BOSMan and Peter -- Thank you both for clarifying the calculation of such. The AA associate that helped me made sure I understood that the PC was based on EQP, not EQM. Judging by the DEQM, however, the mere fact that at Platinum Status and w/earning 2928 EQM, 2928 DEQM, 2928 Platinum Bonus, the cost per mile is ~3.63 cpm (even lesser when using AA Credit Card!). Then do the trip twice, and you have enough for a reduced mileage redemption award ticket (17.5K miles).

Looks like three MR from DFW-SFO over two days in May. The jet lag should be interesting but bring on the challenge!