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American Express Gold Card
Posted on 5/16/12 at 9:59 am
Posted on 5/16/12 at 9:59 am
I am no OT baller, so forgive me for not yet having an American Express Black Card. I am, however, considering getting myself an Amex Gold as it seems like a solid idea to go with Amex considering their reputation for customer service, better rewards, etc.
So is it worth it for a $125 annual fee (waived first year)? I have never had a card with a hefty annual fee, so this concept is new to me.
I encourage any and all feedback.
TIA
So is it worth it for a $125 annual fee (waived first year)? I have never had a card with a hefty annual fee, so this concept is new to me.
I encourage any and all feedback.
TIA
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Posted on 5/16/12 at 10:14 am to Shankopotomus
I dont have one but that may be a thing you could call in and have waived several times? I enjoy the haggle with businesses.
Posted on 5/16/12 at 10:19 am to wegotdatwood
Chase Sapphire Preferred FTW
Learn about it. Credit card game is where it's at.
Learn about it. Credit card game is where it's at.
Posted on 5/16/12 at 10:21 am to Rev1897
I hear ya, I am familiar with the various sites where I can do research and whatnot. Care to share why the Chase Sapphire is better than the Amex?
Posted on 5/16/12 at 10:23 am to Shankopotomus
Crazy benefits and 1 to 1 transfer to all the mileage programs, which Amex no longer has.
Chase is making a run at AMEX's "gold standard" high-$ clients. See, e.g. the Sapphire Preferred, United Mileage Plus Club Card.
It's also a metal card -- some new technology.
If you're like me, and your bills are primarily food and transportation, Sapphire Preferred is where it's at. Get a free year then haggle a second free year because you spent so much money on the card.
For reference, I have the United MP Club, Sapphire Preferred, and Amex Blue. I had the Amex Gold but downgraded--I never pay yearly fees.
Chase is making a run at AMEX's "gold standard" high-$ clients. See, e.g. the Sapphire Preferred, United Mileage Plus Club Card.
It's also a metal card -- some new technology.
If you're like me, and your bills are primarily food and transportation, Sapphire Preferred is where it's at. Get a free year then haggle a second free year because you spent so much money on the card.
For reference, I have the United MP Club, Sapphire Preferred, and Amex Blue. I had the Amex Gold but downgraded--I never pay yearly fees.
Posted on 5/16/12 at 10:41 am to Rev1897
quote:Wouldnt the AMEX blue be a better card if most of your expenses include this. 6% cash back at the grocery and 3% back on gas.
If you're like me, and your bills are primarily food and transportation, Sapphire Preferred is where it's at
Posted on 5/16/12 at 10:42 am to Shankopotomus
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So is it worth it for a $125 annual fee (waived first year)?
I'd upgrade to the Platinum card as the extra benefits are well worth it. I don't think the Gold card is worth the price. In the Gold price range try the AMEX Starwood Preferred Guest card if you travel.
Posted on 5/16/12 at 11:27 am to Shankopotomus
I have the gold card and have never had any issues.
Not sure what kind of feedback you want, the rewards are decent, there is no limit, customer service is excellent.
I think you get a lot of reward points for just signing up. I fly a lot so I'm always racking up crazy points and getting discounts on flights.
Not sure what kind of feedback you want, the rewards are decent, there is no limit, customer service is excellent.
I think you get a lot of reward points for just signing up. I fly a lot so I'm always racking up crazy points and getting discounts on flights.
Posted on 5/16/12 at 11:38 am to hiltacular
i have the gold, i don't want to drop it cause i like the longevity i've built with this card. I've been considering getting amex blue and use that primarily and having both.
Posted on 5/16/12 at 11:52 am to Rev1897
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Chase Sapphire Preferred FTW Learn about it.
Credit card game is where it's at.
+1
Posted on 5/16/12 at 11:58 am to Shankopotomus
Amex blue cash preferred has gotten me a lot of cash in a short time
I like cash over miles bc I don't really travel much at all
I like cash over miles bc I don't really travel much at all
Posted on 5/16/12 at 12:27 pm to Rev1897
I love calling the chase preferred line for my chase amazon card. If y'all haven't done so before, use gethuman.com.
Posted on 5/16/12 at 1:05 pm to wegotdatwood
I like cash, but oftentimes the rewards (like being able to buy a cross-country United ticket with 25k miles) often outweigh the cash.
So I stick to miles. I fly United about twice a year and rarely pay for the ticket.
So I stick to miles. I fly United about twice a year and rarely pay for the ticket.
Posted on 5/16/12 at 1:07 pm to Rev1897
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twice a year
I meant my wife and I do. So that's 2 roundtrip tickets a year... but with the Sapphire Preferred you can use the miles on any airline.
Also, the Amex Miles aren't bad, but they don't transfer 1:1 to United or Southwest, which are the two airlines I fly the most. I like to use my Amex miles around Christmas and buy gift cards for people when they are having sales.
Moral of the story: get Amex and a good rewards card and get best of both worlds.
Posted on 5/16/12 at 1:36 pm to Shankopotomus
I actually like my Chase Freedom. I probably get back a little over $1000 a year.
I fly pretty often for work but it gets booked through coporate and I don't get any pooints. Otherwise I go with the Saphire.
I fly pretty often for work but it gets booked through coporate and I don't get any pooints. Otherwise I go with the Saphire.
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