Delta debuts limited-edition Amex Reserve card, made from a Boeing 747

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Jun 16, 22, 3:39 pm

#31

hhdl

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One wonders how many people will look at the card and initially think the 68 million miles is how many miles the holder flew.

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Jun 16, 22, 3:54 pm

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Ordered through the app. Replace card —> New Design —> Selected the 747
Comes next week.

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Jun 16, 22, 4:07 pm

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Originally Posted by DenverBrian

This seems odd, almost creepy to me. I'd much rather fly in a 747 than take a minuscule piece of the carcass and have it in my wallet.

I managed to get a larger piece from N666US before it was recycled. I wonder how many credit cards could be made from it

Jun 16, 22, 4:35 pm

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I managed to get a larger piece from N666US before it was recycled. I wonder how many credit cards could be made from it

A few - just using the outside skins without rivet holes. If you process any of the internal structural elements made out of aluminum, probably millions.

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Jun 16, 22, 5:17 pm

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Ordered on App replacement card :-)
arrival 6/24

Jun 16, 22, 5:36 pm

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Ordered online through account. Wife saw what I was doing and demanded I change hers, also.

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Jun 16, 22, 5:44 pm

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I just called the number on the back of my Reserve card and answered about 10 prompts and done. No live person, app or website required. Arriving to my billing address by 6/24.

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Jun 16, 22, 7:20 pm

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Forgot to mention, got a referral from a FTer and was approved today for the Reserve card. Selected the 747 version.

Estimated date of arrival: 20 June 2022.

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Jun 17, 22, 12:41 am

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Quote:

Originally Posted by xliioper

I managed to get a larger piece from N666US before it was recycled. I wonder how many credit cards could be made from it

It's a .......ized version of the Google interview question about how many golf balls you can fit inside a 747.

It would have been amazing to get one directly printed from the skin but I get how the paint wouldn't react well to flattening. That said, if they recycle internal components too - then probably several million.

Jun 17, 22, 3:31 am

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Just ordered mine. June 27th is will be here.

Jun 17, 22, 5:03 am

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Ordered on app and got 6/27 expected delivery

Jun 17, 22, 6:17 am

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Done and thanks for the heads up

Jun 17, 22, 6:37 am

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Another data point here, requested replacement card for new design yesterday, estimated delivery June 24th. Now the only question is what to do with it. Like many of us I'm sure, I mostly use this card for DL purchases so I very rarely swipe it. Fancy wallet candy I guess.