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."

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.