Lots of interesting discussion and viewpoints.
I can tell you as a Cent that several metrics being stated didn't apply when I was invited, however i realize things can change.
I feel that it is a mix of personal spend type (upscale travel for eg), a very solid credit score, and oddly enough not hounding them for one.
Having said this i do have a question.......and i might take some heat for this......but why does everyone want one with the benefits being pared down to basically that of a Plat? (for basic Cent).
(and of course there are basic Cent's and several higher levels i have been told.....not all Cent's are the same).....