Originally Posted by hurnik

I'm 164 miles short of Silver. Would probably use (or attempt to) an upgrade or two next year.
The "elevate my status" offer was $600 for 200 MQD.
I have the Delta Amex Reserve, which I believe is 1 MQD per $10 spent? So if I spent $1,640 I'd get the 164 MQD?
(minus bonuses, etc.)
Of course, cheapest flight (since we're at holiday time) round trip that i can find is almost $1,000.
Anyone know if Amex/Delta cares about a little MSR via GC? (I know for SUBs Amex cares, but wasn't sure about other spend). Technically I think their "gaming" mentions benefits as well, but wasn't sure about reality vs. technically. IF I could do that, would cost me $18 extra (VGC fees).

I suppose other option is to use the Delta Stays, but given I've not used my $250 or whatever credit from the Reserve card, it would get credited back, thus wiping out any MQD, right?