My Exec fee was charged in June. Then, due to the Costco fiasco, wasn't able to get any kind of retention offer before the +37 days. I decided to pay the $450 fee, figured I'd gotten more than that in value already (the original bonus plus GE credit plus all my AC visits). Hoping for a good signup bonus offer in 12 months. I'll either get another card and then cancel the one I have or just cancel it outright.