Originally Posted by jags86

I guess I answered this above, but the reason I keep paying for the card is because of the bonuses I get from AMEX. If I'm going to get 10,000 pts/yr from adding an AU, 10,000 pts/yr for enrolling in POT, and 20k every other year in retention, then it's worth it to pay $250/yr to get 30k points and $240 credits -- even if those credits are only worth 50% of that value. Additionally, my Gold card has had the improved 30k referral offer for at least 3 years now -- I refer my P2 to a Business Green card once a year and grab an additional 30k.