Barclays Credit Card in a Pine Wood Casket

[Anonymous]

I just recevied this by FedEx. It was heavy for a box of its size. Upon opening it I found a wood pine box like you would get back with cremated human remains. I thought maybe it was a gag gift. So I opened further and it was from Barclays Bank. My new Luxury Card which is replacing my one to expire next month.

What on earth are they thinking to send a card in this burial box? The last time about 4 years ago they sent it in a fancy box that looked like a Rolex Box. Now this? I am sure I am not the only one who was horrified opening it. Did any one else ever see such a thing? This really did upset me and for no reason. If not for the fact it has a ginormous CL I would have closed it. And for this I am paying such a high AF?

Thoughts?

Thanks

Mark

[SUPERSQUID]

CONGRATS ON THE CARD !!!!!

What will they think of next?

[wasCB14]

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@SUPERSQUID wrote:

CONGRATS ON THE CARD !!!!!

What will they think of next?

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If Pinewood Derby and Soap Box Derby merged, would there be a Pine Box Derby?

Keep in mind these are the same clowns that came out with:

[SUPERSQUID]

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@wasCB14 wrote:

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@SUPERSQUID wrote:

CONGRATS ON THE CARD !!!!!

What will they think of next?

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If Pinewood Derby and Soap Box Derby merged, would there be a Pine Box Derby?

Keep in mind these are the same clowns that came out with:

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NICE CARD !!!!!

[iced]

I still don't get what's wrong with a simple paper envelope. Why waste wood on something like this at all?

[wasCB14]

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@iced wrote:

I still don't get what's wrong with a simple paper envelope. Why waste wood on something like this at all?

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The card has generally gone for image over substance. It's not a crazy business model.

Mass-mail "Black Card" invitations but make it sound exclusive, limit the actual perks/credits, collect AFs, and enjoy nice big margins on a smaller customer base...while Amex Platinum gives out $1,000+ SUBs like candy in its battle with CSR.