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Old Sep 14, 2006 | 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by s2000raj,Sep 14 2006, 10:32 AM
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"Culture on Demand: Black is Beautiful The American Express black card is the ultimate status symbol. First of all, you can't just "apply today" for this little piece of smart plastic. Only American Express top customers are offered this "invitation only" experience -- and even then they don't order it. It simply arrives one day in the mail, presented in a svelte box complete with padding and a nice, velvety scent. It may not be diamonds, but it sure can get you some. The card, which has no credit limit (it has been rumored to purchase Porsches on the spot), conforms to American Express traditional payment options, and I?m guessing that if you are the type who only pays the monthly interest on your balance, you're probably not on their list."..."
It's not plastic anymore. They give out titanium ones now.


And it's 250K in spending per year to get invited. You can call up Amex if you have 250K in spending on your Amex and they'll patch you through to Centurion. Get ready to pay a $2500 annual fee as well.
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Old Sep 14, 2006 | 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by beanolo,Sep 14 2006, 11:41 AM
Cap1 lowers credit scores. Cancel stat!
Yeah, I figured that a while back. Why CrapOne doesn't report CL's, I don't know. I don't plan on canceling it anytime soon. I don't have any outstanding balances on it so it's been tossed in the sock drawer.
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Old Sep 14, 2006 | 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by ShifterKart,Sep 14 2006, 04:58 PM
Thats it? Hell I blow through that each month, got to love business travel. Are you sure it is not 50K a month? Thats only 30K per year.

hmm..maybe I spend too much.
Maybe things are different here in TX, but 5k a month here is 60 grand a year.
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Old Sep 15, 2006 | 08:33 AM
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AMEX Platinum gets you (+ Two guests per card) into the first-class lounges in airports (Free food and drinks). If you travel much, it's worth it.
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Old Sep 15, 2006 | 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by DFWs2k,Sep 14 2006, 07:54 PM
Maybe things are different here in TX, but 5k a month here is 60 grand a year.
Thats because you guys in Texas use new math....

Thanks for the correction
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