Just got the card in the mail and was pleasantly surprised as the card show member since 01. Now, I haven't had an AMEX since, oh, about 01 and had my first one back in 90. Not sure of the significance of the Member since date (yeah, yeah do a search, but sine I am an ORIGINAL MEMBER - I am sure I can getway with these little transgressions) - but in any event I am pleased (not sure why).^