elitefreak: isn't it funny how that works. i have posted topics on flyertalk and, before i know it, my original question gets lost behind a clutter of irrelevancies (i.e., tough to get elite seats to Las Vegas turned into a debate on whether someone should use miles to go to Las Vegas notwithstanding the flexibility one garners from using miles (i.e., changing dates, times, etc.))

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i'm sorry, can't help you with your Topic title. i just wanted to lend support.