One of the things that makes sapphire worthwhile is on most airlines, sapphire does give you extra benefits that you'd "normally" only get with emerald. For example, I have QF Gold, and quite often, I would get fast track and extra baggage...
It's probably a good place to post the extra benefits you'd get - I'll compile a chart if there are too many

Could you post the benefit, the airline, the class and the airport and terminal you're flying from.
BA: LHR T5: Fast Track + Extra Baggage (2pcs/32kg) (in Y)
BA: HKG T1: Extra Baggage (2pcs/32kg) (in Y)
CX: LHR T3: Fast Track + Extra Baggage (Lenient c.5-10kg) (in Y)
CX: LHR T3: First Lounge, if empty (in J)
QR: LHR T4: Extra Baggage (Lenient c.10kg) (in Y)
QR: CDG T1: Fast Track (Courtesy of tboons)