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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Minneapolis: DL DM charter 2.3MM
Programs: A3*Gold, SPG Plat, HyattDiamond, MarriottPP, LHW exAccess, ICI, Raffles Amb, NW PE MM, TWA Gold MM
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IMO a lot depends on the likely timing of your travel next year. If you will earn a lot of MQMs, say 30,000 during January and February, then having 20,000 rollover would get you two years of Gold at very little sacrifice. OTOH, if you would not earn Gold until late next year even with rollover, but you especially have some international coach travel before then, getting Gold now is very valuable.