TheTraveler
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Disclaimer: I have an Amex (two, actually).
But... Annual fee is $450 for the consumer Platinum card from Amex. That gets you a free $85 or $100 credit every 5 years for TSA PreCheck or Global Entry fees. Hmmm. Spend $2250 ($450 x 5) to save $85-100. Math Fail.
What else does the $450/year provide that makes that a bargain?
This is my favorite card, well worth the $450 to me, but I use it almost everyday. Some of the benefits I'm aware of, although I'm sure there are more...
-Free full rental vehicle coverage in most non-third world countries
-Reimbursement for up to $250 per year for any airline fees
-Travel insurance
-Baggage insurance
-No foreign transaction fees (this is huge for me, HUGE)
-AMEX platinum airport lounge access (big help in places like Mumbai)
-Transferrable points one for one to other points or FF programs
-Purchase protection (replaces items stolen or damaged within 90 days of purchase)
-Extended warranty (additional one year warranty on a lot of purchased products)
-Product return protection