Comments on: American Express Black - The Ultimate Credit Card http://www.pfadvice.com/2007/02/15/amercian-express-black-the-ultimate-credit-card/ Bridging the gap between saving money and investing Sat, 05 Jul 2008 11:40:48 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.2 By: Troy http://www.pfadvice.com/2007/02/15/amercian-express-black-the-ultimate-credit-card/#comment-354346 Troy Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:02:25 +0000 http://www.pfadvice.com/2007/02/15/amercian-express-black-the-ultimate-credit-card/#comment-354346 I find it humorous on how many people claim to have this card, especially since only 10,000 or so are known to exist. I used to work for Sharper Image and I have run across 2 customers with this card. One was from Australia, and the other from the United States. All I can say is the first time I felt that card, it was a feeling of power. Then swiping the card, very smooth swipe. I actually almost dropped the card the first time I held it because I didn't realize it was made out of titanium. I will never be able to afford to have that card, but I'm envious of those who do have them. As for the two gentlemen that held the card, both were classy and I helped carry their purchases to their cars. Both of them gave me a nice tip (who said rich people are all snobs) and surprisingly enough when they returned they always asked for me. I haven't had any problems with anyone using the black card, but then again they they highest they spent was 5K at Sharper Image. I find it humorous on how many people claim to have this card, especially since only 10,000 or so are known to exist.

I used to work for Sharper Image and I have run across 2 customers with this card. One was from Australia, and the other from the United States. All I can say is the first time I felt that card, it was a feeling of power. Then swiping the card, very smooth swipe. I actually almost dropped the card the first time I held it because I didn’t realize it was made out of titanium.

I will never be able to afford to have that card, but I’m envious of those who do have them. As for the two gentlemen that held the card, both were classy and I helped carry their purchases to their cars. Both of them gave me a nice tip (who said rich people are all snobs) and surprisingly enough when they returned they always asked for me.

I haven’t had any problems with anyone using the black card, but then again they they highest they spent was 5K at Sharper Image.

]]> By: Kim http://www.pfadvice.com/2007/02/15/amercian-express-black-the-ultimate-credit-card/#comment-346073 Kim Tue, 24 Jun 2008 06:12:15 +0000 http://www.pfadvice.com/2007/02/15/amercian-express-black-the-ultimate-credit-card/#comment-346073 My boyfriends has a well deserved black card, and yes it sometimes is hard to swipe through machinest it can be done. You don't need to have perfect credit, but very good credit is required and you can call American Express to request this card. What American Express asked for is that you do spend well over $100,000 per year on this card. The way to get it is not that hard (if you make the money). Simply request any AE card, use it and pay perfect on it for at least a year, then simply call AE up and request a black card. It ally is that easy. The fee for the crd at this time is $2500. As for the perks...they still come at a price as well. Hard to get items?? Expect to pay double if you use their service to purchase it. Example, we wanted a WII for a child during X-mas. These were hard to find at the time, so he called AE and that's it!! We got it overnight. The thing is he paid twice the price for it. This card is unlimited, but there are business cards out there that offer better more realistic perks. Half the time that we use it, cashiers simply take a closer look at it and just keep look at him. And by the way..people with real money, never carry cash. I know a few millionaires and they all have that same thing in common. My boyfriends has a well deserved black card, and yes it sometimes is hard to swipe through machinest it can be done. You don’t need to have perfect credit, but very good credit is required and you can call American Express to request this card. What American Express asked for is that you do spend well over $100,000 per year on this card. The way to get it is not that hard (if you make the money). Simply request any AE card, use it and pay perfect on it for at least a year, then simply call AE up and request a black card. It ally is that easy. The fee for the crd at this time is $2500. As for the perks…they still come at a price as well. Hard to get items?? Expect to pay double if you use their service to purchase it. Example, we wanted a WII for a child during X-mas. These were hard to find at the time, so he called AE and that’s it!! We got it overnight. The thing is he paid twice the price for it. This card is unlimited, but there are business cards out there that offer better more realistic perks. Half the time that we use it, cashiers simply take a closer look at it and just keep look at him. And by the way..people with real money, never carry cash. I know a few millionaires and they all have that same thing in common.

]]> By: john http://www.pfadvice.com/2007/02/15/amercian-express-black-the-ultimate-credit-card/#comment-334836 john Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:44:29 +0000 http://www.pfadvice.com/2007/02/15/amercian-express-black-the-ultimate-credit-card/#comment-334836 I found a black card one time and thought it was fake because it was metal. It was in the NY Knicks locker room, That's when I first knew about it. I got one too now. Good card but being an NBA player has much better perks. Later. I found a black card one time and thought it was fake because it was metal. It was in the NY Knicks locker room, That’s when I first knew about it. I got one too now. Good card but being an NBA player has much better perks. Later.

]]> By: Kelsey http://www.pfadvice.com/2007/02/15/amercian-express-black-the-ultimate-credit-card/#comment-327190 Kelsey Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:16:31 +0000 http://www.pfadvice.com/2007/02/15/amercian-express-black-the-ultimate-credit-card/#comment-327190 I work and own a golf store in the mountains of western North Carolina and surprisingly I see at least two Black cards a week. They actually do feel different from the regular plastic cards. Every person that I have helped with the black card has been very nice and down to earth. To comment on 97 most of the people who have these cards are older, established and have earned this card through hard work. I work and own a golf store in the mountains of western North Carolina and surprisingly I see at least two Black cards a week. They actually do feel different from the regular plastic cards.
Every person that I have helped with the black card has been very nice and down to earth. To comment on 97 most of the people who have these cards are older, established and have earned this card through hard work.

]]> By: bobthebuilder http://www.pfadvice.com/2007/02/15/amercian-express-black-the-ultimate-credit-card/#comment-316000 bobthebuilder Fri, 23 May 2008 18:10:58 +0000 http://www.pfadvice.com/2007/02/15/amercian-express-black-the-ultimate-credit-card/#comment-316000 such shame how people feel superior than others just becuase they have a nice piece of plastic in thier wallet! people who tihnk they just landed! what is the world coming to ! such shame how people feel superior than others just becuase they have a nice piece of plastic in thier wallet! people who tihnk they just landed! what is the world coming to !

]]> By: priya http://www.pfadvice.com/2007/02/15/amercian-express-black-the-ultimate-credit-card/#comment-306416 priya Mon, 12 May 2008 23:12:02 +0000 http://www.pfadvice.com/2007/02/15/amercian-express-black-the-ultimate-credit-card/#comment-306416 out of curiosity, and perhaps someone has already answered this, if it's thicker than a normal credit card how can it swipe in a machine? out of curiosity, and perhaps someone has already answered this, if it’s thicker than a normal credit card how can it swipe in a machine?

]]> By: Just me http://www.pfadvice.com/2007/02/15/amercian-express-black-the-ultimate-credit-card/#comment-273707 Just me Sun, 30 Mar 2008 02:56:33 +0000 http://www.pfadvice.com/2007/02/15/amercian-express-black-the-ultimate-credit-card/#comment-273707 I appreciate the fact that status is desirable in this day and age but I have to say if you are human and I know you all are there is always something in everyones life that is priceless and no matter what credit card you have or how much money you have money cant buy true happiness . what is that one thing that is priceless to you ??? Is it someone you no longer have in your life ?? Is it someone you have in your life right now ??? I know most people would answer yes and then my question to you . is the card that important or would you give it up for that thing in your life for what you find priceless. If you say no then you most certainly dont deserve the card or any money for that matter . We as a society need to realize that status, money , and satisfying ourselves is really selfish and takes away from the good we can do for others with or without money and ultimately I think we should be more concerned with defining success as the number of peoples lives we have improved and touched other than our own, rather than how much we have accomplished ,how much money we have or what credit card we carry . I appreciate the fact that status is desirable in this day and age but I have to say if you are human and I know you all are there is always something in everyones life that is priceless and no matter what credit card you have or how much money you have money cant buy true happiness . what is that one thing that is priceless to you ??? Is it someone you no longer have in your life ?? Is it someone you have in your life right now ??? I know most people would answer yes and then my question to you . is the card that important or would you give it up for that thing in your life for what you find priceless. If you say no then you most certainly dont deserve the card or any money for that matter . We as a society need to realize that status, money , and satisfying ourselves is really selfish and takes away from the good we can do for others with or without money and ultimately I think we should be more concerned with defining success as the number of peoples lives we have improved and touched other than our own, rather than how much we have accomplished ,how much money we have or what credit card we carry .

]]> By: richard iwanski http://www.pfadvice.com/2007/02/15/amercian-express-black-the-ultimate-credit-card/#comment-264505 richard iwanski Tue, 11 Mar 2008 10:44:52 +0000 http://www.pfadvice.com/2007/02/15/amercian-express-black-the-ultimate-credit-card/#comment-264505 one day she will be mine ... oh yes ! one day she will be mine … oh yes !

]]> By: Dan Shmelke http://www.pfadvice.com/2007/02/15/amercian-express-black-the-ultimate-credit-card/#comment-258885 Dan Shmelke Mon, 03 Mar 2008 10:27:55 +0000 http://www.pfadvice.com/2007/02/15/amercian-express-black-the-ultimate-credit-card/#comment-258885 To Comment 40 Their is no way that you take your daddy's centurion card and use when ever you want I have a Black card and my kids have tried to use it any well the first time they tried to use the police were called and put in custody until I showed up to bail them out. So easy way of fixing that problem i gave them there own...... To Comment 40 Their is no way that you take your daddy’s centurion card and use when ever you want I have a Black card and my kids have tried to use it any well the first time they tried to use the police were called and put in custody until I showed up to bail them out. So easy way of fixing that problem i gave them there own……

]]> By: RIGHT ON AMEX! http://www.pfadvice.com/2007/02/15/amercian-express-black-the-ultimate-credit-card/#comment-252654 RIGHT ON AMEX! Fri, 22 Feb 2008 18:44:37 +0000 http://www.pfadvice.com/2007/02/15/amercian-express-black-the-ultimate-credit-card/#comment-252654 10,000 Black Cards X $2,500 = $25,000,000 in card fees alone. Then there's the "float" and the card holders all pay. Wow! Big bucks - little risk. Congradulations AMEX. 10,000 Black Cards X $2,500 = $25,000,000 in card fees alone. Then there’s the “float” and the card holders all pay. Wow! Big bucks - little risk.

Congradulations AMEX.

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