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  1. chow_yun_fat

    chow_yun_fat Contributing Member

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    Anyone have this card and is the perks worth the annual fee of $495? Just got an invitation for it in the mail and as much as I would like one, I don't think I would ever use it enough to warrant the annual premium.
     
    #1 chow_yun_fat, Jul 2, 2014
  2. Rockets Red Glare

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    Wow what perks could this possibly have to be worth $500?!?!

    Check out Dave Ramsey before you get this card...
     
    #2 Rockets Red Glare, Jul 2, 2014
  3. HR Dept

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    You ain't **** if you aint got a black card.
     
    #3 HR Dept, Jul 2, 2014
  4. Invisible Fan

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    Just did some reading about it, and it sounds like you're paying for a fancy carbon card with no outstanding perks. For reference, you could get a fancy metal card with Marriott or Chase Sapphire for a smaller annual fee.

    I had the Amex platinum card for a year and made money from it. I don't think the current offer is that good, but it's still well worth it for at least a year if you fly around a lot.
     
    #4 Invisible Fan, Jul 2, 2014
  5. boomboom

    boomboom I GOT '99 PROBLEMS
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    Got bigtexxx?
     
    #5 boomboom, Jul 2, 2014
  6. Mr. Clutch

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    Straight cash, homie.
     
    #6 Mr. Clutch, Jul 2, 2014
  7. King1

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    Vivi?
     
    #7 King1, Jul 2, 2014
    2 people like this.
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    Unless you travel a lot, and crave lounge access, this isn't the card for you. You can get the annual fee waived for a year, but after that, not likely. There are MUCH better options out there.
     
    #8 pugsly8422, Jul 2, 2014
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    Dude 495 is like a cheap, 5 day vacation. Unless that card has outstanding perks- not worth it.
     
    #9 da_juice, Jul 2, 2014
  10. fallenphoenix

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    once you go visa black, you don't go back
     
    #10 fallenphoenix, Jul 2, 2014
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    Don't get it. Unless you a billionaire. But really, don't get it; not worth. I have heard a decent amount about it up here in NYC, but it is really kinda stupid.
     
    #11 jbasket, Jul 2, 2014
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    If you travel a ton then I can see it being worth it with the free lounges and double air miles.
     
    #12 Yonkers, Jul 2, 2014
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    amex plat card is $450 annual and has some legit perks.
     
    #13 benchmoochie, Jul 2, 2014
  14. TheMystery008

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    It's not Amex Black Card.

    Meh.
     
    #14 TheMystery008, Jul 2, 2014
  15. Dairy Ashford

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    Assuming this is the standard no-limit, full balance payment Amex card, just use it to pay all your gas, groceries, utilities and entertainment to achieve a high enough balance to earn points and justify the annual fee.
     
    #15 Dairy Ashford, Jul 2, 2014
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    Visa Black - the official card of Dallas.
     
    #16 leroy, Jul 2, 2014
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    [​IMG]
     
    #17 Rockets34Legend, Jul 2, 2014
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    If you are worried about $500 a year in fees, then you are not wealthy enough for a Black Card.
     
    #18 TheRealist137, Jul 2, 2014
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    Lol I thought Visa Black was some sexy chick. I came for pics or a video, shame.
     
    #19 Dgn1, Jul 2, 2014
  20. Dairy Ashford

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    Which is ironic, because that's how most people get wealthy enough to have a Black Card.
     
    #20 Dairy Ashford, Jul 2, 2014
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