Party Step Higher Step 4 Strategy

[David]

I am soon to play my first step higher step 4 and after looking at the payout structure have a question. I am beginning to think that trying to finish in the 3'rd or 4'th position and taking the guaranteed 3K to 3.5K may be a better strategy than actually trying to qualify for the step 5 (on your first try at least). If you could do this it gives you approximately 100 buy ins at the step higher 1 level. Thoughts?