Ha! You're not wrong. However, at the time the card worked well for me, I moved, and some of the credits are harder to use and they changed the entertainment credit. Plus my home airport doesn't have any Amex lounges, unfortunately, and a bunch of direct flights. So for me, it didn't make sense to keep any longer.
FYI - the enhanced Companion Certificate will work for Alaska, Hawaii, Mexico & the Caribbean , but I don't think you can use it on flights to S. America. Maybe Central America, but not S.
CJ looked amazing! lol. All jokes aside I love the way you broke it down for all of us! I totally understand why you would want to cancel the card. You have to constantly jump through hoops. It’s exhausting!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts Calby. Sorry to hear your experience has been bad man. I love Delta and I have the Delta Plat but I do like having the lounge diversity that the Amex Plat gives as I can see times where I may not be flying Delta. I enjoy your thought process brother!! Thank you man.
I have both, the Amex Delta Reserve Business and the Amex Delta Reserve consumer cards. These two cards are now in my top 5 best premium travel cards setup in my wallet. I just redeemed one of the companion certificate and saved $1,000. For a trip to SXM. And also used the $250 Stay credit for Royal Islander Resort. Cheers 🥂
Hilarious and creative video! 😂😂 genius man. I don’t see the Platinum as a keeper card for me and will get the Aspire if Amex takes me out of pop up jail.
Haha thanks Xavier, definitely was fun to make; so I'm glad you enjoyed it!! Darn pop up jail seems to be active again; felt like for a while not as many people were in pop up jail then all of a sudden jail 🥲
Soooo Loved this Video !! I recently got the DeLta Reserve for the exact same reasons presented by Calby. The Amex Platinum is just not feasible for me to Justify as EASiLY as it can be with the DeLta Reserve. i am elated with my new Fab looking card and DeLta PERKS !!!
Oh for sure, if the credits are easy to use for you; I would argue it's the best credit card in the market. When I first applied for the Platinum I was living in the city, but after moving out to the suburbs the credits are harder to use for me to use naturally so it doesn't make sense to keep it anymore. Haha yes! Sebby actually came out to Luke's Point and Miles' meet up in Vegas in 2023. Sebby is a cool guy but he is tallllll. At least 6 ft 2in maybe; I did not expect that haha.
Right! I had the same thing happen to me with Sirius XM then after one or two credits don't make sense anymore the whole card kind of breaks apart and alternatives may be better.
Interesting take on having the Delta Reserve replace the Platinum. I still however feel that the Amex Gold is one to cancel over the Platinum right now.
For sure, of course I know the Delta Reserve isn't for everyone but it might make sense in my situation, but that Amex Gold card on the other hand; there are way too many competing products now, like the Bilt card for dining or US Bank Reserve for everything honestly haha. I actually ended up cancelled my Amex Gold a week or so ago. Thanks Matt!
The reason why I didn't get the platinum, credits are every month. Too annoying to keep track of, I'd prefer a lump sum and just let me know what I still have left. Too many hoops to jump through. Also, I would just end up spending more because the credit isn't enough for the month.
My dumb self is holding amex plat and the skymiles reserve at the same time. I’m just currently getting enough value for it. But if I had to do one… man I really really appreciate the MQD stuff. Like you can basically count on being a silver medallion member off that card alone every year
Pretty much what Calby said.... is why I didn't get the Amex Platinum card. The $695 is too high of an annual fee for what they're offering. Also the whole "benefits" broken down monthly thing is just ass. Just make it a lump sum, and done.
Nah the consumer would actually benefit haha. Seriously though I've heard so many times (even other UA-camrs) miss out on using the credits by accident. Personally, when I was living in the big city I didn't think too much about the credits because they were easy to use but after moving out of the city I have to constantly remind myself to use it; plus Uber Eats up-charges a lot out here (Like $5 to $10s).
If you travel or plan to travel and travel often there is no travel card on the market that competes with the Amex Platinum. After all it's a travel credit card and everything else spend is 1x, clearly folks that don't travel have no business getting a $695 1x rewards credit card. The travel value that the Amex Platinum holds is huge, the status and lounge access, travel and product insurance and warranties easily outweigh the AF. Know what you're applying for there is no sense complaining about a credit card that doesn't fit your intended spend.
Darn you found us out! 🤣 Seriously though it was kind of a coincidence a bunch of videos came out about Amex, haha. However for sure, just because it may not make sense for me doesn't mean it's the same for you. Thanks LoneWolfe!!
You know what, that’s a good catch! I intended to use different mics but then they failed so I used the audio from my iPhone. I tried to clean it up the best that I can but of course you’re not gonna get amazing audio from a phone’s mic.
I have 4 amex platinums (annual fee’s waived) and i can assure u the platinum is not worth $695. Great card but the fee is ridiculous. Its literally just a show off luxury card thats pretty easy to get approved for these days.
@@CleverIV if your asking how i get away with the annual fee’s, its cuz im active duty military. Amex, chase, citi, us bank and bank of america waive the fee’s for us
Check Out Anthony's Thoughts on the Platinum Here: ua-cam.com/video/AKNfNozlMuU/v-deo.htmlsi=VXnEdfVk9VCFkG0c
It’s funny how Amex is great until the annual fees hit and folks realize they are not the target customer for their cards…
Ha! You're not wrong. However, at the time the card worked well for me, I moved, and some of the credits are harder to use and they changed the entertainment credit. Plus my home airport doesn't have any Amex lounges, unfortunately, and a bunch of direct flights. So for me, it didn't make sense to keep any longer.
😂😂😂😂 all of my cameo appearances. Too funny!
Some say CJ is still drinking to this day...💦
FYI - the enhanced Companion Certificate will work for Alaska, Hawaii, Mexico & the Caribbean , but I don't think you can use it on flights to S. America. Maybe Central America, but not S.
Ohhhh you're absolutely correct. Thanks Fridge56Vet!
Dude that was a really cool video style.!!!
Thanks Luke! Definitely had fun with it, haha
Woah! I only watched 10 seconds and had to restart. Love the intro format 😃😃🤔
CJ looked amazing! lol. All jokes aside I love the way you broke it down for all of us! I totally understand why you would want to cancel the card. You have to constantly jump through hoops. It’s exhausting!
Loved this style of video and the music!
Thanks Eric my dude! When you coming back to UA-cam?! No rush, but we miss ya!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts Calby. Sorry to hear your experience has been bad man. I love Delta and I have the Delta Plat but I do like having the lounge diversity that the Amex Plat gives as I can see times where I may not be flying Delta. I enjoy your thought process brother!! Thank you man.
Cool video, collaboration and information Calby! Thanks for the info!🫵
I have both, the Amex Delta Reserve Business and the Amex Delta Reserve consumer cards. These two cards are now in my top 5 best premium travel cards setup in my wallet. I just redeemed one of the companion certificate and saved $1,000. For a trip to SXM. And also used the $250 Stay credit for Royal Islander Resort. Cheers 🥂
This interview was so so cool!👍🏾 I agree with Calby on the Platinum, a card I luved, until I realized it gave me a 2nd job - credit tracking😎
Thanks for this documentary Calby! It swayed me away from the AMEX Platinum. I was on the fence about it.
Hilarious and creative video! 😂😂 genius man. I don’t see the Platinum as a keeper card for me and will get the Aspire if Amex takes me out of pop up jail.
Haha thanks Xavier, definitely was fun to make; so I'm glad you enjoyed it!! Darn pop up jail seems to be active again; felt like for a while not as many people were in pop up jail then all of a sudden jail 🥲
After his video where he left the card on the desk in the background, who doesn't have Anthony Venture's social security number?
Soooo Loved this Video !! I recently got the DeLta Reserve for the exact same reasons presented by Calby. The Amex Platinum is just not feasible for me to Justify as EASiLY as it can be with the DeLta Reserve. i am elated with my new Fab looking card and DeLta PERKS !!!
Love this format!
I come out even with AMEX Platinum after the credits I use so I keep it. I see Ask Sebby @ 7:29 !
Oh for sure, if the credits are easy to use for you; I would argue it's the best credit card in the market. When I first applied for the Platinum I was living in the city, but after moving out to the suburbs the credits are harder to use for me to use naturally so it doesn't make sense to keep it anymore.
Haha yes! Sebby actually came out to Luke's Point and Miles' meet up in Vegas in 2023. Sebby is a cool guy but he is tallllll. At least 6 ft 2in maybe; I did not expect that haha.
I got it for the 150K, Audible and Uber. Once they cut Audible, it made me think again. Not worth another increase.
Right! I had the same thing happen to me with Sirius XM then after one or two credits don't make sense anymore the whole card kind of breaks apart and alternatives may be better.
@@CalbyNg yes! Between the convulted credits, few point multipliers and annual fee increases. I agree.
Interesting take on having the Delta Reserve replace the Platinum. I still however feel that the Amex Gold is one to cancel over the Platinum right now.
For sure, of course I know the Delta Reserve isn't for everyone but it might make sense in my situation, but that Amex Gold card on the other hand; there are way too many competing products now, like the Bilt card for dining or US Bank Reserve for everything honestly haha. I actually ended up cancelled my Amex Gold a week or so ago. Thanks Matt!
Thank you for sharing the truth in this interview. I’m sure it wasn’t easy given how emotional this topic can be lol
Calby with the dramatic interview conducted by Staten Island Oprah 😂 Get the Delta Reserve with Anthony's personal info 🤣
😂😂😂
The reason why I didn't get the platinum, credits are every month. Too annoying to keep track of, I'd prefer a lump sum and just let me know what I still have left. Too many hoops to jump through. Also, I would just end up spending more because the credit isn't enough for the month.
My dumb self is holding amex plat and the skymiles reserve at the same time. I’m just currently getting enough value for it. But if I had to do one… man I really really appreciate the MQD stuff. Like you can basically count on being a silver medallion member off that card alone every year
Is that an Amex rep behind the camera? 🤨
For a second I thought it was Patrick Bateman 😬
If the refresh (benefits/credits) of the Gold do not convince me, will be canceling it, right now is not my priority 🤷♂️
Pretty much what Calby said.... is why I didn't get the Amex Platinum card. The $695 is too high of an annual fee for what they're offering. Also the whole "benefits" broken down monthly thing is just ass. Just make it a lump sum, and done.
Nah the consumer would actually benefit haha. Seriously though I've heard so many times (even other UA-camrs) miss out on using the credits by accident. Personally, when I was living in the big city I didn't think too much about the credits because they were easy to use but after moving out of the city I have to constantly remind myself to use it; plus Uber Eats up-charges a lot out here (Like $5 to $10s).
If you travel or plan to travel and travel often there is no travel card on the market that competes with the Amex Platinum. After all it's a travel credit card and everything else spend is 1x, clearly folks that don't travel have no business getting a $695 1x rewards credit card. The travel value that the Amex Platinum holds is huge, the status and lounge access, travel and product insurance and warranties easily outweigh the AF. Know what you're applying for there is no sense complaining about a credit card that doesn't fit your intended spend.
Damn. I just applied for the Amex platinum. 😭😭
so? If you think you can benefits from the Plat then good, I don't see why his opinion make you regret your Amex Plat application.
I don’t care what anyone say, I’m team AMEX all the way..All the Platinum hate is to get people to cancel so there’s less people in the lounges..😂😂😊😊
Darn you found us out! 🤣 Seriously though it was kind of a coincidence a bunch of videos came out about Amex, haha. However for sure, just because it may not make sense for me doesn't mean it's the same for you. Thanks LoneWolfe!!
@@CalbyNg you’re still A+ in my book sir..
This is a sad day for platinum holders dam I feel your pain 😢the violin 🎻
thanks for sharing your informative "Why We’re Thinking About Quitting the Amex Platinum"
appreciate you sharing this great information
LIKE 19
Team No Plat is what I’m hearing 😅
Reserve is definitely becoming a card that is tough for me give up! The white card is freshhhhhh
Great video
These coordinated attacks on the Plattie are getting too much 😂
I mean really, Amex is getting the heat on Memorial Day 😂😂😂
Gotta go, or at least be better, haha
@@AnthonyVenture On their 40th anniversary too! Haha
W format
couldn't watch sound quality was so bad, please don't use those mics again
You know what, that’s a good catch! I intended to use different mics but then they failed so I used the audio from my iPhone. I tried to clean it up the best that I can but of course you’re not gonna get amazing audio from a phone’s mic.
Cool way to do the video
Glad you liked it! Definitely was fun to film; I might change it up every once in a while
I have 4 amex platinums
(annual fee’s waived)
and i can assure u the platinum is not worth $695.
Great card but the fee is ridiculous.
Its literally just a show off luxury card thats pretty easy to get approved for these days.
May I ask, how to way? GF Ameriprise?
@@CleverIV if your asking how i get away with the annual fee’s, its cuz im active duty military. Amex, chase, citi, us bank and bank of america waive the fee’s for us
(We??)
So funny 😂
First!!
🥇 Here you go CJ 🥹
These jokers again....😂
What can we say? But you're welcome!! 😂