What are the experiences of applying for an Elite Visa in Thailand with a history of tourist visas and other types?

Hi everyone. In case of applying for an Elite Visa (despite everyone can have a different story here as usual) i would to hear from those who apply with a background :

Lots of tourists visa, exemptions, covid extensions, questioned lately... (My case)

Dodgy volunteer visa (Not my case but seems to be the famous case)

I would to know when your application has been rejected (if). At first step at Elite Visa Office or agent ( please specify) or after payment when you visit Immigration to collect your sticker. I heard various mixed story from money lost or given back, or application approved despite dodgy volunter visa... If anyone have experience with elite visa this year thanks to share it.

Cheers.

Jeremy.