Originally Posted by johnnie198x (Post 20753701)

Exactly, it gets attention because nobody knows what it is + the color and metal. I'd guest they wouldn't notice a Centurion card if it was plastic. Also, places that I go to in SEA are probably not frequented by people with 1k AF cards.

Originally Posted by bribro (Post 20747248)

The J.P. Morgan Select card is a plain plastic credit card, no metal insert of any kind. The card hasn't been discontinued, it's just no longer offered by Chase Private Client, only J.P. Morgan Wealth Management (PB-HNW, PB-UHNW and JPMS).

Originally Posted by Nick92 (Post 20755504)

Call JPM Select CS and have the rep read the official card description and it says there is. Now I have the card and it's just plain plastic but that's what the official info says. I wonder if a new card is about to be issued.

Originally Posted by Nick92 (Post 20755504)

Call JPM Select CS and have the rep read the official card description and it says there is. Now I have the card and it's just plain plastic but that's what the official info says. I wonder if a new card is about to be issued.

Originally Posted by dko3tgk (Post 20560131)

Metal cards are impractical. I have the Chase UA (formerly CO) Presidential Plus and the Sapphire Preferred. On a few international trips i used the Presidential Plus. Cashiers are flipping the card around an extra 2 or 10 times trying to figure out which side the numbers are on and which side the strip is on. One person thought it was a membership card and not a credit card. A few said they don't take "this kind of card", which to me meant they were so confused they just decided not to accept the card, than listen to my explanation. And it gets even worse when dealing with a small shop where they still use carbon slips and the rack. They end up tracing it with a pencil.

So any time I get a metal card I immediately have them replace it with the standard plastic one. Although Chase CS originally claimed that there was no plastic version of the Sapphire Preferred. They sent me the postage paid envelope to send them back the metal cards for destruction.

call me old, but having the card look and feel cool is secondary to being able to use it anywhere without extra hassle.

Originally Posted by SuperKirby (Post 20754764)

I can't tell you how many times in the past people have said "wow!" to my black Citi Diamond Preferred card. Then i'd have to explain it's not prestigious.

Originally Posted by SuperKirby (Post 20754764)

I can't tell you how many times in the past people have said "wow!" to my black Citi Diamond Preferred card. Then i'd have to explain it's not prestigious.

Originally Posted by 2tall4economy (Post 21208646)

My annual use trip was these past two weeks and I'd say about 70% of all purchases (and there were a lot) I got the comment that it was heavy and must be special (Marriott preferred metal card) , to which I explained anyone with decent credit can get it.

I also then tossed the comedically heavy new ritz card on the counter for a resounding clang for effect. ...and further explained any idiot who wants to spend $400 on an annual fee like me can do the same.

I'm childish that way sometimes.

Originally Posted by SuperKirby (Post 21208802)

lol, all good. Although in comparison, the Marriott Premier & Ritz Carlton card are about 53 times more luxurious than my old black Citi Diamond Preferred card. The Citi Diamond is a startup card for 18 yr olds/early college kids or anyone needing new credit.

I must say that as far as plastic credit cards goes, the Citi Diamond card is probably the nicest looking/texture card i've ever seen/felt. It has this nice black carbon look, with a slight leather feel to it I can't describe (FWIW i've never seen the Visa Black). I've gotten plenty of compliments. My Amex Platinum? Not one look, ever =)

oh btw, the Ritz card is heavier than the Marriott Premier?

Originally Posted by 2tall4economy (Post 21209223)

Yeah. The Marriott is same as the csp (metal sandwiched with plastic on both sides) while I suspect the ritz is made with the sae process as the palladium. It's 100% metal with black paint on it. Glorious clang on any hard surface

Originally Posted by 2tall4economy (Post 21209223)

Yeah. The Marriott is same as the csp (metal sandwiched with plastic on both sides) while I suspect the ritz is made with the sae process as the palladium. It's 100% metal with black paint on it. Glorious clang on any hard surface

Originally Posted by austin_modern (Post 21214648)

I'm disappointed the lettering isnt in Silian Grail. Bateman certainly doesnt approve.

Originally Posted by atlasspeaks (Post 21302117)

there is a metal card in south korea that almost no one knows about. it's actually liquid metal (of apple computer fame) which is technically an amorphous metallic glass and not a true metal but we have cards here made out of it.

i personally own two of them. one of the hardest metals in existence yet bends with an elastic modulus similar to human bone that lets it keep its shape without deforming. fascinating stuff.