rymetymeuk

hey guys

I collect bank cards and I recently bought and then sold a personal centurion card. I feel that I am pretty up on what a real card looks like, well I've relied on multiple pics of real cardholder pics, and I have drama from the buyer saying the card I sold isn't real. He is under the impression the old card type is the only type, the thick card with bezeled edges.

I am very sure that it is a real card, and I wondered if I posted the pics of the card, if anyone who is a real cardholder would be kind enough to offer their opinions based on the pics. It has not expired yet (although obviously is not activated) so it's a newer issued card.

I hope this isn't out of line, but I could really use some help on this.
thanks very much


the front pic is not clear enough to see that it does have the Amex logo in the usual pattern on the front. The card is metal, has raised numbers and letters and the back is smooth and the area where the letters would be indented is covered by the panel.

thanks all, and mods, please remove this if I am violating any rules.
rymetymeuk

sirikit

sure looks real to me...just compared to the one in my wallet and the quality of the numbers on the front coincide with the generation of card mentioned in top right of the back of the card down to the lack of beveled edges (I do miss those). So its clearly not the latest generation with the MUCH better numbers on front and not the old beveled edge card. Sticker looks legit too.

Hope it helps

rymetymeuk

thank you for the reply, I appreciate it. I know it's legit, I think he has a case of buyers remorse, I don't know why as it's a great card.

thanks again!

stevenshev

Agree, looks real to me.

Xylem

Call me stupid, but why would you sell or buy this card on eBay? Isn't it tied to your name?

tuchop

It looks real. Numbers are exactly as in my card.
This made me wonder if there was any charge for replacing a lost Centurion card? since its made of titanium.. And I've had mine(same one) for a couple of years now.

sdix

3767??

Shouldn't it be 3715?

xolinlevh

3767 is the start on one of my cards (not cent). Not sure if different cards have different identifying numbers?

tuchop

My centurion card starts that way. 3764 is Platinum in argentina, for example.

sincera4565

I believe 37 stands for AMEX, and the next four digits are like location and area etc...

halfleafclover

Looks legit to me as well. I'm an AU on a close friend's card. IMHO, the previous generation cards were much better looking. Guess the Palladium takes the design crown nowadays.

tuchop

How does the older card look? Anyone put a picture of it please?

LondonElite

Am I missing something? Why would you buy an Amex card on eBay? Is this a charge card you actually use or are you buying one that someone else got as a duplicate and put up for sale?

I have a bunch of old cards, is there a market for this?

GNALUZU

No charge for replacement cards. I've had a couple replaced over the years and the usually send them out via overnight delivery.

hamhead

What?

Do people seriously buy this for wallet candy so they can pose to be rich and impress the ladies at the club?

That is the only logic I can find in this.