I've had the Marriott card for almost a week now...I've used it at several places so far, but only one person has mentioned how heavy it was. She asked me what type of card it was and I replied "uh...it's a Marriott Visa...I think it's made out of metal"...I def need to come up with a better response for cool points lol
@mattmix36 wrote:I've had the Marriott card for almost a week now...I've used it at several places so far, but only one person has mentioned how heavy it was. She asked me what type of card it was and I replied "uh...it's a Marriott Visa...I think it's made out of metal"...I def need to come up with a better response for cool points lol
LOL next time try "it's the VIP Black Marriott Visa and only 10000000 were made in the world" lol
@lostsols wrote:The Ritz card really isn't materially thicker than other cards. I've never had an issue sliding it through a card reader. The material is just inordinately heavier. It's a super cool card. I don't use it a ton since my other cards provide better rewards (at least for my lifestyle), but I always carry it in my wallet and when I do use it, it usually garners a pretty fun reaction from others. 8-)
My card reader at the office has a thinner swipe slot than retail operations, my Marriott and CSP jpretty much fills the gap!!
I'm sure it does get a reaction, my "lightweight" Marriott garners enough reaction 
@Anonymous wrote:Just for the fun of it I weighed my cards.
The two obvious winners are CSP and Chase Marriott both at 12 grams individually. Together, they come in at 25 grams so each are something over 12 grams.
Discover, Amex, Freedom, and right down the line, 5 grams and the lightest...the clear Amex BCP at 4 grams.
I'm not surprised with the Marriott card as I have had a couple of retailers mention that it is the heaviest card they have ever held.
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How does the marriott card feel compared to the CSP? Is it the same material just different color or are the cards totally different?
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@mattmix36 wrote:I've had the Marriott card for almost a week now...I've used it at several places so far, but only one person has mentioned how heavy it was. She asked me what type of card it was and I replied "uh...it's a Marriott Visa...I think it's made out of metal"...I def need to come up with a better response for cool points lol
The only comment I have gotten so far is about my CSP and it wasn't the weight it was the fact that the numbers were on the back and not the front .
I'm fairly certain they are made out of the same material and feel the same. I have the Marriot reward card and the United Miliage Club card through Chase and they are identical as far as feel and weight (I think the CSP is the same). The only cards, that I know of, that are heavier are the JP Palladium and the Ritz Carlton...Although, the Visa Black through Barclays may be heavier than the Marriot/United/CSP--the Black just isn't worth IMO.
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@dilettante wrote:I read it online. Someone had measured the weight of both cards. Another person even did a chemical analysis of the Pallasium. Anyhow, when you hold those cards, you can tell they are substantially heavier than CSP.
+1. I've weighed it as well, and 27 grams is correct.
Sometimes I find it to be too heavy. The most commonly used cards are in vertical slots in my wallet. Its fallen out several times before when I was paying at the till, and it hit the ground with a loud clang. A few times the person behind me even picked it up, and then started commenting about it which was awkward to say the least.
I've never had that problem with the CSP or UA Club cards since they're significantly lighter.
Sounds like your lucky it didn't fall on your foot and break your toe!