Well, Nick, I've noticed that some FTer's view goes somthing like this-

When I am offered comped status, it's great!

When others are offered comped status, it's terrible!

And please do NOT overlook the fact that these offers so very often do go to those like yourself who will NOT be using them! If you want it, you DO NOT get it!

BTW- I do essentially agree with you and it is critical to be TOP TIER these days just to hope to illicit the "benes"!

And while I'm also SPG Platinum & Diamond (though at Hyatt), only Gold at HHonors and Marriott HG, CM or whatever - and needless to say, I did not receive this in the mail!

[This message has been edited by doc (edited 07-21-2000).]