eBay has a lot of United Airlines customers selling their Upgrade Plus Points for a decent price.
Example of the Deal Los Angeles, CA to Tokyo, Japan Tickets costs * Economy Class - $600 * Premium Economy Class - $1300 * Business Class - $6000
If you buy these using the plus points offered by eBay sellers, you can get the following price * Economy Class - $600 * Premium Economy Class - $800 * Business Class - $1000~1600
Step 1 Plan your trip and see what kind of ticket you are getting to determine how many points you need
Short-Haul Flights All paid, upgrade-eligible tickets (Class Y, B, M, E, U, H, Q, V, W, S, T, L, K, and G) can be upgraded with PlusPoints.
Long-Haul Flights
Discounted Economy to United Polaris business: Fare classes S, T, L, K, and G
Economy to United Polaris business: Fare classes Y, B, M, E, U, H, Q, V, and W
United Premium Plus to United Polaris business: Fare classes O, A, and R
Economy to United Premium Plus: Fare classes Y, B, M, E, U, H, Q, V, W, S, T, L, K, and G
Step 2 Go to eBay to buy the plus points. Cost is roughly $100 for 10 United Airlines Plus Points
Step 3 Here is what the points will upgrade you to (if available)
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