Originally Posted by
canadiancow
Last year, on December 5 or 6, my status changed from E75K to S100K. I did not get any select privileges (I continued earning 75% bonus miles), and I did not receive a 2013 package in the mail.
However, my status was updated in the system, giving me higher upgrade priority, concierge access, etc.
Just found this from last year. Very encouraging.