I've found that CD Poker offers a points mtt for 1500pts directly into the main event, so if you have enough CD pts there's an cheap way there...but it's a winner take all.
The best qualifier I've found for it is the $60-6 10 seats gauranteed that runs once weekly, no rebuys or add-ons...last weeks had about 250 in it & it had top 13 got a ticket, the rest of the pay-outs covered entry. There is another $60-6 but it's a 3 seat guaranteed....good luck all & hope to see you there in Sept!!!
