Not for the lack of trying...I have applied 3 times for the CSP and they always deny me because of the forclosure in 2008
*8/10/13
@dodfire wrote:Sorry Lexie I know I was suppose to stop but now I am done...I promise!!!!!
So over the past couple of days here is what I have done.
Citi Prestige
Citi Thank You Premier Signature
Amex Platinum
Visa Black Card
Yes I know that is over $1500 a year in AF but the companion tickets on the Prestige and Platinum will pay for that as I and my family are doing a lot of international travel.
Nice! Congratulations!
Starting Score: 639 (Walmart TU)
Congratulations on the success! 
Out of curiosity though, since I don't know many other people to whom this question can be addressed: What do you find useful about the Visa Black card beyond the benefits that the Amex Platinum offers?
@myjourney wrote:
@dodfire wrote:Sorry Lexie I know I was suppose to stop but now I am done...I promise!!!!!
So over the past couple of days here is what I have done.
Citi Prestige
Citi Thank You Premier Signature
Amex Platinum
Visa Black Card
Yes I know that is over $1500 a year in AF but the companion tickets on the Prestige and Platinum will pay for that as I and my family are doing a lot of international travel.
Congrats nice line up dodfire
ERT Hiring (2)
Requirements ...both must cover 1 timezone 24/7
Must monitor 1 repeat professional escapee very elusive almost slippery Lol
must be able to cuff,duct tape,chain,tie to garden tree experience using cattle prod pref. ...LMAO
Need to fill position A.S.A.P.
Too Funny!!!! haha seriously tho..Im done!!!
@HiLine wrote:Congratulations on the success!
Out of curiosity though, since I don't know many other people to whom this question can be addressed: What do you find useful about the Visa Black card beyond the benefits that the Amex Platinum offers?
Thanks!!!! 
As I said before, as far as the benefits, rewards, perks, etc. I still think that the Amex Platinum is the better card up against the Visa Black.
I wanted the Black Card more for a personal gratification. Because it was my number one goal card back when it came out. Knowing I could never and will never get something of an exclusive card such as the Centurion or Palladium. I made the Visa Black my GOAL card.
I know many people dont like it, and there are those even on this forum that say "anyone" can get the card. Well good for them. I did what I did for ME and not anyone else.
So in closing...if you compare the two cards I still say stick with the Platinum.
@myjourney
Definitely need to hire 2 more ERTs! This one wore me out!
Definitely need to hire 2 more ERTs! This one wore me out!
@09Lexie wrote:
@myjourney
Definitely need to hire 2 more ERTs! This one wore me out!
MyJourney & Lexie I will not cause any more trouble!! But seriously you are going to have to work out a rotation of sleep schedules so someone can keep me company during "MY" daytime hours so I do not get bored and do something stupid!!!! LOL
@dodfire wrote:
@HiLine wrote:Congratulations on the success!
Out of curiosity though, since I don't know many other people to whom this question can be addressed: What do you find useful about the Visa Black card beyond the benefits that the Amex Platinum offers?Thanks!!!!
As I said before, as far as the benefits, rewards, perks, etc. I still think that the Amex Platinum is the better card up against the Visa Black.
I wanted the Black Card more for a personal gratification. Because it was my number one goal card back when it came out. Knowing I could never and will never get something of an exclusive card such as the Centurion or Palladium. I made the Visa Black my GOAL card.
I know many people dont like it, and there are those even on this forum that say "anyone" can get the card. Well good for them. I did what I did for ME and not anyone else.
So in closing...if you compare the two cards I still say stick with the Platinum.
Thanks for the perspective! Will keep that in mind when I have a need for a premium card in the future which hopefully won't be too far.