They must be worth something.................. before they go away (with BB).

I seem to recall that Condemmer Reports pointed out that only 27% of CC airline points are actually redeemed for flight tickets. This would be an unrewarding reward program.

I use a CC with very straight forward CASH rewards ... I can spend that cash (i.e a rebate) anywhere or let it accumulate..... there are no points or complicated month to month special categories nor other gimmics, etc. I use this CC for most purchases, not only for the rewards and online ease, but because checks are no longer the freebie they once were and cash simply dissapears from my wallet without a trace.