I have Premier Rewards Gold and Platinum which both have advanced ticket purchasing or whatever it is called. As far as I have been able to tell, it isn't much of a benefit. I certainly can't recall having access to better seats or seats at a better price. Perhaps there are events where I have access before the general public, but I think there are so many additional programs that offer the same benefit for free that it really makes no difference.
Starting Score: ~500 (12/01/2008)
@kc12286 wrote:
@Walt_K wrote:I have Premier Rewards Gold and Platinum which both have advanced ticket purchasing or whatever it is called. As far as I have been able to tell, it isn't much of a benefit. I certainly can't recall having access to better seats or seats at a better price. Perhaps there are events where I have access before the general public, but I think there are so many additional programs that offer the same benefit for free that it really makes no difference.
Yeah I see what you're saying. I can't really remember a a time I missed out on something or decent seats for something, because they were only accessiible to Amex customers. My mom had the Gold card, but got tired of the high AF. And years ago she had the Green card, which has a smaller AF. I just noticed the other day, when I was on ticketmaster, that they mentioned advanced ticket purchasing and special seating for Amex cardholders. And broadway.com also has a similar sign on the web page. I do eventually want to get a Amex card, because I plan to cancel a few credit cards. I have two cards I want to cancel, one low CL CC from my bank and one MC that has no real rewards.
To be clear, I like the cards and get a lot of value out of them, but that particular benefit is not anything to get excited about. As an example, if I remember correctly, I was looking at tickets for Cirque de Soleil tickets once, and you could purchase tickets in advance with an Amex. But being a Cirque de Soleil member or something (can't remember what it is called) also got you advanced purchase, and the only thing you had to do to join was register on their website with an e-mail address. I think just about everything I have looked at has some similar option where anyone with an e-mail address can also qualify for the advanced tickets.
SPG may have that benefit as well. It's a good card for lots of other reasons, so maybe that is an option for you.
Besides advanced ticket purchase, is there anything else you're looking for in an Amex card? I imagine they would smile upon your ACM experience and give you the backdating. The scores in your are from a little while ago, but assuming they've stayed the same or improved, I would guess that you could be approved for most things.
Do you fly often? Stay in hotels? Buy a lot of groceries?
Do you fly often? Stay in hotels? Buy a lot of groceries?
