Originally Posted by
llbean
what would you consider a large balance to justify the urge for SE?
Again, a decision based on personal circumstance, no different to what constitutes a large net worth, varies depending on who you ask.
If you were a couple who had the time and money to travel often in one year period, then you would want a balance large enough to do all the trips you want. Are taking numerous trips within contiguous NA, Europe, Asia, South Pacific?
I would look to the year ahead, will you have time and money to enjoy the IKK. Others use the IKK so their spouse can travel with them on business trips.
If you need to spend time and money MRing to get SE, you really need to examine how you are going to use the status, then decide if it is worthwhile.