Originally Posted by David Carabetta

I'm wondering if anyone else has had a similar experience.

I'm only a lowly Silver, but I have noticed that when I book basic economy I usually get a seat assigned(that i cannot change) at the time of check in. And then immediately prior to boarding there are usually a few people from the standby list that get booked into Comfort Plus seats. I feel like the early assigned seat completely eliminates any chance of getting one fo the extra comfort plus seats.

Maybe I'll stop checking in prior to arrival at the airport.