Originally Posted by
iflyalexair
I would join in this opinion. The reserve card also comes with a first class companion certificate, which sometimes works out to be a pretty good deal. You could upgrade your current Delta Platinum card to ensure that you will get the certificate on your anniversary date. (If you were to open a new account, you wouldn't get the certificate until your 1st anniversary). Reserve is also a factor in upgrade priority, but that's probably negligible in the grand scheme of things.
If I understand right, you don't get any of the new card-holder sign-up bonuses if you upgrade the card, as opposed to starting a fresh account. If the OP has never had the DL Reserve card, s/he would be eligible for the bonus. You can also cancel the old card within 30 days of the annual fee (but don't use the card) and the BOGO certs should stick. Something for the OP to weigh anyhow, if going the Reserve route.