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Old Dec 6, 2013, 2:51 am
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Update:

Delta extended this offer to Jan. 31, 2014:

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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Old Dec 1, 2013, 10:24 am
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Did 61 segments this year - gold status till 2015. Need 41000 Miles or 39 more segments to become Platinum
557 miles/segment... ouch...
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Old Dec 2, 2013, 11:03 am
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I only need ~1400 MQMs right now. Any ideas on how to cheaply achieve this? I'm based out of NYC and the cheapest mileage runs I see are around $208. I suppose that's not a terrible price, but some of you might have a better idea.
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Old Dec 2, 2013, 11:22 am
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Originally Posted by naiel
I only need ~1400 MQMs right now. Any ideas on how to cheaply achieve this? I'm based out of NYC and the cheapest mileage runs I see are around $208. I suppose that's not a terrible price, but some of you might have a better idea.
Frankly, I would recommend doing the MR at that price. I doubt prices will get much cheaper since there's only a few weeks left of eligible flying and for the most part, deeply-discounted advance purchase fares for flights prior to 31 December will begin to disappear shortly. At some point, SkyClub membership was coming with a 1500 MQM promo but I don't see that going on right now. And considering last year that 2500 MQMs were $395, I'd consider the $208 for a 1400 MQM mileage run at this point in the year to be a decent deal, especially since you didn't get the RDMs when buying the MQM promo - just the MQMs.
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Old Dec 2, 2013, 11:47 am
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Originally Posted by naiel
I only need ~1400 MQMs right now. Any ideas on how to cheaply achieve this? I'm based out of NYC and the cheapest mileage runs I see are around $208. I suppose that's not a terrible price, but some of you might have a better idea.
If there is a weekend (or two night trip) you want to take for fun that is 1150 miles, you could do that and stay at a Hilton property for the other 250 MQM's with their promo as well.

Also, look at FCM short flights. If you can find a cheap S, A or P fare flight, ANY delta flight will get you 1,500 MQM's with the 50% bonus.
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Old Dec 2, 2013, 1:31 pm
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Originally Posted by naiel
I only need ~1400 MQMs right now. Any ideas on how to cheaply achieve this? I'm based out of NYC and the cheapest mileage runs I see are around $208. I suppose that's not a terrible price, but some of you might have a better idea.
$208 doesn't sound bad at all to a hub captive.
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Old Dec 2, 2013, 1:34 pm
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Thanks for all of the replies. I just booked a NYC-MSY same-day flight for $198. I'll keep an eye open during the 24 hour cancellation period for a better deal, but I'm happy with this.
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Old Dec 2, 2013, 1:46 pm
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You can do JFK-DCA-DTW-MDW-ATL-JFK for $183.50 on Dec 17th.
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Old Dec 2, 2013, 1:47 pm
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You can do JFK-DCA-DTW-MDW-ATL-JFK for $183.50 on Dec 17th.
Thanks...I saw this, but was worried a winter storm could strand me in one of those cities and throw everything off. Anyone have experience with that? My current JFK-MSY is nonstop.
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Old Dec 3, 2013, 1:54 am
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Thanks...I saw this, but was worried a winter storm could strand me in one of those cities and throw everything off. Anyone have experience with that? My current JFK-MSY is nonstop.
In the winter, it's always a risk, but many airports, including MSP and DTW, tend to operate pretty well in most winter weather.
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Old Dec 3, 2013, 2:12 am
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In the winter, it's always a risk, but many airports, including MSP and DTW, tend to operate pretty well in most winter weather.
As does SLC but it looks like the OP's biggest concern will be the originating airport, JFK. Always hit or miss during the winter. Good to have a Plan B just in case.
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Old Dec 3, 2013, 2:16 am
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As does SLC but it looks like the OP's biggest concern will be the originating airport, JFK. Always hit or miss during the winter. Good to have a Plan B just in case.
Right...the risk we run by pushing for status late in the year.

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If there are irrops and one is routed differently, against their desire, can ORC still be awarded? In some ways, perhaps a storm saves time and BIS miles?
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Old Dec 3, 2013, 5:07 am
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If there are irrops and one is routed differently, against their desire, can ORC still be awarded? In some ways, perhaps a storm saves time and BIS miles?
Yes, I believe it can - just a matter of requesting ORC.
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The beginning of December has come and gone, with no word from Delta about selling MQMs. Is it possible they're going to forego the money grab this year?
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Old Dec 3, 2013, 5:16 am
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The beginning of December has come and gone, with no word from Delta about selling MQMs. Is it possible they're going to forego the money grab this year?
Or just really try to think the elite ranks?!

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