ILUV--- I respect your analysis and agree that Cent has irked me this year with the take-aways. I will also admit that my primary motivation for getting the card was SPG Plat status.

However-- despite this year's "bait and switch" I still believe the card is worth it. At least to me.

I guarantee you I would cancel it in a minute if the cost/benefit didn't come out in my favor.

I definitely reap benes worth over $2500 (I'm so jealous of your grandfathered status) Delta FC upgrades (and reciprocal elite status on other airlines), Priority Airport Club and Hotel upgrades have been totaling more than my annual fee. I also have benefited from the extra 4 hours returning Hertz cars.

The *status factor* is worthless. The concierges aren't very good. But I used to hate my Delta mileage runs and as long as my calculator shows a net benefit, I'll keep it.


(But I sure wish they would restore the SPG plat status)