In Memoriam, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Durham, NC (RDU/GSO/CLT)
Programs: AA EXP/MM, DL GM, UA Platinum, HH DIA, Hyatt Explorist, IHG Platinum, Marriott Titanium, Hertz PC
Posts: 33,856
Premier Gold is the best of the second lowest tier statuses. Between free E+ at booking for two, increased upgrade chances (I was about 50% for CPUs as Gold this year), Star Gold, the increased mileage bonus and Group 1 Boarding it's worth easily more than $700.