what's the best way to get a first class ticket (domestic flight)?

[neb7878]

I know this is supposed to be a post concerning the stock market, but I thought some of you might have a few suggestions. Of course, paying $3k or so is out of the question.

Should I

i) buy a coach ticket and try to upgrade the day of the flight

ii) try to get a good deal on orbitz.com (or otherwise)

iii) just bite the bullit and pay the damn $3k

iv) none of the above


thanks for your help.