I think that Pre will continue for a while yet, and still serve as a customer service element. Global Entry is the better buy from a logical POV, IF you travel international. It *appears* we are drifting towards older travel patterns in the checkpoints. I for one, am happy about that. The shoe change was a fairly easy one so far. The LGA rules have been a thorn in my side, I have always thought it was a recipe for unnecessary conflict, not to mention the money it can cost a passenger. In my opinion, changes to the LGA rules can not come fast enough.