Dec 6, 2013, 2:51 am

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Update:

Delta extended this offer to Jan. 31, 2014:

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Still hoping to reach Diamond, Platinum, Gold, or Silver Medallion® status for 2014? Good news—now through January 31, 2014, you can buy between 2,500 and 10,000 Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) that will post to your 2013 MQM balance and apply toward your 2014 status.

https://dn.delta.com/skymiles/purchasemqms/buy/landing

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All,

Thanks Delta Points for the suggestion...easy to edit wiki post for varios FTer's MQM purchase costs.

As I'm at work, I have not reorganized all tiers yet...I do have to work!

1/3/2014 - Update: Delta has extended the buy MQMs date until 31JAN2014 and will update Delta.com soon.

Costs:

Cost appears to be based on anticipated status for 2014.

Tier 1 - mix of DM and PM:
2,500 MQMs $795
5,000 MQMs $1,195
7,500 MQMs $1,595
10,000 MQMs $1,995

amolkold (PM)

bartmas777 (DM)
BoeingGuy (requalified DM)
captiveguru (PM, DL Amex Reserve)
craig44485 (DM)
Crazyhotelguy (requalified DM, DL Plat Amex)
davetravels (requalified DM, DL Plat Amex)
Daytona (DM)
Deemus7 (DM->PM)
Delta Points (DM, DL 2x Reserve Amex)
DLroads (DM)
DTWNate (already qualified DM)
Howste (requalified DM)
GRALISTAIR (DM, DL Plat Amex)
Grouchy (already qualified DM)
jackplum (DM)
jamesteroh (requalified DM, DL Plat Amex)
javabytes (PM, DL Plat Amex)
kitkat77 (DM, DL Plat Amex)
Leezell (DM)
mapsgl (DM)
MNAudiS4 (DM, DL Amex Reserve)
MSPeconomist (requalified for DM, DL Amex Reserve)
mot29 (DM)
Occupationalhazard (DM; rec'd offer when I was PM at ~123.5K MQM)
OrangeCountyCommuter
Orion316 (requalified DM)
rwoman (requalified DM, DL Plat Amex)
rylan (requalified DM)
RockStarLurker (DM)
Seabilly (DM)
StayingHomeIsBetter (DM)
steveholt (requalified DM, DL Plat Amex)
tentseller (DM)
TheMadBrewer (requalified DM, DL Plat Amex)
Tomphot (requalified DM)
yohanson (DM)
18sas (requalified DM)

Bago'peanuts (already qualified PM)
benzemalyonnais (PM)
brit44 (PM)
davew-krdm (PM)
DLdweeb (PM)
dpspindler (PM)
eturowski (PM)
Father-of-3 (PM?)
GopherMSP (PM, DL Plat Amex)
heathe (PM)
jamesteroh's colleague (PM)
mudpuppy (PM)
NewMexFlyer (PM)
opus17(PM, DL Plat Amex)
richardinmotion (PM)
Schmoops (PM)
SuperG1955 (PM)
suvayanr (PM)
TurtleSVS (PM)

Tier 2 - mix of PM and GM:
2,500 MQMs $595
5,000 MQMs $895
7,500 MQMs $1,195
10,000 MQMs $1,495

brkandjfk (PM)
DLcoop1977 (PM)
enconline (PM, DL Plat Amex)
mhop1027 (PM)
FlyingUnderTheRadar (PM->GM)
NYCflip (PM)
sbjnyc (PM, DL Plat Amex)
Seat1A (requalified PM)
thesaints (PM)
tkey75 (PM)
747UpperDeck (PM, ~10k to requal to PM)

akcae (GM close to PM)
Alpha Golf (GM approaching PM)
BarbiJKM (GM)
Builderman (GM)
DLWinger (GM->PM)
injera (GM)
jacobac00 (GM, close to PM)
jb008 (GM)
jrkmsp (GM)
Mrs. Delta Points (gifted GM)
Mrs. SuperG1955 (GM->PM)
ng188 (GM, DL Amex Reserve)
RichMSN (GM)
scootr29 (GM)
SleeStack1 (GM)
SuperG1955's wife (GM)
tfc3rid (GM, DL Amex Reserve)
vbjd1111 (GM->PM, DL Amex Reserve)
wpxstar (GM)
xolinlevh (GM, DL Amex Reserve)

Tier 3 - mix of PM, GM and FO:
2,500 MQMs $495
5,000 MQMs $695
7,500 MQMs $995
10,000 MQMs $1,195

DiverDave (DM descending to GM)
girliegirl23 (PM, DL Reserve Amex)
jspira (Requalified PM)
Zeeb (PM->GM)

CalVol (GM->FO)
deltamedallionflyer (GM, about 11,000 MQM short of requalifying as GM)
FlyDeltaJets87 (GM)
jrl22 (GM, DL Plat Amex)
mattp1987 (GM)
SMWinnie (GM->FO)

amolkold's sister (FO)
CabinCaptive (FO 10k short of GM, DL Amex Reserve)
chiefkays (FO)
DougC (FO)
FlyAndLive21 (FO->GM)
Mrs. GopherMSP (FO almost GM)
offdalip (FO close to GM, DL Amex Reserve)
Toddler GopherMSP (FO)
WIRunner (FO)
B7e7US
cool1g's sister

Tier 4 - FO and those with gifted status:
2,500 MQMs $475
5,000 MQMs $675
7,500 MQMs $875
10,000 MQMs $1,075

ANF00 (Current GM -> FO)
RatherBeOnATrain (GM)
RockyMtnScotsman (GM->FO)

DanTravels (FO)
daregale (FO)
jackplum's daughter (FO)
Mrs. NYCflip (FO)
NittanyLion (FO)
steex (FO)
wetrat0 (FO)
Adelphos (FO)

jesternl (approaching FO)
Mrs. tfc3rid (5k from FO)
naiel (no status, close to FO)

Mrs. Deemus7 (gifted GM)
rwoman's sister (gifted GM)
rylan's fiance (gifted GM)

Mrs. brkandjfk (gifted FO)

Not Eligible:
Some received the following message: "This account is not eligible for Buy MQMs."
apolloms (Requalified PM via Reserve MQM)
Delta Points' dad (SkyMiles member, no status)
htj
Mrs. javabytes
PRWeezer

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Nov 26, 2013, 2:05 pm

#61

whooperatw

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2013 - Will Delta Sell Medallion Qualifcation Miles (MQM)? The Definitive Thread

I'm thinking the same, for sure a top up of 2k or 4k will surely be more then the 10 cent mark. Feeling like I will not only get a cheaper mqm cost booking the flight, but also snag a few cocktails and figure that into a reduced cost.

Should they come in way cheaper there is always rollover....

Nov 26, 2013, 2:25 pm

#62

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeyZBT

What about those people (above) that said that they talked to a Platinum representative and they said it was DEFINITELY happening...??? Any further word about it?

Agents have been wrong before...

When I've talked to the DM desk I have not asked because I've been on rollover for quite awhile.

Nov 26, 2013, 3:15 pm

#63

girliegirl23

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeyZBT

What about those people (above) that said that they talked to a Platinum representative and they said it was DEFINITELY happening...??? Any further word about it?

When I was talking to the Plat desk and she was helping me SDC a couple of flights (and saved me about $800), at the end of the call she did the usual "thank you for being a Platinum member.." and I joked with her about hopefully remaining Plat next year and she said, "well, you could apply for the Reserve card or buy MQMs at the end of the year if you know you're going to run short." And I said "Yes, I will probably buy if it's made available again." She responded with "Oh, it will. In fact, I would be looking for it in the next couple of weeks." (She told me this on Nov 11th)

This agent sounded very matter of fact as though she had just gotten some internal memo on it or something. And she did say she was actually Diamond desk, which floods over to the Plat line as needed. She was spot on with the other advice she gave me as well. Saved me $800 b/c I was actually calling in to buy an upgrade to FC and she insisted I SDC to a flight leaving an hour later b/c I would 90% chance get a comp upgrade on that one (which I did). We had a pretty lengthy phone call. I remember her saying she's worked at Delta for 12 yrs (out of SLC). She was by FAR the best rep I've ever spoken to in the past 5 yrs I've flown Delta exclusively. I even gave her the code# for one of the "Job Well Done" certificates I had from this year.

Nov 27, 2013, 9:14 am

#64

whooperatw

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2013 - Will Delta Sell Medallion Qualifcation Miles (MQM)? The Definitive Thread

Well I just decided to bite the bullet and do a First Class run out of MKE. Delta waited too long for me to announce so now instead of free money they at least need to serve me dinner and a few cocktails. For those still waiting best wishes that your MQM Santa comes through.

Nov 29, 2013, 4:08 pm

#65

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Any update or are we all just waiting on Sunday, 12/1?

Nov 29, 2013, 4:26 pm

#66

DaDaDan

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeyZBT

Any update or are we all just waiting on Sunday, 12/1?

Ah yes, on that day there will be MQMs available "for the vast majority of users." Or something like that

Nov 29, 2013, 6:22 pm

#67

labjr1

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If Delta offers the ability to purchase MQMs on 12/1 - and if I purchase ~5k to make platinum and then fly a few more flights in December putting me well over the 75k MQM total will the purchased 5k roll over or is it completely lost? As it stands I would like a head start on Diamond for next year. I'm not worried about the MQDs as most of my flights are short notice and more expensive fares. I already have enough flights booked to get me to 87k by year end.

Nov 29, 2013, 6:39 pm

#68

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In the past, purchased MQMs could roll over. In fact, someone who didn't need the MQMs could nevertheless purchase them for the rollover, but this wouldn't be a good deal as they tend to sell for ten cents or more per MQM.

Nov 30, 2013, 3:18 pm

#69

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Dec. 3--from a very nice, chatty DM rep. I know they can be wrong, but that's the word he's been given.

Nov 30, 2013, 6:32 pm

#70

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Mqm purchase is definitely coming this week. It should be announced on Monday. No other specifics as to cost. I am guessing it will be more expensive than in the past. I asked a source and just got a polite "smile" who said can't say anything else.

Dec 1, 2013, 8:28 am

#71

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If this doesn't happen soon I am going to have to book a flight to SEA to do a couple loops with double MQM's. Does Delta get anything out of putting this off until December for an announcement?

Dec 1, 2013, 8:31 am

#72

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Quote:

Originally Posted by flyerdoc

If this doesn't happen soon I am going to have to book a flight to SEA to do a couple loops with double MQM's. Does Delta get anything out of putting this off until December for an announcement?

I think you answered your own question...worried people booking flights.

Dec 1, 2013, 9:02 am

#73

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Quote:

Originally Posted by DaDaDan

I think you answered your own question...worried people booking flights.

Yeah, but Delta actually makes more money selling the MQMs.

Easy money.

David

Dec 1, 2013, 9:43 am

#74

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Does anyone know if they will sell segments? My current projection is that I will end up about 38k short of DM by MQMs, but only 2 segments short. I'm looking into a segment run (I already booked one for 12/31, but now have to book another - which is the topic of another thread), but would much rather buy the segments.

Dec 1, 2013, 9:56 am

#75

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Quote:

Originally Posted by CrazyEddie

Historically speaking, no they won't. Who knows what will happen, bit they've not done this in the past.