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@@SledgeIncTeamI can see that Sledge! Truthfully I really think I should just pay someone $250 for an AU Platinum and get everything I want for cheaper 😂😂😂 And agreed Shawn! How will I be able to take the air out of my tire without it?? Thank you as well Exprecd!
I know for the name alone I’m really missing out 😂😂😂 I think I’m leaning like 90% but have to make sure my assumptions with Mastercard are correct first, but if so, yes I think I will dump in September. Thanks Barron for being here man!
Since Amex raised the AF to $695 and made some changes to the perks, I feel like they don’t want regular people like most of us to hold on to the platinum card, obviously its perks are not easy to use thats because this card meant to be swiped by frequent travelers (domestic or abroad) and people who normally stay in those high-end hotels and resorts even before they applied for the card. If you feel it difficult to use guess it’s just not for you as simple as that.
I think you make some good points for sure! Yeah I can really see it more and more as I’m taking the time and re-thinking everything. I just like that I’m possibly able to get the main perks for free with Mastercard etc, hopefully it all works out. I think you’re right though, thank you again for the insights APRNVJ!
Nah that’s just something people think is cool to say haha, I loved it since the start of my videos, only 1 month ago have I changed my stance on it since finding Mastercard. And it’s ok to change your mind on things, everybody makes mistakes or finds something better I think. Thanks Silent Avenger and Too Easy for being here!
@@AnthonyVenture In my personal experience. Every card with an annual fee is great when you renew or just paid the annual fee. But as the next renewal date comes up, one starts to nitpick the card more.
@@silentavenger24Yes that perception is a very good point absolutely! I will say it’s been harder personally since moving away from my home state, changing jobs etc, have had to cut back on a ton of expenses. I kind of view the platinum as a month of rent now and I’d be lying if I didn’t hurt right now haha.
If you're flying business and/or first, you don't even NEED lounges (Also, you can buy Lounge memberships for about the price of the AmEx Platinum)...that being said, I doubt you give up the CS Plat for a few reasons: 1) you may not like the Mastercard properties 2) You can still cash out better on that card than any other card on the market 3) Your points can't become cash with the VX, and that doesn't seem like something you want to deal with. I could also see you staying in AmEx and getting a Delta Reserve...but then you'd have to buy Priority Pass to get those international lounges. Kinda depends where y'all are flying. Plus, what happens if Platinum comes up with a new gold-finished Platinum in a classic gold colorway?
💯 on point. The inability to cash out points earned on the Venture X at 1 cent per point makes the WF Active Cash and Citi Double Cash more attractive for daily non-category spend. It’s all about being able to choose between cash back at 1 cent per point or transferring to partners.
This is very interesting and very helpful Matt, thank you for laying this out! Yes very true, have been thinking about business/first class to get access to the lounges anyway, very good point. So for 1, yes I agree, that’s why I really need to test them first to verify. Calby just did one and he had a good time. 2. Cash out is good, but I am running out a bit and need some for transfer partners for travel in the future, only need the gold for that. 3. Yeah very true and that sucks. No way around that. Would have to fall back on Chase. Delta Reserve could be cool but even more niche and maybe harder to use, not too sure. And the most important part is the last part about a new color, that’s the best thing to keep me around 😂 So yeah I agree with you on these points, and I have done so, just have to test and try things out until September at least before I decide, I guess we’ll see. But thanks again for the insight Matt! And thanks Vincent for being here!
I’ll tell you what someone I know at Amex told me. If you aren’t traveling at least two times per month, then the Amex Platinum is not the right card for you. How important is airport lounge access if you only travel once or twice per year? Are two visits worth $700? Concierge service, although it has its perks, it really seems to target that busy professional or CEO who doesn’t have the time to make their own arrangements…idk, I think the Platinum is really for a niche demographic which is why the annual fee is so high. If you don’t fit within that demographic, cancel it and move on to something cheaper and better 😃.
Yes I think you and your friend are right, and I’ve gotten great value out of my lounge access but probably only for 1/3 the fee, so please someone let me pay for an AU 😂 But seriously yeah I agree, I’m like 90% now going to cancel in September, but we’ll see, maybe I find out Mastercard sucks etc. Thanks again CJ man!!
Your points are valid my man. I have the Business Platinum and only got it for the 250,000 SUB. The practical usage of the card is simply not there, and the credits require more gymnastics to effectively use than is necessary.
Thank you Chatan for hearing me out, some folks were a little upset haha. Yeah I think you’re right, and if I can get it all (almost) but for cheaper, I’d be crazy to ignore that but we’ll see. I appreciate you Mr. Chatan for being here man as always!
I can see that, I know a lot of folks are able to take advantage of that. I just never buy anything really, so rare to find something there I use. Oddly enough Chase offers have a bit more that I use like Petsmart and Food Lion haha. But I’m with you, can be powerful! Thanks Hiking Trails for being here man!
Great video Anthony. It looks like you have given this serious thought and have been very thorough. You still have 2 months to decide on which direction to go, so that’s good.
For sure the last 30 days I’ve thought more and more about this and I think I’ve considered a good amount I hope. For sure, a couple of months so I’m just thinking of all outcomes. Signs lead to cancel and at the very worst, pay $200 for an AU on my friends platinum if they let me 😂 Otherwise, some other things maybe. Thanks Artist for being here and hearing me out, it does mean a lot!
Jacob has the Platinum & he and his wife definitely use the Centurion Lounge when in the US (per the videos on their travel channel), but as he said in his interview on your channel, PP lounges are generally much better overseas (he’s an AU on his wife’s VX as well). You definitely give a lot of good reasons on why you might downgrade from the Plat to the VX; just make sure you can actually get the VX w/C1’s weird approval trends 🙂.
We use the Centurion Lounges often, but I've been thinking a lot about how expensive the Platinum card is. Venture X seems like a better deal for most people
Yes I was corrected by him, I totally forgot he did as well. But yes I was hoping the PP can cover me (huh) overseas as I’m really striving for it next year and beyond etc. Yeahhh very true, I’m likely to get denied I think haha. I guess we’ll see what happens and what makes sense etc. Thanks for the info + advice Qcman! And thanks Shawn for that as well! And Jacob for that too, good to know!
Here's the truth. Nobody needs an airport lounge. If most people were rational about their analysis, they'd probably find that they're better off just buying all the food they want at an airport restaurant. I have a centurion lounge at my local airport and I have gone on probably a dozen flights in the past 6 months and it's just not worth it to me. Now when I can qualify for the $200 Schwab statement credit it might tip the scales, but even then, it's just not great. Even with a $495 AF, I would use the airline credit (PITA), FHR, and some of the Uber credit. It's just objectively not a great card. And don't even get me started on the gold.
Yes I think you’re right, I think more so than the price of the food people value the ability to be in these lounges away from everything else I’m assuming, which is harder to put a dollar amount to. I think you’re right with the price of airport food etc. Oh damn, you’re throwing in $1mm in assets with Schwab, killing it I see haha! Yeah I hear that and I’m kind of coming closer to that fact over time, I might end up with both cancelled this time next year but we’ll see. Thank you for the thoughts Michael!
Was debating the same thing. My last trip had a stopover in Vegas and decided to use the Centurion lounge. Took over an hour to get in. Went into Chase lounge and was completely full although had access through my friend as a guest. Not worth paying that much for the card. Will still keep the hilton card around for the status. Lounges at the closest airport are accessible by priority pass anyways. A little further to Seattle where Alaska is becoming a better option for me anyways!
Damn an hour?!? That’s crazy, I went to that one too. Cool you got in to the Sapphire though! Yep Hilton status is great! That’s good you have some PP lounges at your home airport, that’s huge, I actually do now as well funnily enough. Thank you for your thoughts J Toews and for being here!
I did actually ask for one preemptively haha, they offered 15k on $3k spend. Needless to say I rejected that 😂 I don’t think that was worth it, years ago I got like 40k for $4k spend. Much better. So retention wouldn’t really keep me at that level unfortunately, I guess we’ll see. I’m just excited to try out new things too. Thanks Marx Vs Bakunin!
Very thoughtful discussion Anthony, yeah seems like the Amex Platinum is quite replaceable with other (cheaper) cards based on how you get value from it. Big fan of the Venture X myself so definitely a good idea if you gave it a go. And hey even if you don't end up finding strong organic value from it, paying $395 for a $300 travel credit and a sweet sign up bonus isn't the worst.
Yeahhh man that’s how I feel! Of course if MC hotels don’t work out, I’ll scrap the whole idea but so far Calby tried one and it was good. I want to try for myself but always could be wrong. But if all checks out, I agree, VX can replace it very easily I think for my future plans. Thanks Monty for being here man!
The Venture X is a great card for the right people. Ive been to lounges 15+times this year. That wouldnt work with the Venture X in my situation. I couldn't even get in the Cap1 lounge the one chance that i had due to overcrowding. For you it may work though
Oh damn haha, I think I’ve been to 3-4 in the last 12 months 😂. Oh damn, well luckily I really wanted to test PP lounges by what these folks say about them abroad, but who knows. Bro I literally think I’m going to pay someone $250 for their Platinum AU and call it a day if they’ll let me 😂😂😂 Thanks Sledge man, I appreciate the advice, it means a lot to me!
Honestly. I am at the same place got Amex Platnium too early. Its been 3 years and I don't use anything. Walmart + and Disney is the only thing I have to worry about if I cancel the Amex. I am thinking everything Chase. I can use chase points on basically everything so it seems more productive for now.
Yeah we are pretty similar, just using Chase points for everything with the ink cards now haha. Oh yeah so you’re for sure someone who would cancel them ha. Yeah if MC hotels check out, I’ll like 99% cancel the platinum come September, but I’m always open to being wrong. Thanks Muhammad for your thoughts man!
Love my Venture X and I’ll be pairing it with the Ritz Carlton so I’ll have plenty of lounge benefits and both cards annual fees are covered with 2 credits each. I still don’t have the platinum lol but I might soon for the SUB then cancel after a year
Yes I know you love your VX haha, now you are starting to see me come around, unreal 😂 Yes for sure a good paring and you’ll be covered in a lot of situations for sure! For sure the welcome offer is powerful! Thanks Cody for being here man!!
doesn't matter how much you travel, only matters how many times you travel through an airport with a Centurion Lounge. However many times it takes to make that annual fee feel ok. It's that simple. The card is just a self-inflicted PITA otherwise.
Yes that is a very very good point, and kind of why I was thinking PP for abroad travel, I think it makes sense, but I could be wrong. Thanks Bagel for being here!
You know you at least said this in the best way possible 😂 and I think you’re right! Already paid the AF so will hold until September when the fee hits again since they don’t prorate sadly. But thank you Jun for giving me the cajones haha!
Went to like I think 4-5 the last 12 months I’d say, probably will another maybe 1-3 by the end of the year? So not horrible, but I know for sure I don’t travel enough at the current level to hit a lot of lounges, but was hoping to ramp that up this year, but if all abroad, maybe only need PP? Not sure. Thanks Adiscrete for being here!
Hello Anthony, as always this was a amazing video. I Really enjoyed it. My opinion is that you mentioned the price of the platnum & you can certainly get most of the benefits of the platnuim without the actual fee. Also its important to know if you will be more interested in international flights and stays in the future because that is where venture x truly shines...... Venture x demostically is not as powerful as platnuim for lounge access but i live in the texas area and i have never been turned away due to overcrowding in a c1 lounge (at most sometimes small delay) If you are looking to be more international priority lounge spanks a lot of the centurion lounge (jacob was not lying) We use these cards for travel so they aren't cash back cards. I see a lot people switching and saying for you to use your platinum to cash out 1 to 1 but 99% of the time we aren't using these cards for cash back we use them for travel. You are honestly only down to demostic lounge access with the platinum so you have to think if its worth it. Again great vid.
Hey thank you so much for your time and experience here Lewis! I guess if I actually can have a great experience with MC luxury hotels, that’ll be a big nail in the coffin. I just really need to book one sooner honestly if I can than September ha. Good to know Jacob wasn’t lying, I really appreciate you mentioning the VX for these use cases! And yes agreed, thanks for hearing me out man, it really means a lot Lewis!
Nice video and personal perspective / thought process on Amex platinum. I’m with you on enjoying high class hotel. I know you’re considering Venture X as an alternative, but with C1 clawing back PP restaurant access, do you see yourself going to more Capital One lounges and giving up access to lounge network including PP with Amex platinum? Are you shifting more to co-branded hotel cards for status versus keeping the Amex platinum? Maybe consider CSR or Ritz card for PP lounge access versus 🗑️ C1? Food for thought…
Hey man thank you Juan for hearing me out! Hell yeah, high class hotel high rollers baby! I would say that is a good point on PP retardants etc. Good point, not sure, never did it before so unaware of the value yet. I don’t think I’ll need too much status with the way I’ll be booking going forward, but if so I’ll just get the Surpass maybe but we’ll see. Ritz can make sense for PP access honestly. If I’m being really honest, I might just pay someone $200 for their Platinum AU and then I’m good to go for 60% off 😂 Only if my friend will let me, we’ll see. If so, that’s an easy move! Thank you Juan man for hearing me out and for you advice, I have some more things to think about as well!
My set up for travel is simplified. Hilton and Southwest. The only downside is they recently eliminated Priority Pass access from the Hilton cards. But other than that, the spending categories, the benefits, unrestricted points redemptions, travel and purchase insurances, flight and hotel selection, hotel and flight upgrade abilities, etc are all there and significantly reduce my travel expenses and risks
Yeah the PP being taken away from Hilton cards sucks. That makes a lot of sense to focus on those 2 chains if they meet all travel needs and you already favor them etc. Not bad at all Forgotten, thanks for being here!
Here's another way to think about it. When I moved back to my hometown I joined a really nice gym. Nice wooden lockers with a sauna, etc. But after a while I ended up switching to a new public Gym. What I really like about a nice public gym is I get to see more of the whole community there. That's the same way I feel about travel. I want to be able to meet unique people. And give them a chance to meet me! That's an important part of the travel experience. It's very important because it expands my understanding of others and makes me a better person. I've gone through some fast lines at airports. But I've had the most valuable experiences waiting in the long lines for international flights on big Airbus planes. Just one example was a family traveling back to Nepal. Three generations. A year or two later I sat next to a young mother returning to Nepal who had gone to college in my hometown. I wouldn't have met and got to know any of these people if I had taken the elite lines and only been in business class.
Great points! The natives & locals is where you experience the true essence of the country or state your are visiting. I can see why some people prefer airbnb Instead of bougie hotels
That’s a very interesting perspective Fog! Most people want to stay away from the peasants like us, but embracing them/us can lead to some amazing life experiences! Very good point and one I will take to heart Fog man! Thanks Neno as well for being here, all good thoughts all around!
Yeah my wife has the Venture X and I have the Platinum. I think $695 is crazy expensive even though we go to a ton of Centurion Lounges every year. I want to ditch the card but not sure what I'll do yet
Something to think about for sure! Hey let me pay you $250 for an AU the I’ll cancel mine 😂😂😂 But yeah, I guess we’ll see what happens. Thanks Jacob and What’s The Points for being here!
I live in GVL also. Walked into GSP last thursday and saw the a priority pass sign now. Asked the lady at the front desk and she said it’s a permanent change. I will say lounge was the busiest i’ve seen it in over a year though unfortunately
How serendipitous right?! Haha, man that is what I was worried about though, how busy it was 😬😬😬 Maybe one day we’ll cross paths at that escape lounge though ha. Thanks again Caleb!
That’s awesome Johnny!! I’ve sadly only been like 3-4 times the last 4 years haha, all my fault of course. Was hoping to ramp it up next year but if abroad is the goal, I think PP may work but we’ll see. Thanks Johnny and Shawn!!
@@AnthonyVenture for me Priority Pass is a "there are no other lounges to go to" type of lounge. Food is a lot lower in quality, coffee is always generic coffee and drinks are so so. I have gone to 2 priority pass lounges in the last 3 years
@@johnny_maAhh I see. And I do agree it has that perception, but now I’m starting to question everything haha. Since like as a funny example, Mastercard to be seems like low low budget and a waste. But after digging in, it’s pretty good! So I’m probably wrong, but just going as I experience things I guess.
Absolutely felt that when I went to the Centurion and Delta lounges not that long ago, very cool feeling for sure, I want lounges but just for cheaper 😢😂 Thanks Swinging For The Fences!!
Yep, I guess overtime we are all found hypocrites haha. I love it a lot, had some great experiences! I guess just learning about Mastercard and how it can do 2/3 of everything I care about with the Platinum for $0, it changed my mind and I’m rethinking it completely now. So we’ll see what happens, I hope MC pulls through though. Thanks Ravidduiz for being here!
I think like 2-3x in the last 12 months? I think partly is of course it’s expensive, but with Mastercard I’ve found there are sub $200 hotels with the $100 credit which means I can book them much more often, and just cash points out at 1cpp to pay for it. So I kind of gets me excited to stay in these types way more often, of course pending they give me the same experience 😬 I hope they pull through! Thanks Evidence Based Lifestyle for being here man!
Hey men good video I hope you’re doing well . A Couple months ago I told you that I will ask for a retention offer to my CSP and you told me that let you know about they answer , well they do not offer that but at least I tried 😂. I don’t have the platinum yet but in my opinion can be better if they increase credit to hotel collections and airlines and remove all that stupid credit of Uber, Walmart, sacks, and entertainment I can’t understand why a credit card design to travel offers all that credit that in my opinion don’t help for travel. I have venture X and is great card so far and is very easy get the credits. I will get the platinum just for the bonus and after that a downgrade to green and that way I will have clear credit every year. 😂
Hey Christian, thanks for that and likewise to you my friend! Yes I remember that! They don’t ok good to know 😂😂😂, sorry to hear. Oh I’m absolutely with you on that Christian! If they added just more hotel credits and got rid of everything else, we’d be good. Thanks Christian for the update and for being here!
Is it actually? I might have heard that, see I didn’t consider since I’ve never used that before, not sure how powerful it not powerful it is. Is it something I should check out you think? Thanks Get Suga man for being here!
Simplicity can be a quiet luxury. My goal was to get the Gold card, but if they add a useless credit (a lot of folks are saying Resy) then I might shift to the Delta Gold. Cheaper AF and 2/3rds of it is covered by a travel credit. 🔺️ 💳
Yes I believe that for sure Scarling! And oh hell yeah, Delta Gold is a great card! Especially with the waived annual fee first year! And if you have the business version, that Delta stays credit covers the entire annual fee too! $150 on the business version. Thanks for being here Scarling!
My thing about the platinum ( I don’t have it and don’t intend to get it) Lounge access pointless to me I do see the point in paying for something like that just to sit there for an hour then run to my gate on the other end of the airport Multipler are imo pretty useless can find a better alternative for much cheaper and unless you get another card cash out value is useless
Yeah I hear you, I did really enjoy my lounge access when I tried it out so I think I do still love it, just don’t want to pay the $700 just for it alone. Would pay someone for their $200 AU though 😂 Thanks Robert, I hear you for sure, might not make sense for you.
I think... each year ... have just one gold status hotel group, and really explore it well for 1 or 2 years. Then downgrade that and go gold with a different group. Enjoy being creative. I bet every 2nd or 3rd year the other groups will contact you with offers.
@@AnthonyVenture I was really surprised to see how many reasonably priced and high-quality Hyatts there are in the Baltimore-D.C.-Annapolis & Eastern Shore area! Looks like I'll be focusing on Hyatt! I do have Sapphire Reserve and BILT.
@@fogrunr5075 Oh absolutely, those higher end city areas have the most concentration of Hyatts really. They are less so often I beach cities etc at times I’ve noticed.
If it doesn’t make sense do what’s best for your wallet, luckily there is always downgrade paths go back to the Amex Green until the elite itch comes back ha!
Yo you’re right about downgrading to the Amex Green Traditional until the time is right 😂 Something to think about hmmmm. Good point Shawn! You got me thinking about something. 🤔🤔🤔
It’s true, has the Centurion and Delta. Just don’t know if I want to foot the $650 either haha. Still a bit harder to use credits too 😬 But I agree, can be powerful. Thanks Warren and NPham!!
Yes as Evidence said, I have the gold so I’m good. And yes from reading online, you can transfer your BBP points to airline partners as well, just need a card that earns MR points is all and you’re good to go. Thanks Psycho, Evidence and Vincent!
I think it can be good, depends on you for sure, I talked about why I took a retention offer and kept it for another year. But less and less valuable over time I’d say personally, but everyone is different! Thanks WestUsa!
I’m just going to make a video about what’s interesting to me at the time, anything else is just inauthentic and a bit rude of you to suggest Kane. Didn’t think you were like that man.
The downside to AMEX centurion lounges is that they only admit one person unless you get an authorized user. You would have to pay cash to get your wife in. Seems like the nail is in the coffin for the platinum. I still like the platinum and get alot of use with the credits, so I am keeping it. Good analysis in your video.
Yeahh that too, I’ve foot the bill of $100 total for my wife for a Sky Club and Centurion access on our last trip, not cheap at all! Haha. Could have gotten an AU but then would be $100 extra ha. I think so, we’ll see if MC pulls through, if not, then I’ll keep it. If it’s amazing, I’ll just get rid of the platinum so long as I get my replacement for PP I think. We’ll see. Thanks Hoopie Bird for your thoughts and for being here!
@@AnthonyVenture I did sign up for the Master card travel and Lifestyle Services. Thanks for the tip. I have a few trips for the fall to plan and will try it out.
@@hoopiebirdThat’s awesome! Mastercard should be paying me 😂 But no that’s great, let me know how they do for you, the data points are all helpful for sure!
I might be haha, I guess we’ll see how well Mastercard pulls through + priority pass etc. I could be wrong, just sharing my thoughts. Thanks John man for being here!
American Express is done for!! If the one and only Anthony Venture cancels his Amex platinum the whole community better cancel theirs too! Anthony Venture l 🏆 > Amex 🤮
Haha if only I were that powerful! I’m just sharing my thoughts as I experience them, if Mastercard doesn’t pull through, I’ll probably keep it, but if they are great and I get some PP lounge access, yeah I’ll just cancel it for sure. Thanks Mike man for being here and for saying that hahaha!
It was amazing! 😂😂😂 BUT, I’ve learned Mastercard can do the exact same thing but Better! And Justice, not strange haha, what’s wrong with 2 years of saying the Platinum is great, then the last 30 days finding Mastercard can do everything I care about, and then kind of re-thinking my stance on the Platinum? Not strange at all, everyone can change their mind and make mistakes when something is new right? Thanks Alex and Justice for being here!
@@alexosmond1616 We're gonna need a Visa Infinite vs. Mastercard World Elite showdown. Thunderdome style is preferred but I suppose a quick phone call between the two would suffice...
@@alexosmond1616Andddd not only that, but I’m going to try to have them book me a restaurant that offers their Mastercard complimentary drink or dessert when you let them book it. Apparently Amex has it too? But I haven’t seen it yet at all. But Mastercard lays it out so I may do a test restaurant booking with her and I’ll make a video about that specifically. Very excited to try it out honestly!!
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Maybe I talk about the Platinum too much, but I’m very much considering the VX as a replacement, what do you guys think?
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I look at the Venture X as a supplement, not a replacement but that's my opinion... And you know About My Opinion
I would wait until the refresh of the Platinum card. Make up your mind then so you have all the options.
Man letting air out of your tire will never be the same again ahhh! 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@SledgeIncTeamI can see that Sledge! Truthfully I really think I should just pay someone $250 for an AU Platinum and get everything I want for cheaper 😂😂😂
And agreed Shawn! How will I be able to take the air out of my tire without it??
Thank you as well Exprecd!
Come on.. your name is Anthony Venture. You have to go with the Venture X card. Dump the Platinum.
I know for the name alone I’m really missing out 😂😂😂
I think I’m leaning like 90% but have to make sure my assumptions with Mastercard are correct first, but if so, yes I think I will dump in September.
Thanks Barron for being here man!
Since Amex raised the AF to $695 and made some changes to the perks, I feel like they don’t want regular people like most of us to hold on to the platinum card, obviously its perks are not easy to use thats because this card meant to be swiped by frequent travelers (domestic or abroad) and people who normally stay in those high-end hotels and resorts even before they applied for the card. If you feel it difficult to use guess it’s just not for you as simple as that.
I think you make some good points for sure! Yeah I can really see it more and more as I’m taking the time and re-thinking everything.
I just like that I’m possibly able to get the main perks for free with Mastercard etc, hopefully it all works out.
I think you’re right though, thank you again for the insights APRNVJ!
Anthony you need to decide if you like the Amex Platinum or not. Depending on the time of the month you flip flop.
Come on. It's for the views! 😂
Nah that’s just something people think is cool to say haha, I loved it since the start of my videos, only 1 month ago have I changed my stance on it since finding Mastercard.
And it’s ok to change your mind on things, everybody makes mistakes or finds something better I think.
Thanks Silent Avenger and Too Easy for being here!
@@AnthonyVenture In my personal experience. Every card with an annual fee is great when you renew or just paid the annual fee. But as the next renewal date comes up, one starts to nitpick the card more.
@@silentavenger24Yes that perception is a very good point absolutely! I will say it’s been harder personally since moving away from my home state, changing jobs etc, have had to cut back on a ton of expenses. I kind of view the platinum as a month of rent now and I’d be lying if I didn’t hurt right now haha.
@@AnthonyVenture if your video on the concierge service takes off, Amex will likely revamp it.
If you're flying business and/or first, you don't even NEED lounges (Also, you can buy Lounge memberships for about the price of the AmEx Platinum)...that being said, I doubt you give up the CS Plat for a few reasons:
1) you may not like the Mastercard properties
2) You can still cash out better on that card than any other card on the market
3) Your points can't become cash with the VX, and that doesn't seem like something you want to deal with.
I could also see you staying in AmEx and getting a Delta Reserve...but then you'd have to buy Priority Pass to get those international lounges. Kinda depends where y'all are flying.
Plus, what happens if Platinum comes up with a new gold-finished Platinum in a classic gold colorway?
💯 on point. The inability to cash out points earned on the Venture X at 1 cent per point makes the WF Active Cash and Citi Double Cash more attractive for daily non-category spend. It’s all about being able to choose between cash back at 1 cent per point or transferring to partners.
This is very interesting and very helpful Matt, thank you for laying this out!
Yes very true, have been thinking about business/first class to get access to the lounges anyway, very good point.
So for 1, yes I agree, that’s why I really need to test them first to verify. Calby just did one and he had a good time.
2. Cash out is good, but I am running out a bit and need some for transfer partners for travel in the future, only need the gold for that.
3. Yeah very true and that sucks. No way around that. Would have to fall back on Chase.
Delta Reserve could be cool but even more niche and maybe harder to use, not too sure.
And the most important part is the last part about a new color, that’s the best thing to keep me around 😂
So yeah I agree with you on these points, and I have done so, just have to test and try things out until September at least before I decide, I guess we’ll see.
But thanks again for the insight Matt!
And thanks Vincent for being here!
I’ll tell you what someone I know at Amex told me. If you aren’t traveling at least two times per month, then the Amex Platinum is not the right card for you. How important is airport lounge access if you only travel once or twice per year? Are two visits worth $700? Concierge service, although it has its perks, it really seems to target that busy professional or CEO who doesn’t have the time to make their own arrangements…idk, I think the Platinum is really for a niche demographic which is why the annual fee is so high. If you don’t fit within that demographic, cancel it and move on to something cheaper and better 😃.
Yes I think you and your friend are right, and I’ve gotten great value out of my lounge access but probably only for 1/3 the fee, so please someone let me pay for an AU 😂
But seriously yeah I agree, I’m like 90% now going to cancel in September, but we’ll see, maybe I find out Mastercard sucks etc.
Thanks again CJ man!!
Your points are valid my man. I have the Business Platinum and only got it for the 250,000 SUB. The practical usage of the card is simply not there, and the credits require more gymnastics to effectively use than is necessary.
Thank you Chatan for hearing me out, some folks were a little upset haha.
Yeah I think you’re right, and if I can get it all (almost) but for cheaper, I’d be crazy to ignore that but we’ll see.
I appreciate you Mr. Chatan for being here man as always!
@@AnthonyVenture Well, when someone else is paying the 7 Bills for your AF, then they can get mad...
@@chatanpThat’s a good point 😂😂😂, thank you sir, it means a lot. 🫡
I’m all about the Amex offers that come with the Platinum card. That alone is head and shoulders more valuable than all my other cards combined.
I can see that, I know a lot of folks are able to take advantage of that. I just never buy anything really, so rare to find something there I use. Oddly enough Chase offers have a bit more that I use like Petsmart and Food Lion haha.
But I’m with you, can be powerful!
Thanks Hiking Trails for being here man!
Great video Anthony. It looks like you have given this serious thought and have been very thorough. You still have 2 months to decide on which direction to go, so that’s good.
For sure the last 30 days I’ve thought more and more about this and I think I’ve considered a good amount I hope.
For sure, a couple of months so I’m just thinking of all outcomes. Signs lead to cancel and at the very worst, pay $200 for an AU on my friends platinum if they let me 😂
Otherwise, some other things maybe.
Thanks Artist for being here and hearing me out, it does mean a lot!
Great job on TH-cam ❤
Thank you Vicki as always so much!
Jacob has the Platinum & he and his wife definitely use the Centurion Lounge when in the US (per the videos on their travel channel), but as he said in his interview on your channel, PP lounges are generally much better overseas (he’s an AU on his wife’s VX as well).
You definitely give a lot of good reasons on why you might downgrade from the Plat to the VX; just make sure you can actually get the VX w/C1’s weird approval trends 🙂.
True that, apply for the Venture X then decide.
We use the Centurion Lounges often, but I've been thinking a lot about how expensive the Platinum card is. Venture X seems like a better deal for most people
Yes I was corrected by him, I totally forgot he did as well. But yes I was hoping the PP can cover me (huh) overseas as I’m really striving for it next year and beyond etc.
Yeahhh very true, I’m likely to get denied I think haha. I guess we’ll see what happens and what makes sense etc.
Thanks for the info + advice Qcman!
And thanks Shawn for that as well!
And Jacob for that too, good to know!
Here's the truth. Nobody needs an airport lounge. If most people were rational about their analysis, they'd probably find that they're better off just buying all the food they want at an airport restaurant. I have a centurion lounge at my local airport and I have gone on probably a dozen flights in the past 6 months and it's just not worth it to me. Now when I can qualify for the $200 Schwab statement credit it might tip the scales, but even then, it's just not great. Even with a $495 AF, I would use the airline credit (PITA), FHR, and some of the Uber credit. It's just objectively not a great card. And don't even get me started on the gold.
Yes I think you’re right, I think more so than the price of the food people value the ability to be in these lounges away from everything else I’m assuming, which is harder to put a dollar amount to.
I think you’re right with the price of airport food etc.
Oh damn, you’re throwing in $1mm in assets with Schwab, killing it I see haha!
Yeah I hear that and I’m kind of coming closer to that fact over time, I might end up with both cancelled this time next year but we’ll see.
Thank you for the thoughts Michael!
Valid points. Drop it for a year and see how it goes. You can always go back. Thanks for the info + video!
Yep absolutely, nothing has to be black and white. Can try it etc and go back if needed.
Thanks Jimmy James for saying that and for being here!
Was debating the same thing. My last trip had a stopover in Vegas and decided to use the Centurion lounge. Took over an hour to get in. Went into Chase lounge and was completely full although had access through my friend as a guest. Not worth paying that much for the card. Will still keep the hilton card around for the status. Lounges at the closest airport are accessible by priority pass anyways. A little further to Seattle where Alaska is becoming a better option for me anyways!
Damn an hour?!? That’s crazy, I went to that one too.
Cool you got in to the Sapphire though!
Yep Hilton status is great!
That’s good you have some PP lounges at your home airport, that’s huge, I actually do now as well funnily enough.
Thank you for your thoughts J Toews and for being here!
You are the perfect target for a retention offer. See how bad they want to keep you.
I did actually ask for one preemptively haha, they offered 15k on $3k spend. Needless to say I rejected that 😂
I don’t think that was worth it, years ago I got like 40k for $4k spend. Much better.
So retention wouldn’t really keep me at that level unfortunately, I guess we’ll see.
I’m just excited to try out new things too.
Thanks Marx Vs Bakunin!
Very thoughtful discussion Anthony, yeah seems like the Amex Platinum is quite replaceable with other (cheaper) cards based on how you get value from it. Big fan of the Venture X myself so definitely a good idea if you gave it a go. And hey even if you don't end up finding strong organic value from it, paying $395 for a $300 travel credit and a sweet sign up bonus isn't the worst.
Yeahhh man that’s how I feel! Of course if MC hotels don’t work out, I’ll scrap the whole idea but so far Calby tried one and it was good. I want to try for myself but always could be wrong.
But if all checks out, I agree, VX can replace it very easily I think for my future plans.
Thanks Monty for being here man!
The Venture X is a great card for the right people. Ive been to lounges 15+times this year. That wouldnt work with the Venture X in my situation. I couldn't even get in the Cap1 lounge the one chance that i had due to overcrowding.
For you it may work though
Oh damn haha, I think I’ve been to 3-4 in the last 12 months 😂.
Oh damn, well luckily I really wanted to test PP lounges by what these folks say about them abroad, but who knows.
Bro I literally think I’m going to pay someone $250 for their Platinum AU and call it a day if they’ll let me 😂😂😂
Thanks Sledge man, I appreciate the advice, it means a lot to me!
Honestly. I am at the same place got Amex Platnium too early. Its been 3 years and I don't use anything. Walmart + and Disney is the only thing I have to worry about if I cancel the Amex. I am thinking everything Chase. I can use chase points on basically everything so it seems more productive for now.
Yeah we are pretty similar, just using Chase points for everything with the ink cards now haha.
Oh yeah so you’re for sure someone who would cancel them ha.
Yeah if MC hotels check out, I’ll like 99% cancel the platinum come September, but I’m always open to being wrong.
Thanks Muhammad for your thoughts man!
Love my Venture X and I’ll be pairing it with the Ritz Carlton so I’ll have plenty of lounge benefits and both cards annual fees are covered with 2 credits each. I still don’t have the platinum lol but I might soon for the SUB then cancel after a year
Yes I know you love your VX haha, now you are starting to see me come around, unreal 😂
Yes for sure a good paring and you’ll be covered in a lot of situations for sure!
For sure the welcome offer is powerful!
Thanks Cody for being here man!!
doesn't matter how much you travel, only matters how many times you travel through an airport with a Centurion Lounge. However many times it takes to make that annual fee feel ok. It's that simple. The card is just a self-inflicted PITA otherwise.
Yes that is a very very good point, and kind of why I was thinking PP for abroad travel, I think it makes sense, but I could be wrong.
Thanks Bagel for being here!
Show some cajones and cancel the card. It will be very liberating.
You know you at least said this in the best way possible 😂 and I think you’re right! Already paid the AF so will hold until September when the fee hits again since they don’t prorate sadly.
But thank you Jun for giving me the cajones haha!
How many times have you used the lounges since you got the Platinum?
Went to like I think 4-5 the last 12 months I’d say, probably will another maybe 1-3 by the end of the year?
So not horrible, but I know for sure I don’t travel enough at the current level to hit a lot of lounges, but was hoping to ramp that up this year, but if all abroad, maybe only need PP? Not sure.
Thanks Adiscrete for being here!
Hello Anthony, as always this was a amazing video. I Really enjoyed it.
My opinion is that you mentioned the price of the platnum & you can certainly get most of the benefits of the platnuim without the actual fee.
Also its important to know if you will be more interested in international flights and stays in the future because that is where venture x truly shines......
Venture x demostically is not as powerful as platnuim for lounge access but i live in the texas area and i have never been turned away due to overcrowding in a c1 lounge (at most sometimes small delay)
If you are looking to be more international priority lounge spanks a lot of the centurion lounge (jacob was not lying)
We use these cards for travel so they aren't cash back cards.
I see a lot people switching and saying for you to use your platinum to cash out 1 to 1 but 99% of the time we aren't using these cards for cash back we use them for travel.
You are honestly only down to demostic lounge access with the platinum so you have to think if its worth it. Again great vid.
Hey thank you so much for your time and experience here Lewis!
I guess if I actually can have a great experience with MC luxury hotels, that’ll be a big nail in the coffin. I just really need to book one sooner honestly if I can than September ha.
Good to know Jacob wasn’t lying, I really appreciate you mentioning the VX for these use cases!
And yes agreed, thanks for hearing me out man, it really means a lot Lewis!
Nice video and personal perspective / thought process on Amex platinum. I’m with you on enjoying high class hotel. I know you’re considering Venture X as an alternative, but with C1 clawing back PP restaurant access, do you see yourself going to more Capital One lounges and giving up access to lounge network including PP with Amex platinum? Are you shifting more to co-branded hotel cards for status versus keeping the Amex platinum? Maybe consider CSR or Ritz card for PP lounge access versus 🗑️ C1? Food for thought…
Hey man thank you Juan for hearing me out!
Hell yeah, high class hotel high rollers baby!
I would say that is a good point on PP retardants etc. Good point, not sure, never did it before so unaware of the value yet.
I don’t think I’ll need too much status with the way I’ll be booking going forward, but if so I’ll just get the Surpass maybe but we’ll see.
Ritz can make sense for PP access honestly.
If I’m being really honest, I might just pay someone $200 for their Platinum AU and then I’m good to go for 60% off 😂
Only if my friend will let me, we’ll see. If so, that’s an easy move!
Thank you Juan man for hearing me out and for you advice, I have some more things to think about as well!
@AnthonyVenture Just have Calby add you as AU on Platinum and you're good 🤣
@@JuanGarcia-hr1wfThat’s what I’m saying Juan!! 😂😂😂
My set up for travel is simplified. Hilton and Southwest. The only downside is they recently eliminated Priority Pass access from the Hilton cards. But other than that, the spending categories, the benefits, unrestricted points redemptions, travel and purchase insurances, flight and hotel selection, hotel and flight upgrade abilities, etc are all there and significantly reduce my travel expenses and risks
Yeah the PP being taken away from Hilton cards sucks. That makes a lot of sense to focus on those 2 chains if they meet all travel needs and you already favor them etc.
Not bad at all Forgotten, thanks for being here!
At the very minimum ask for a retention offer :)
I did actually haha, they offered 15k after $3k spend which really isn’t worth it for me honestly, so I rejected it.
Thanks Wichert!
Here's another way to think about it.
When I moved back to my hometown I joined a really nice gym. Nice wooden lockers with a sauna, etc.
But after a while I ended up switching to a new public Gym.
What I really like about a nice public gym is I get to see more of the whole community there.
That's the same way I feel about travel.
I want to be able to meet unique people. And give them a chance to meet me! That's an important part of the travel experience. It's very important because it expands my understanding of others and makes me a better person.
I've gone through some fast lines at airports. But I've had the most valuable experiences waiting in the long lines for international flights on big Airbus planes. Just one example was a family traveling back to Nepal. Three generations. A year or two later I sat next to a young mother returning to Nepal who had gone to college in my hometown. I wouldn't have met and got to know any of these people if I had taken the elite lines and only been in business class.
Great points! The natives & locals is where you experience the true essence of the country or state your are visiting. I can see why some people prefer airbnb
Instead of bougie hotels
That’s a very interesting perspective Fog! Most people want to stay away from the peasants like us, but embracing them/us can lead to some amazing life experiences!
Very good point and one I will take to heart Fog man!
Thanks Neno as well for being here, all good thoughts all around!
Yeah my wife has the Venture X and I have the Platinum. I think $695 is crazy expensive even though we go to a ton of Centurion Lounges every year. I want to ditch the card but not sure what I'll do yet
Do you pay the AU fee too for her centurion access?
@@WhatsThePoints1 Yes we do so $890 total. Gotta figure out if that's worth it
Something to think about for sure! Hey let me pay you $250 for an AU the I’ll cancel mine 😂😂😂
But yeah, I guess we’ll see what happens.
Thanks Jacob and What’s The Points for being here!
I live in GVL also. Walked into GSP last thursday and saw the a priority pass sign now. Asked the lady at the front desk and she said it’s a permanent change. I will say lounge was the busiest i’ve seen it in over a year though unfortunately
How serendipitous right?! Haha, man that is what I was worried about though, how busy it was 😬😬😬
Maybe one day we’ll cross paths at that escape lounge though ha.
Thanks again Caleb!
@@AnthonyVenture Hopefully it won’t take that long. See you around man!
Am a lounge person, have gone to the Amex lounge/Sky Club 20+ times a year since I got the Platinum card
For regular travelers the Amex Platinum is a no brainer lounges are valuable after all this is a travel card with elite status!
That’s awesome Johnny!! I’ve sadly only been like 3-4 times the last 4 years haha, all my fault of course. Was hoping to ramp it up next year but if abroad is the goal, I think PP may work but we’ll see.
Thanks Johnny and Shawn!!
@@AnthonyVenture for me Priority Pass is a "there are no other lounges to go to" type of lounge. Food is a lot lower in quality, coffee is always generic coffee and drinks are so so. I have gone to 2 priority pass lounges in the last 3 years
@@johnny_maAhh I see. And I do agree it has that perception, but now I’m starting to question everything haha. Since like as a funny example, Mastercard to be seems like low low budget and a waste. But after digging in, it’s pretty good!
So I’m probably wrong, but just going as I experience things I guess.
For some reason every time I enter the Centurion lounge, I am thankful that I do have the platinum card
Absolutely felt that when I went to the Centurion and Delta lounges not that long ago, very cool feeling for sure, I want lounges but just for cheaper 😢😂
Thanks Swinging For The Fences!!
didn’t you just post the video a month ago saying you’ll never cancel
Yep, I guess overtime we are all found hypocrites haha. I love it a lot, had some great experiences! I guess just learning about Mastercard and how it can do 2/3 of everything I care about with the Platinum for $0, it changed my mind and I’m rethinking it completely now.
So we’ll see what happens, I hope MC pulls through though.
Thanks Ravidduiz for being here!
How many times have you used FH&R (beyond 1x a year to use up the $200 annual credit)?
I think like 2-3x in the last 12 months? I think partly is of course it’s expensive, but with Mastercard I’ve found there are sub $200 hotels with the $100 credit which means I can book them much more often, and just cash points out at 1cpp to pay for it.
So I kind of gets me excited to stay in these types way more often, of course pending they give me the same experience 😬
I hope they pull through!
Thanks Evidence Based Lifestyle for being here man!
Hey men good video I hope you’re doing well . A Couple months ago I told you that I will ask for a retention offer to my CSP and you told me that let you know about they answer , well they do not offer that but at least I tried 😂.
I don’t have the platinum yet but in my opinion can be better if they increase credit to hotel collections and airlines and remove all that stupid credit of Uber, Walmart, sacks, and entertainment I can’t understand why a credit card design to travel offers all that credit that in my opinion don’t help for travel. I have venture X and is great card so far and is very easy get the credits. I will get the platinum just for the bonus and after that a downgrade to green and that way I will have clear credit every year. 😂
Hey Christian, thanks for that and likewise to you my friend!
Yes I remember that!
They don’t ok good to know 😂😂😂, sorry to hear.
Oh I’m absolutely with you on that Christian! If they added just more hotel credits and got rid of everything else, we’d be good.
Thanks Christian for the update and for being here!
What happened to the photo of the Kim Jong Un looking impersonator and the CyberYuck matchbox car in your studio?
You finally got to me and I put them away Keith 😢, I put my toys away! 😭
Never heard of the Apple Store proximity technique, is that always reliable?
Haha, Calby swears by it 😂 He uses that first before anything usually.
Thanks What’s The Points, try it out ha.
Apple Store & Whole Foods; you'll always know you're in a good area haha (at least in the US)
Wait.. I thought priority pass restaurant access is going away for most cards, except BofA Elite and US BAR?
Is it actually? I might have heard that, see I didn’t consider since I’ve never used that before, not sure how powerful it not powerful it is.
Is it something I should check out you think?
Thanks Get Suga man for being here!
Simplicity can be a quiet luxury. My goal was to get the Gold card, but if they add a useless credit (a lot of folks are saying Resy) then I might shift to the Delta Gold. Cheaper AF and 2/3rds of it is covered by a travel credit. 🔺️ 💳
Yes I believe that for sure Scarling! And oh hell yeah, Delta Gold is a great card! Especially with the waived annual fee first year! And if you have the business version, that Delta stays credit covers the entire annual fee too! $150 on the business version.
Thanks for being here Scarling!
Your natural empathy for others will bless you with rewarding international travel.
Agreed Fog! I really do think this a main component as you described below, thank you again!
My thing about the platinum ( I don’t have it and don’t intend to get it)
Lounge access pointless to me I do see the point in paying for something like that just to sit there for an hour then run to my gate on the other end of the airport
Multipler are imo pretty useless can find a better alternative for much cheaper and unless you get another card cash out value is useless
Yeah I hear you, I did really enjoy my lounge access when I tried it out so I think I do still love it, just don’t want to pay the $700 just for it alone.
Would pay someone for their $200 AU though 😂
Thanks Robert, I hear you for sure, might not make sense for you.
Built always declined my applications Amex approved any card I want. For me that’s a deal breaker lolol I need to stick with Amex for long time
Yeahh Amex absolutely is the one we go to for easy approvals haha!
I hear that Manfa, don’t blame you at all!
Thanks for being here!
I think... each year ... have just one gold status hotel group, and really explore it well for 1 or 2 years.
Then downgrade that and go gold with a different group.
Enjoy being creative.
I bet every 2nd or 3rd year the other groups will contact you with offers.
I really love this, it’s kind of what I’ve been trying! From Hilton, to now Hyatt, then Marriott next etc.
Good advice man, will for sure take that!
@@AnthonyVenture I was really surprised to see how many reasonably priced and high-quality Hyatts there are in the Baltimore-D.C.-Annapolis & Eastern Shore area! Looks like I'll be focusing on Hyatt!
I do have Sapphire Reserve and BILT.
@@fogrunr5075 Oh absolutely, those higher end city areas have the most concentration of Hyatts really. They are less so often I beach cities etc at times I’ve noticed.
If it doesn’t make sense do what’s best for your wallet, luckily there is always downgrade paths go back to the Amex Green until the elite itch comes back ha!
Yo you’re right about downgrading to the Amex Green Traditional until the time is right 😂
Something to think about hmmmm. Good point Shawn! You got me thinking about something. 🤔🤔🤔
once the Haneda Japan Centurion is up by next year, I will sign up for the Platinum
That’ll be cool!! For sure with you there John Wick!
Home airport SMF?
GSP actually! Technically at least ha.
Thanks Verguro!
You can change From Amex Platinum to Delta Reserve!!! Fly with Delta
Different product families
It’s true, has the Centurion and Delta. Just don’t know if I want to foot the $650 either haha. Still a bit harder to use credits too 😬
But I agree, can be powerful.
Thanks Warren and NPham!!
Do not leave the sith, the eye of sauron says no lol
I’ll do whatever the eye 👁️ tells me to do - I’m mesmerized 😵💫
😂
Thanks Brian!!
What about transfers to airlines miles?
You can transfer airline miles with any of the Amex Green, Gold or Plat. You can also just transfer/cash out right before cancelling
@@LK_EBM Oh! I has always been told that the Platinum card had a better transfer ratio. Good to know since I have a gold card and not the platinum.
@@LK_EBMCan you also transfer to partners with just the Blue Business Plus or Everyday cards?
Yes as Evidence said, I have the gold so I’m good. And yes from reading online, you can transfer your BBP points to airline partners as well, just need a card that earns MR points is all and you’re good to go.
Thanks Psycho, Evidence and Vincent!
Gold still good?
I think it can be good, depends on you for sure, I talked about why I took a retention offer and kept it for another year. But less and less valuable over time I’d say personally, but everyone is different!
Thanks WestUsa!
Every other video is about the platinum. Diversify please
I’m just going to make a video about what’s interesting to me at the time, anything else is just inauthentic and a bit rude of you to suggest Kane.
Didn’t think you were like that man.
The downside to AMEX centurion lounges is that they only admit one person unless you get an authorized user. You would have to pay cash to get your wife in. Seems like the nail is in the coffin for the platinum. I still like the platinum and get alot of use with the credits, so I am keeping it. Good analysis in your video.
Yeahh that too, I’ve foot the bill of $100 total for my wife for a Sky Club and Centurion access on our last trip, not cheap at all! Haha. Could have gotten an AU but then would be $100 extra ha.
I think so, we’ll see if MC pulls through, if not, then I’ll keep it. If it’s amazing, I’ll just get rid of the platinum so long as I get my replacement for PP I think. We’ll see.
Thanks Hoopie Bird for your thoughts and for being here!
@@AnthonyVenture I did sign up for the Master card travel and Lifestyle Services. Thanks for the tip. I have a few trips for the fall to plan and will try it out.
@@hoopiebirdThat’s awesome! Mastercard should be paying me 😂
But no that’s great, let me know how they do for you, the data points are all helpful for sure!
Take the money and invest it. I can shop deals and don't need their COUPON BOOK.
I can’t argue with that honestly!! And Robert, your picture is hilarious, it looks like my cat 24/7 ha.
Thank you Robert for being here!
haha nah bro youre tripping. Amex Plat for life
I might be haha, I guess we’ll see how well Mastercard pulls through + priority pass etc. I could be wrong, just sharing my thoughts.
Thanks John man for being here!
@@AnthonyVenture haha sounds good man. Here to check out your experience!
American Express is done for!! If the one and only Anthony Venture cancels his Amex platinum the whole community better cancel theirs too!
Anthony Venture l 🏆 > Amex 🤮
Haha if only I were that powerful! I’m just sharing my thoughts as I experience them, if Mastercard doesn’t pull through, I’ll probably keep it, but if they are great and I get some PP lounge access, yeah I’ll just cancel it for sure.
Thanks Mike man for being here and for saying that hahaha!
First man.
Thank you Vinly Cover for being here man!!
Did Valentines Day mean NOTHING TO YOU
Yes, I agree this guy is strange! He was so happy three month ago with Amex Platinum!
It was amazing! 😂😂😂 BUT, I’ve learned Mastercard can do the exact same thing but Better!
And Justice, not strange haha, what’s wrong with 2 years of saying the Platinum is great, then the last 30 days finding Mastercard can do everything I care about, and then kind of re-thinking my stance on the Platinum?
Not strange at all, everyone can change their mind and make mistakes when something is new right?
Thanks Alex and Justice for being here!
@@AnthonyVenture Dubious! I’ll be very curious to watch your next Mastercard concierge video then
@@alexosmond1616 We're gonna need a Visa Infinite vs. Mastercard World Elite showdown. Thunderdome style is preferred but I suppose a quick phone call between the two would suffice...
@@alexosmond1616Andddd not only that, but I’m going to try to have them book me a restaurant that offers their Mastercard complimentary drink or dessert when you let them book it.
Apparently Amex has it too? But I haven’t seen it yet at all.
But Mastercard lays it out so I may do a test restaurant booking with her and I’ll make a video about that specifically.
Very excited to try it out honestly!!
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Thank you for being here Random Account, appreciate you!
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Thank you Cait for being here!