2/1 to 3/16

[TimePeace]

I just bought my points. Thanks for the reminder (I had thought I had until 3/31).

Good on ya...

 

[calwatch]

Quite frankly, for those with excellent credit discipline, doing a transfer from Chase Ink or Sapphire to AGR is the better deal than purchasing points. It's a one time hit, but if you time it right by following the frequent flying blogs, it is well worth it.

 

[jis]

I don't want a "Bird In The Hand", I want a "Train On The Tracks" with me aboard it! :giggle:

Yep. Bird involves flying. That is a no-no. At most we can deal with a Roadrunner..... Beep....Beep!

 

[the_traveler]

I just bought my points. Thanks for the reminder (I had thought I had until 3/31).

And you prepare tax returns! I feel sorry for your clients. ("I thought I had until May 27 to file them?" :giggle: )

 

[Bob Dylan]

I just bought my points. Thanks for the reminder (I had thought I had until 3/31).

This from a CPA and Tax Attorney!!! What happens on April 15th?? Do your Clients get an Extension if youre on a Train Trip? :giggle:

 

[pennyk]

I just bought my points. Thanks for the reminder (I had thought I had until 3/31).

And you prepare tax returns! I feel sorry for your clients. ("I thought I had until May 27 to file them?" :giggle: )

I just bought my points. Thanks for the reminder (I had thought I had until 3/31).

This from a CPA and Tax Attorney!!! What happens on April 15th?? Do your Clients get an Extension if youre on a Train Trip? :giggle:

I can't remember everything!! I do remember April 15th, and I normally do not travel until at least April 16th. :giggle:

 

[dlagrua]

It is likely that the bonus point sale will occur again in 2013. The amount of bonus depends on Amtraks revenue situation. If they are hurting badly then 50% is a possibility. If they are not then 30% wil come again. Last time I purchased points was with the 50% bonus. When or if they have it again I will buy and if not things are good just the way they are. Points are only a good buy when fares are at high bucket like a $616 bedroom on the CL or on longer 2 night/2 zone trips such as on the SWC. But whe a bedroom ticket sells for $258.00 it is a lousy deal.

Lets look at my recent low bucket 2 zone $258.00 bedroom fare to CHI as an example

At .02 per point (when you could get it) 1000 points costs $20 x 30 = $600 (about high bucket)

At .03 per point (more common) 1000 points costs $30 x 30 = $900 (33% more than high bucket)

 

[the_traveler]

Just keep in mind that the 50% bonus that happened recently was the FIRST AND ONLY TIME it was offered since AGR began 10+ years ago! I personally do not expect to see it again!