Metal Credit Cards, Important to you? Why?
#61
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 1,818
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.
#62
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 432
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.
#63
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 117
I've been hearing that it's metal for a while, but I just got a new card in the last week or two, and it was plastic. I'm guessing something's wrong with the description.
#64
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: NYC
Programs: UA 1K, AA EP, Hyatt Diamond, SPG Platinum, M life Noir
Posts: 1,279
CSRs have been wrong before. Has anyone actually seen a metal J.P. Morgan Select card in person?
#65
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: ORD
Programs: AA LTG, Marriott LTP. 50% Delta LTS, Working on Hyatt LTD
Posts: 676
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.
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.
*1930 may be an exaggeration for dramatic effect.
#66
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: ORD
Programs: AA LTG, Marriott LTP. 50% Delta LTS, Working on Hyatt LTD
Posts: 676
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.
#67
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 1,818
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.
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.
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?
#68
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Join Date: May 2011
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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?
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?
#69
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: LA/SD
Programs: SPG Gold, Hyatt Platinum, HHonors Gold
Posts: 125
In fact, I'd rather not carry such a heavy card in my wallet just for "prestige" but I know that is a personal preference.
#70
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Stockholm, Sweden + Austin, Tx
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I'm disappointed the lettering isnt in Silian Grail. Bateman certainly doesnt approve.
#72
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 8
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.
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.
#73
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 1,818
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.
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.
#74
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 8
it's a full international credit card that can be used anywhere for anything. (it's mastercard world branded)
i also forgot to mention we have hyper duralumin cards here (basically the same high-grade aluminum used in airplane bodies) but they got discontinued a while back and cannot be obtained anymore.
http://english.donga.com/srv/service...=2012031322728
i also forgot to mention we have hyper duralumin cards here (basically the same high-grade aluminum used in airplane bodies) but they got discontinued a while back and cannot be obtained anymore.
http://english.donga.com/srv/service...=2012031322728