Guides and data for point auctions

How hotel, airline and bank points buy concerts, sports and one-off experiences, with the closing prices we track.

New to point auctions

GuideMar 5, 2026

How Point Auctions Actually Works

PointAuctions.com tracks experience auctions across every major loyalty program in one place. How bidding works, how to read a listing, and what we don't do.

GuideMar 18, 2026

How to Calculate CPP (Cents Per Point) on a Point Auction

How to calculate cpp: divide the cash price by the points and multiply by 100, then compare the result with a published baseline. Worked examples included.

Oct 5, 2026

Soft Closes and Anti-Snipe Rules: Every Program Compared

Does a last-second bid win a point auction? Rarely. United extends 1 minute, Hilton, Wyndham and IHG 5 minutes. Every program's soft close compared.

Sep 2, 2026

Best Travel Auction Sites for 2027: Cash and Points

Travel and vacation auction sites for 2027, split two ways: cash sites where you bid money on stays and trips, and loyalty programs where you bid points.

What auctions sell for

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GuideJun 14, 2026

What 3,000+ Closed Point Auctions Reveal About Each Program's Auction Market

We analyzed 3,000+ closed point auctions across 12 loyalty programs: median winning bids, bidding competition, and each program's auction personality.

DataSep 30, 2026

How We Verify Point Auction Closing Prices

How PointAuctions.com verifies point auction closing prices: an hourly close sweep, a post-close re-check ladder, and clear verified vs last-observed labels.

DataJul 28, 2026

The State of Point Auctions: 2026 Midyear Report

Point auction data for H1 2026: we tracked 2,180 closes across 12 loyalty programs, with a median verified winning bid of 82,500 points.

DataJun 19, 2026

The Geography of Point Auctions: London Lists the Most, America Bids the Hardest

London lists the most point auctions; American bidders push about two and a half times the bids per auction. City-by-city auction data and what it means for bidders.

Events with live listings

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EventAug 21, 2026

Cricket Hospitality With Points: Lord's to the T20 Cup

Bid Marriott Bonvoy points on ICC cricket hospitality or buy fixed-price Emirates Old Trafford tickets with Skywards Miles. Verified close data inside.

EventAug 16, 2026

O2 Arena Suites and VIP Packages With Points

Bid Marriott Bonvoy points on a luxury suite at The O2 in London, or Avios on Qatar's VIP packages: what each includes and what they sell for.

GuideAug 14, 2026

Event Tickets With Points: The Complete 2026 Guide

Concerts, F1, stadium suites, chef's tables. Which loyalty programs auction event tickets for points, what lots clear at, and how to bid without overpaying.