Originally Posted by hhonorman
Count me among those who will avoid an establishment that doesn't take Amex. Unless that establishment has some unique quality that can't be had elsewhere, I'll always patronize a place that takes Amex over one that doesn't.
I agree, to me not taking Amex leaves me with the impression of "cheapness" as others have said. I try to put 100% of my expenses on Amex for the points, and the convenience spending on one card, makes it easy to keep track of everything. I will most definentaly avoid any business that does not accept Amex unless I absolutely have to buy something there.
Having said that I would be curious to know what exactly Amex charges, as compared to VISA/MC? Are we talking tenths of a percent or whole percents?
I think still its one of those things, where you spend money to make money...