Comments on: American Express Black – The Ultimate Credit Card

By: perry dwars

perry dwars — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:55:27 +0000

I have been an american express customer for years. I just inherited $25million dollarws and would like to take advantage of the balck card.

By: Jax

Jax — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 02:48:21 +0000

Quoting post number 55: “I got the card because .. yes .. the coolness. once you get the black card you join an elite group, the best of the best.”

You mean “wealthiest”, not “best”. Wealth does not automatically make one the “best”. There are very wealthy “decent” people and there are very poor “decent” people. There are also very poor “a$$holes”, and there are very wealthy “A$$holes” I’ve met plenty of both. I have no time for the latter – wealthy or not.

By: Lucia

Lucia — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:21:29 +0000

I recently received an invitation for this card, read what the membership fee was, and threw it in the garbage. I have no idea why the invitation was sent to me because I don’t spend $250,000/yr nor do I travel enough to take advantage of those services. I agree with Dan, the best credit card is one without a balance…

By: Neil Patel

Neil Patel — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:03:02 +0000

Meanwhile back in reality… corporate mind control is alive and well. Let me get this straight – you paid 7.5k for a card that requires you pay it off every month, that requires you to continue to pay each year, that requires you to pay 1.5k per ea. extra card, that requires you to spend 250k per year after you gave them 7.5k for a monochromatic metal card ?! But oh the perks !- 1) attract Ho’s that can out scheme you any day of the week – 2) tell hot educated women that you are deeply insecure – 3) guarantee being kidnapped in a foreign country because you flashed your card – 4) enjoy having your time wasted by what only a hillbilly would consider real concierge service ( for only 1k a year you can sign up for outstanding concierge service by dedicated vendors ) – 5) let service know that it’s not only ok but fun to spit in your food before they bring it out – 6) let everyone who knows you have the card think it’s ok to charge you more or quote you more or expect a much bigger tip for standard service – 7) make you a preferred target for all criminals and con games in your own country… and on and on. This is status ? If it is -you have an odd concept of what self respect is.
The only issue here is that Amex is praying on your insecurity. Anyone of real wealth has assistants doing everything for them already and their accountants that would never approve this ridiculous expense as a form of payment. If your a Paris Hilton type then yes it fits your fake life(style) – her business is selling young fools on consumerism. Corporate brainwashing is indeed complete – that’s why people pay for shirts and hats that advertise other companies products. If I’m spending 250k per year using a magnetic strip the company issuing that thin mylar film better kiss my a** and pay me at least 2.5k a year for my business. Your only impressing weak minded sycophantic trash.

By: Taylor M.

Taylor M. — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:06:27 +0000

I used to flash my platinum card, wear a 15k Rolex as well as others ( well I still do on a few occasions ).
But after a business associate of mine was kidnaped in Columbia and never heard from again, after I was followed home twice from clubs until I got to my driveway gates, after some really creepy people were all of a sudden trying to befriend me at golf courses-conventions-etc. all in one year… I realized that my insecurity about what others may think of me may cost me my life. In this economy I am now enjoying being humble and ‘fitting in’. The perks are there when I need them but the card is hidden behind a colored card in my wallet from now on.

By: Byron Davis

Byron Davis — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 17:00:59 +0000

Just got mine today!

By: chris

chris — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 01:00:25 +0000

comment 24….you have no amex black. you cant even spell haha

By: neil stein

neil stein — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:45:11 +0000

just recieved my black card about one year ago and help to have one guys it is a great card

By: Joseph A>

Joseph A> — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:19:27 +0000

I have been an Amex member since 1980 and received my Centurion card in 1999. You certainly have to pay off your balance every month but you do not need to spend 250K a year. Amex is alot stricker than they used to be regarding membership. The card does open many doors othewise closed to the regular user. A great many perks are available. But if you flash it at a resturant or Hotel very few younger staff people realize what it is. If you’ve worked hard during your lifetime and happen to blessed with some wealth no bit of plastic is needed to remind you of your life’s journey.

By: Gary Kalynchuk

Gary Kalynchuk — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 02:39:24 +0000

Today I obtained a Black AMEX card for $5000 plus $2500 in Canada. The famous Centurian Card.

What a rip off. Anyone who gets this card needs to know that in Canada, at least, it is only a very expensive Platinum card. My story is as follows:

After I registered I wanted to book some travel and was transferred to what I thought was Centurian Travel Services. I was on hold for over 30 minutes and finally hung up. I finally(after 60 minutes) received a phone call from someone in Platinum Travel. I phoned the return number and found out that there is really no such thing as Centurian Travel, but it is really just the same group that services Platinum Travel members. If they are busy you get the same priority as Platinum members.

Why pay $2500 for the same service that you get for $400 with the Platinum card. The whole Centurian thing, at least in Canada is a ripe off and invited Platinum Card holders should be careful. It is a money grab, as you do get not better service, at least in travel then Platinum members.

I have been an AMEX member since 1986 and am going to cancel my Centurian and Platinum membership. I think that AMEX is basically going broke with the whole credit crisis and now duping long Platinum members like myself to get additional fees to cover there losses.

I am President of a Construction that uses AMEX cards and I will be talking to our UK Owners immediately to rely this story. We have 45000 employees, which use AMEX corporate cards. Time to go to VISA.

You have been warned!