Oooooooo, I am soooo tempted! If only for a year... Dear DaveLV: We are pleased to invite you to accept the Platinum Card from American Express. The Platinum Card offers highly individualized benefits and services few can match TAKE SOMEONE SPECIAL TO EUROPE You never need to travel alone with the Platinum Card. The International Airline Program provides a complimentary companion ticket (on major international routes originating from the U.S.) when you purchase a full-fare First or Business Class ticket on 20 participating airlines.1 A REFUGE FROM AIRPORT HUSTLE AND BUSTLE Platinum Card membership includes access for yourself and your immediate family (or up to two traveling companions) to participating Continental Airlines Presidents Clubs®, Delta Crown Room Clubs®, and Northwest WorldClubs® when flying on the corresponding airline.2 OPEN DOORS AT TOP RESTAURANTS AND SHOPS Dine in style with the Fine Dining program, where a table is reserved for Platinum Card members every day at over 850 world-class restaurants across the globe.3 Simply contact our consultants to make your reservation. Plus, the Platinum Card offers special benefits at Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus. When you use the Card, you can earn rewards including a Saks Fifth Avenue Gift Card4 and Neiman Marcus InCircleSM Rewards points.5 EARN THE REWARD OF YOUR DREAMS The Platinum Card offers complimentary enrollment in the Membership Rewards® program.6 In addition to earning one point for virtually every dollar you spend with the Card, you can earn two points for virtually every dollar you spend on some of the things you buy most, like groceries, gas, and more.7 This way, it's even easier to earn the travel, entertainment, and shopping rewards you really want. These are just a few highlights of the benefits of Platinum Card membership. Additional benefits include: â?¢ Dedicated counselors at Platinum Travel Service 24/78 â?¢ Complimentary courtesies at Fine Hotels and Resorts12 â?¢ Platinum Card® Concierge9 â?¢ By Invitation Only® experiences13 â?¢ Access to select airport lounges â?¢ Car rental privileges14 â?¢ Premium Global Assist®10 and Travel Accident Insurance11 â?¢ Complimentary Elite Gold Status in Starwoodâ??s Preferred Guest Program15 â?¢ Complimentary Membership Rewards enrollment â?¢ And many moreâ?¦ For an annual fee of $395, you can take advantage of the outstanding security, service and convenience the Platinum Card offers. You can also call 1-866-482-4438 (weekdays 8am-midnight EST) and use RSVP code A-000-000-O-4.
OOOOOOH, DAVE... LOL... you've arrived. And now you're faced with the big decision -- whether the added-value aspects of the card provide more benefit than the $395 will. Or, perhaps, consider whether those premium benefits provide more benefit than at least SOME or MUCH of that $395 (which I remember used to be $250 and will undoubtedly climb over the next few years at about $20-35 more per year). On the other hand, that $395 may be worth the fun of presenting that puppy. If it was me, I wouldn't do it. On the other hand, I wish they'd invite me for the AmEx Centurion Black at $395, and I might do that, LOL. I'm anxious to know what you decide, hehe. Doc
You know -- I'm giving it some serious thought. I try to concentrate most of my frequent flyer miles on Delta and just two or three flights a year where I could sit in the Crown Room instead of in the food court might justify the fee. This is agonizing. On one hand I REALLY want this card. On the other hand, I sure would feel like a sucker once a year when i was writing that $395 check.
Wow congrats Dave You may also get the invite by mail, I have gotten them in the past and they are quite impressive. Tissue paper and an embossed envelope with silver trim. I accepted the offer, but I was very very tempted. Of course if you need the platinum to one day get the black, even more temptation LOL
They have been inviting me for the Platinum for years and for years I have turned them down, but it is all about the benefits against the cost, not for me. I am not interested in the prestige of showing the card, to me it is all about how much cash I can use from a card, not what it looks like. www.creditsense.com
It's tough... I'm not going to deny I'm interested in flashing it around town but I really would use things like the Starwood Gold Preferred, the airport club access and the rental car upgrades. I just don't know if those things would be worth $395. I imagine the first time a flight was delayed and I was curled up on a comfy couch instead of leaning against a plastic chair I'd figure it out.. I'm leaning towards upgrading.
Dave, I got the same offer as well. It was easy for me to delete the email - no way I am paying $395 just to use the card. I hate paying the 130 or 150 for the gold. Maybe when I finish grad school and get a job, but right now, no way. Willis
DaveLV, Anywhere as long as it gets me away from my current address. My PMB plan is not working. LOL Rome would be nice.
Actually, I'm planning on Italy this year. Another reason it might be nice to get that shiny new card... There's some pretty good specials from Vegas.
LOL Man,,, amazing the number of Search results that come up for the word, "wife". Have a good one and congrats on earning your good credit! You have quite a history here. Time for Gretchen to wake up.
Now that there are so many plat cards out there,the card itself doesn't get much attention when you present it. There is no way I would pay simply for perceived status (now Black would be another story!) However, IMHO, the annual fee is worth it for the following benefits 1) Starwood Gold (free room upgrades!)2) the new, cool, entrance to Crown Rooms 3) Hertz Gold 4) improved customer service. C
Re: Re: Email from Amex But no normal person in the world outside creditnet knows what a black card is, Centurion bank doesn't want that.... all people know is that it is something they have never seen before.... If you have this card it is not about prestige... it is about upgrades, companion tickets, concierge, and after hours private shopping. http://profiles.yahoo.com/blkcarded
