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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Member since 1990- since I was in college.

Getting the Platinum card was great a few years ago, but it kinda has lost its luster. Getting too expensive to keep with the high membership fees and the $275 fee for each additional card.

We used the Amex card for everything- then when Costco didn't take it anymore, it really messed up our tracking! 
I'm finding more and more places not taking Amex- especially on my most recent international trip. 
Using only some of the perks.

We're thinking of just switching everything to Visa, perhaps getting a Chase Sapphire Reserve. 
Do I even need Amex for anything anymore?

TIA for your input! [/quote]

Best perks (IMO) for Amex Platinum:

1) Centurion Lounge access (and if you spend $75K+ in a year, for a guest as well)
2) Travel---Great rates on luxury hotels, with guaranteed 4pm checkout, possible early checkin, room upgrade if available, a $100-150 credit per stay and FREE breakfast ($75-90 credit typically).

Spouse has AmexPlatinum, I have Sapphire reserve.  I think AmexPlatinum is a better deal.  
You get enough perks (Airline credit of $200 I think, $15 off Uber monthly, TSAPre free every 5 years) that the cost is not that much
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+1.

I just got $200 off a three day stay at a luxury hotel. Between that and the Uber, airline credit, & $20 a month for Hulu, the card pays for itself. That’s before the 5x fees for airfare and hotel, and the “coupons” which are for good things I actually buy and easy to use. I also like the automatic status with hotels & car rentals & lounge access.

Agree that it would probably not be worth it if you don’t travel. [/quote]

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