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Old Sep 23, 2010, 1:36 pm
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dcpatti
 
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Originally Posted by TiredOfTooMuchTravel
Did you ever consider that maybe when the upgrade window first opens that you are not at the top of the upgrade list? And that maybe additional availability is opened up? I'd say let the system do whats its supposed to.
Just because the Gold window got opened, doesn't mean the CP's have all cleared. The example of "the gold window opened and a whole bunch of seats disappeared" isn't an accurate reflection of the upgrade actually going to Gold's. The sweeps run several times a day; inventory can be released at any time. If I haven't been upgraded at the CP window, I usually don't GET upgraded till the Plat or Gold window opens. Just because your window is opening up doesn't mean there's not someone who outranks you on the waiting list.
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