Got Platinum Elite Level Challenge on request by calling
"801" number at start of thread. Upgrade registers 24-hrs later & tomorrow, being 1st of month, means its good 4 full months. (3 + June)

Have no history of paying for Marriott stays other than Priceline.com bidding.

Am Silver Elite via Chase Marriott Premier with 70K sign-up bonus points.

Only resistance was rep encouraging me to take Gold, not Platinum.