Originally Posted by
zedthedeadpoet
That's the kicker that everyone who holds off is risking. If you hold off that will be an entire year where you are not in the highest tier in terms of upgrades.
Diamond by itself won't be the highest priority in terms of upgrades. Also, it's not an entire year for those who fly or shop a lot and could -- with or without rollover status miles -- hit 125k status miles in well less than an entire year if so desired.