Intro / 101
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.
Intro / 101
How point auctions work, what you can bid on, and how to get a first bid in.
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Sep 2, 2026
Best Travel Auction Sites in 2026: Cash and Points
The best travel auction sites in 2026, split two ways: cash sites where you bid dollars on trips, and loyalty marketplaces where you bid points instead.
Aug 6, 2026
Outbid in a Point Auction? Every Program's Refund Rules
Outbid in a point auction? On most programs you never lose points; only Qatar holds them. Every program's refund and forfeiture rules, verified.
Jul 6, 2026
PointAuctions.com vs Points Events: A Fair Comparison
A fair, factual comparison of PointAuctions.com and Points Events: programs tracked, closing-price history, alerts, and which site to use in 2026.
Intro / 101
Apr 10, 2026
What's New on Point Auctions: April 2026
What's new on PointAuctions.com: new auction sources (Emirates, Qantas), free accounts, listing favorites, smarter price alerts, and a redesigned homepage.
Mar 15, 2026
How Do Point Auctions Work? The Complete Explainer
A point auction lets loyalty members bid hotel points or airline miles, not cash, on experiences. Here is exactly how they work and who runs them.
Mar 1, 2026
Why I Built Point Auctions (I Kept Missing Great Auctions)
I kept missing Wyndham point auctions that closed at 3-4 cents per point, several times a standard stay. That frustration turned into PointAuctions.com.
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