Mea Culpa, but if it's OK to sound jerky, I suppose it's OK to Sound greedy! Glad to be in good company.
As for the challenge, I am flying it, they already have my cash for the tix. I will not lose it and will wait patiently for AA to process the miles and recognize that I have met their terms. Never again shall I ask for silly considerations from AA. I am pleased and grateful that they even have such a program. It is a privilege to acheive Plat status without having to actually fly the 50K (or Points). Thanks AA