At the end of 2016 AA was offering "high" priced buy-ups (even to EXP), but that was EQM only (EQD was not needed then). But for pax who have already exceeded 100k EQM, they may be less draconian, since this is the first year two components are needed.
Based on future flts (one part of an AA Vacation package*, the other a TYP purchase*) I should cross 12K EQD (I'm way over on EQM).
*these are supposed to be "mileage based"
PS: I think DL offers "reasonably" priced buy-ups to their members who are short.