Thanks, SMB...that doesn't seem to jibe with this, however:
http://www.pokerstars.com/vip/faq.html
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Q. Can I use the FPPs that I collected prior to January 1st, 2006 to purchase special VIP FPP store items or buy-into the VIP FPP tournaments?
A.Yes, you can use all of your FPP balance at the moment you become SilverStar or higher VIP club member.
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