Originally Posted by
bse118
How do you come to the conclusion that "most elites are already spending a lot for upgrades?"
I won't ever buy stickers. I'll happily upgrade using the ones I earn from flying, but would never think about buying additional ones.
None of the domestic first class products on UA, DL, AA are worth paying anything for (outside of the NYC - SFO/LAX runs).
The fact that you do not has absolutely nothing to do with whether or not others do. For the record, both my wife and I have, and likely will continue to buy them when it makes sense.
Regards