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Jan 7, 2008 | 6:55 am

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Join Date: Mar 2007

Programs: DL Plat, AA Plat, HH Diamond, Marriott Gold, SPG Gold, AMEX Plat, Merrill+, Citi AMEX Chairman

Posts: 463

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Originally Posted by maizeandblue

I already have a free citi card? Would I be able to just convert to Chairman to get the concierge? I noticed Citi has a card with priority pass for a $99 annual fee but they made no mention of a concierge.

MIA is correct. The Citi Chairman card has a $500 annual fee unless you have a large Citi Private Bank or Smith Barney account.

The Citi Platinum AMEX supposedly has a concierge. Check this thread for information: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=721401 However the Citi Platinum AMEX does not use the same concierge as Citi Chairman AMEX. I have never used the Citi Platinum AMEX's concierge, so I cannot comment on it.

In general, I can recommend Merrill+ as a concierge service. I am not a big fan of Merrill+ rewards. However the card does have some nice benefits.

If you are willing to pay for a concierge, Citi Chairman may be worth it. I used them pretty heavily during the holidays for spas, clubs, gifts, restaurants, limos, etc. They delivered every time.

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