**Thread title got cut when website posted thread while typing out full title - should be “Elevate Your Status - Buy MQDs Promo ($300 Cash per 100 MQDs)

So there are stipulations in that you have to be within a certain distance of the MQD threshold for a given status tier but Delta is running a “Buy MQDs” promo at a rate of $300 cash per 100 MQDs to build status.

Reach a higher 2026 Medallion Status through Elevate Your Status. Now, through December 31, eligible U.S.-based SkyMiles and Medallion Members can make a one-time purchase of Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) to help them reach the next Medallion tier. 100% of proceeds (excluding processing fees*) will be used to support Delta’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) program. Members must have the MQD balances below (not including “pending” MQDs) as of the Elevate Your Status transaction date to participate.

https://www.delta.com/us/en/skymiles...how-to-qualify

So much one could say but for anyone who is close to a threshold but doesn’t have time for a mileage run.