I finally got the recognition I so richly deserve

Platapus · 07-29-09, 07:16 PM

It has become evident that I am just a little bit better than the riff raff on this board.

Today, I received in the mail, a very very exclusive offer. I will describe it to you all because this will be the closest you will ever come to it.

Feel free to bask in my glory.

I was invited to apply for the new and very exclusive Visa Black Card. It is limited to only 1% of the US residents to ensure the highest caliber of personal service is provided to every cardmember.

13.24% APR (variable at 10% over Prime)
Limited Membership
24-hour concierge service
EXCLUSIVE rewards program
Patent Pending Carbon Card

All for a $495.00 annual fee.

Are they F-ing kidding??

Who the F would pay $495 per year to have a credit card with 13% APR???

What a frigging scam! Oh and I was selected. How was I selected? and why did I get this invitation via bulk mail?

Sheesh, $500 per year and 13% APR ohhhh sign me up today!! A black credit card, people will be sooooo impressed.

Anyone else get this oh so exclusive offer?
:rotfl:

bookworm_020 · 07-29-09, 07:23 PM

No I didn't, but why would I when my Credit Union offers me a Visa Credit card with 11.5% interest and up to 55 days interest free?

No Fees or charges as well

I wouldn't go near a bank these days here in Australia. The "Big" four banks here all rank in the top 10 best financial institutions in the world. How do you think they got there!

AVGWarhawk · 07-29-09, 07:39 PM

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Who the F would pay $495 per year to have a credit card with 13% APR???

You would be very surprised how may apply and get hosed. If people will hand over their bank account information to Baboo in Africa so he can put millions into said bank account, people will sign up for this card.

surf_ten · 07-29-09, 07:44 PM

Yes I was also received a similiar solicitation last fall. Like you I just scoffed at the notion of paying $500 dollars for the privledge of swiping a black piece of plastic through a card reader.

Buddahaid · 07-29-09, 07:53 PM

It's not black, it's ebony! Do I have to explain everything? Anyway couldn't you do that with Capital One's build your card deal, or are those barbarians lying?

Buddahaid

FIREWALL · 07-29-09, 08:02 PM

I have a Platinum Visa. Never heard of a special Black\Ebony Visa.

I have heard of a Black American Express card.

Only a handfull of people have one.

Thomen · 07-29-09, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Platapus

Anyone else get this oh so exclusive offer?
:rotfl:

I got this, too.. laughed and threw it out..

mookiemookie · 07-29-09, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by FIREWALL

I have a Platinum Visa. Never heard of a special Black\Ebony Visa.

I have heard of a Black American Express card.

Only a handfull of people have one.

Not as exclusive as they used to be. One of my friends has one. The funny thing about the Amex Centurion cards is that they're really thick and pretty heavy!

Task Force · 07-29-09, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by mookiemookie

Not as exclusive as they used to be. One of my friends has one. The funny thing about the Amex Centurion cards is that they're really thick and pretty heavy!

Cause they have gps tracking devices in them...

FIREWALL · 07-29-09, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mookiemookie

Not as exclusive as they used to be. One of my friends has one. The funny thing about the Amex Centurion cards is that they're really thick and pretty heavy!

I will say I think you might be mistaken or you have an extremely wealthy friend.

$2500.00 annual dues
$5000.00 initiation fee

And a minimun $500,000.00 spent anually. Yes $500,000.00

As is required on SubSim the link > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centurion_Card

bookworm_020 · 07-30-09, 01:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FIREWALL

I will say I think you might be mistaken or you have an extremely wealthy friend.

$2500.00 annual dues
$5000.00 initiation fee

And a minimun $500,000.00 spent anually. Yes $500,000.00

As is required on SubSim the link > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centurion_Card

Annual fee of US$ 3,450 for Australia! We're getting ripped off!!!!

mookiemookie · 07-30-09, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FIREWALL

I will say I think you might be mistaken or you have an extremely wealthy friend.

$2500.00 annual dues
$5000.00 initiation fee

And a minimun $500,000.00 spent anually. Yes $500,000.00

As is required on SubSim the link > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centurion_Card

Yes, I know all of that. I have an extremely wealthy friend.

Sailor Steve · 07-30-09, 11:14 AM

I may have gotten one in the mail and not known about it. I throw away all credit card offers, as no one is going to give me credit anyway. Hey, maybe I threw away a million smackoleons and never even knew...

Jimbuna · 07-30-09, 01:28 PM

Pretty much the same in the UK......the banks are falling over themselves to get people to use their cards to pay off existing balances on competitors cards.

It's really a vicious cycle usually ending up with the man in the street racking up huge debts as a consequence.

Sadly, some people are so desperate they go for it.

Aramike · 07-30-09, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mookiemookie

Yes, I know all of that. I have an extremely wealthy friend.

But you said not very exclusive ... those kinds of limits are extremely exclusive.

07-29-09, 07:16 PM	#1
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 18,954 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	I finally got the recognition I so richly deserve It has become evident that I am just a little bit better than the riff raff on this board. Today, I received in the mail, a very very exclusive offer. I will describe it to you all because this will be the closest you will ever come to it. Feel free to bask in my glory. I was invited to apply for the new and very exclusive Visa Black Card. It is limited to only 1% of the US residents to ensure the highest caliber of personal service is provided to every cardmember. 13.24% APR (variable at 10% over Prime) Limited Membership 24-hour concierge service EXCLUSIVE rewards program Patent Pending Carbon Card All for a $495.00 annual fee. Are they F-ing kidding?? Who the F would pay $495 per year to have a credit card with 13% APR??? What a frigging scam! Oh and I was selected. How was I selected? and why did I get this invitation via bulk mail? Sheesh, $500 per year and 13% APR ohhhh sign me up today!! A black credit card, people will be sooooo impressed. Anyone else get this oh so exclusive offer? :rotfl: __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

07-29-09, 07:23 PM	#2
bookworm_020 Navy Seal Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sinking ships off the Australian coast Posts: 5,966 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	No I didn't, but why would I when my Credit Union offers me a Visa Credit card with 11.5% interest and up to 55 days interest free? No Fees or charges as well I wouldn't go near a bank these days here in Australia. The "Big" four banks here all rank in the top 10 best financial institutions in the world. How do you think they got there! __________________ "There is always one person in any organization who knows whats going on, That person must be fired"

07-29-09, 08:02 PM	#6
FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	I have a Platinum Visa. Never heard of a special Black\Ebony Visa. I have heard of a Black American Express card. Only a handfull of people have one. __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

07-30-09, 11:14 AM	#13
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	I may have gotten one in the mail and not known about it. I throw away all credit card offers, as no one is going to give me credit anyway. Hey, maybe I threw away a million smackoleons and never even knew... __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

07-30-09, 01:28 PM	#14
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,240 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Pretty much the same in the UK......the banks are falling over themselves to get people to use their cards to pay off existing balances on competitors cards. It's really a vicious cycle usually ending up with the man in the street racking up huge debts as a consequence. Sadly, some people are so desperate they go for it. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

07-29-09, 07:44 PM	#4
surf_ten Loader Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 90 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Yes I was also received a similiar solicitation last fall. Like you I just scoffed at the notion of paying $500 dollars for the privledge of swiping a black piece of plastic through a card reader.

07-29-09, 07:53 PM	#5
Buddahaid Shark above Space Chicken Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 8,560 Downloads: 160 Uploads: 0	It's not black, it's ebony! Do I have to explain everything? Anyway couldn't you do that with Capital One's build your card deal, or are those barbarians lying? Buddahaid