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MsSissy
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AMEX question
Right now I have the green card. I have been receiving emails to upgrade to the Gold.
Before I do this, I'm wondering if the upgrade is worth it.
Gold card holders think? Worth it or not.
And what are some of the perks you get with it.
TIA.
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BabyBoy
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Re: AMEX question
i went up to gold card for a short time since it was free. I wasn't worth it for me...downgraded back to my green card and to be honest..i'm done with the green card cause i have the free True Earnings card from Amex/Costco which earns rewards
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| Posted 5/6/08 7:12 AM |
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Re: AMEX question
If I remember correctly-the gold card was $325 a year just to have it! I now have the Amex Blue and love it.
ETA: this was years ago. I am pretty sure it was that high. 
Message edited 5/6/2008 11:34:18 AM.
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| Posted 5/6/08 8:15 AM |
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MsSissy
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Re: AMEX question
Posted by BabyBoy
i went up to gold card for a short time since it was free. I wasn't worth it for me...downgraded back to my green card and to be honest..i'm done with the green card cause i have the free True Earnings card from Amex/Costco which earns rewards
What are the perks with this card? Is this the same as the green card as far as having to pay it off each month?
Posted by Mrs. Patticakes
If I remember correctly-the gold card was $325 a year just to have it! I now have the Amex Blue and love it.
REALLY! I guess they're offering me a discount of $135 for the year. If it's $325 I would never consider it.
Thank you both for your replies.
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| Posted 5/6/08 8:24 AM |
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Lisa
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Re: AMEX question
I have the Blue one also....no yearly fee and I keep getting letters to upgrade to the Platimun card....at $450 a year!!! 
thanks but no thanks!!
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| Posted 5/6/08 8:31 AM |
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chikita315
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Re: AMEX question
The gold card is only $90 for the first card $45 for each additional card.
I never had the green card, but I LOVE my gold card.
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Blu-ize
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Re: AMEX question
I have the gold card and frankly I have never used any of its benefits. I could have stayed with the green card. I won't switch back because I know the minute I do I will regret it for something.
I also have the Blue Card that I used for 0% promotional offer.
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headoverheels
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Re: AMEX question
i don't know anything about any fees, but my mother has the gold card and she uses it for EVERYTHING - my sister has flow in from california on her points more times than i can count.
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| Posted 5/6/08 9:16 AM |
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MST9106
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Re: AMEX question
Posted by chikita315
The gold card is only $90 for the first card $45 for each additional card.
I never had the green card, but I LOVE my gold card.
Thats what we have and we have the above yearly charges.
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| Posted 5/6/08 9:26 AM |
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Lillykat
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Re: AMEX question
I didn't want to pay a fee - so I got the Amex/Costco card - it gives you - 3% back on gas, and eating out at restaurants/take out, 2% back on all travel and travel type things (LIRR tickets, car service, car rentals etc), and 1% back on everything else.
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| Posted 5/6/08 9:35 AM |
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randella
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Re: AMEX question
I have two Amex cards-- a One card and a Platinum card.
I use the One for every day purchases-- 1% of all purchases is put into a high yield savings account.
I like the Platinum card to accrue membership rewards points-- and there are a lot of travel benefits which I take advantage of-- such as access to airline clubs, domestic companion tickets, and the hotel upgrades.
To upgrade to a gold-- I would look at the side by side comparisions of the benefits and see what makes sense for you.
As a Gold cardmember, I believe you get access to some of the travel benefits that Platinum has. Also, Gold card has a lot of events/benefits that Green does not have, such as event tickets, etc.
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justthe4ofus
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Re: AMEX question
I gave up on the green and switched to blue. It works better for us.
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Babe49
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Re: AMEX question
Posted by Mrs. Patticakes
If I remember correctly-the gold card was $325 a year just to have it! I now have the Amex Blue and love it.
ETA: this was years ago. I am pretty sure it was that high.
DH and I have AMex Blue also, and we love it.
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ggt08
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Re: AMEX question
I have the gold card- pay a fee but its no where near $325. Thats more along the lines of the platinum. I build up points and exchange them in for travel perks.. Its alright. A friend of mine just tole me about the AMEX/Costco card... I might apply for that.
I also have the Blue for the 0%... I transferred my balances onto that
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| Posted 5/6/08 5:14 PM |
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BabyBoy
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Re: AMEX question
Posted by Mssissy
What are the perks with this card? Is this the same as the green card as far as having to pay it off each month?
Free membership (for credit card)
Acts as a costco card at the same time (you still pay your costco fees)
earn 3% on dining
earn 2% on costco purchases
earn 1% on everything else
end of the year, they send you a check which i took to costco and purchases stuff..if you don't spend it all, you get cash back.
I'm also executive member at costco so i get 1% back from costco...
Amex TE is a revoling credit account unlike Green/Gold where you "pay it off in full"
Gold comes with rewards which you can get on green at a fee. Remember, each card you give a family member cost money but the gold is expensive.
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