A Post of Appreciation
All I ever read about here is people complaining about something or other with the platinum card. Well... This is an appreciation post for it.
I know how expensive the annual fee is, but since getting the Platinum card I've been able to stay in 4 hotels that I probably never would've even considered before thanks to the hotel credits. I've been able to get discounts on rental cars thanks to the immediate status. I've used the much maligned Saks credit (that's going away) to help me buy fashionable clothes that were a little outside my price range. I've been able to secure reservations at some of the best restaurants in NYC, and since the refresh, able to make those experiences a little cheaper. I've used Amex Offers to boost my points earnings and get some pretty nice statements credits on some purchases. Their customer service is also the best of any credit card company and it isn't even close. Lastly, every single trip to the airport now is made more comfortable because of the lounge access.
I understand all the complaints about the card certain things about it, but for my money, it's still the best high end travel card out there.