Curious is anyone has attempted / been successful at negotiating the annual fee on their DL AMEX Reserve. I am at the point where I am questioning the value and considering a downgrade based on:

1. Increase in DM MQM waiver to $200K annual spend when EVERY dollar I spend on AA credit cards counts toward my status.

2. The main benefit I enjoy is the SkyClub access. With queues at most SCs during peak travel times and the quality of the SC experience diminished I'm not sure I'm getting a premium experience, or any value...especially when I can't even access the SC.

3. Benefit of "Upgrade Priority for Medallion Members" seems worthless in the era of fewer and fewer UGs. I usually either buy a seat in F if I do not think I can score an UG based on route and availability.

4. Fares when using a companion certificate are often HIGHER than when you are booking without one.

5. "20% Back On In-Flight Purchases" saves, at most, $2 per drink and I'm rarely in the back anyway and, when I am, I don't tend to drink because there isn't room for my laptop and a drink on the tray tables.

6. Interest rates higher than other cards that offer equivalent or better benefits overall.

I know...first world problems, but I'm not sure I'm getting a good return on my investment.