I finally got the recognition I so richly deserve

[Platapus]

It has become evident that I am just a little bit better than the riff raff on this board.

Today, I received in the mail, a very very exclusive offer. I will describe it to you all because this will be the closest you will ever come to it.:smug:

Feel free to bask in my glory.:sunny:

I was invited to apply for the new and very exclusive Visa Black Card. It is limited to only 1% of the US residents to ensure the highest caliber of personal service is provided to every cardmember.

13.24% APR (variable at 10% over Prime)
Limited Membership
24-hour concierge service
EXCLUSIVE rewards program
Patent Pending Carbon Card

All for a $495.00 annual fee.

Are they F-ing kidding??

Who the F would pay $495 per year to have a credit card with 13% APR???

What a frigging scam! Oh and I was selected. How was I selected? and why did I get this invitation via bulk mail?

Sheesh, $500 per year and 13% APR ohhhh sign me up today!! A black credit card, people will be sooooo impressed.

Anyone else get this oh so exclusive offer?
:rotfl:

[bookworm_020]

No I didn't, but why would I when my Credit Union offers me a Visa Credit card with 11.5% interest and up to 55 days interest free?

No Fees or charges as well

I wouldn't go near a bank these days here in Australia. The "Big" four banks here all rank in the top 10 best financial institutions in the world. How do you think they got there!:stare::stare::stare::stare:

[AVGWarhawk]

Who the F would pay $495 per year to have a credit card with 13% APR???


You would be very surprised how may apply and get hosed. If people will hand over their bank account information to Baboo in Africa so he can put millions into said bank account, people will sign up for this card.

[surf_ten]

Yes I was also received a similiar solicitation last fall. Like you I just scoffed at the notion of paying $500 dollars for the privledge of swiping a black piece of plastic through a card reader.

[Buddahaid]

It's not black, it's ebony! Do I have to explain everything? Anyway couldn't you do that with Capital One's build your card deal, or are those barbarians lying?

Buddahaid

[FIREWALL]

I have a Platinum Visa. Never heard of a special Black\Ebony Visa.

I have heard of a Black American Express card.

Only a handfull of people have one.

[Thomen]

Anyone else get this oh so exclusive offer?
:rotfl:

I got this, too.. laughed and threw it out.. :D

[mookiemookie]

I have a Platinum Visa. Never heard of a special Black\Ebony Visa.

I have heard of a Black American Express card.

Only a handfull of people have one.

Not as exclusive as they used to be. One of my friends has one. The funny thing about the Amex Centurion cards is that they're really thick and pretty heavy!

[Task Force]

Not as exclusive as they used to be. One of my friends has one. The funny thing about the Amex Centurion cards is that they're really thick and pretty heavy!

Cause they have gps tracking devices in them...:yep:

[FIREWALL]

Not as exclusive as they used to be. One of my friends has one. The funny thing about the Amex Centurion cards is that they're really thick and pretty heavy!

I will say I think you might be mistaken or you have an extremely wealthy friend.

$2500.00 annual dues
$5000.00 initiation fee

And a minimun $500,000.00 spent anually. Yes $500,000.00

As is required on SubSim the link > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centurion_Card

[bookworm_020]

I will say I think you might be mistaken or you have an extremely wealthy friend.

$2500.00 annual dues
$5000.00 initiation fee

And a minimun $500,000.00 spent anually. Yes $500,000.00

As is required on SubSim the link > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centurion_Card

Annual fee of US$ 3,450 for Australia! We're getting ripped off!!!!:o:doh::shifty::stare:

[mookiemookie]

I will say I think you might be mistaken or you have an extremely wealthy friend.

$2500.00 annual dues
$5000.00 initiation fee

And a minimun $500,000.00 spent anually. Yes $500,000.00

As is required on SubSim the link > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centurion_Card

Yes, I know all of that. I have an extremely wealthy friend.

[Sailor Steve]

I may have gotten one in the mail and not known about it. I throw away all credit card offers, as no one is going to give me credit anyway. Hey, maybe I threw away a million smackoleons and never even knew...:cry:

[Jimbuna]

Pretty much the same in the UK......the banks are falling over themselves to get people to use their cards to pay off existing balances on competitors cards.

It's really a vicious cycle usually ending up with the man in the street racking up huge debts as a consequence.

Sadly, some people are so desperate they go for it.

[Aramike]

Yes, I know all of that. I have an extremely wealthy friend.But you said not very exclusive ... those kinds of limits are extremely exclusive.

[FIREWALL]

Only a handfull of people have been issued a Black AMEX card.

These are the kind of people of wealth that can buy an Island and use this card to pay for it. it hasn't any credit line limit.

You can't apply for this card.
The card is issued by invite ONLY.

Some examples. Ophra Winfrey, Bill Gates, Warren Buffet, Sir Richard Branson and the like.

If your a multi millionaire you won't qualify and won't be asked.

[PeriscopeDepth]

Banks have to pay off all those bad loans somehow, as if they were marked to market most major banks would be insolvent. What better way to do it than aggressively market more debt to the consumer.

PD

[mookiemookie]

But you said not very exclusive ... those kinds of limits are extremely exclusive.

Ah ah, I said not AS exclusive as it USED to be. It used to be limited to just a handful of people like Bill Gates, et al. Now they're not as rare as that. My friend owns his own financial firm so he makes that sort of money and pays for things with his Amex Black card exclusively. He's definitely very wealthy, but not on the list of Forbes multi-billionaires.

My girlfriend's a bartender and sees them. Not every day, but she says she does see them here and there.

[FIREWALL]

Now Everyone can have a Black Card.

http://www.blackcardkit.com/

[Task Force]

Ya know... wanting to have a special creditcard... is really really nerdy...

Oah look at me... I gots a black credit card...:88)

[FIREWALL]

Ya know... wanting to have a special creditcard... is really really nerdy...

Oah look at me... I gots a black credit card...:88)

Didn't you know... Black is the in thing now.

Ever since Obama became Prez, almost everyone has a new black best friend or always had one. :roll:

[mookiemookie]

Now Everyone can have a Black Card.

http://www.blackcardkit.com/

Sneaky little popup on that site: http://imgur.com/ukMU7.png

[Task Force]

yea, press the X...

[Jimbuna]

Ya know... wanting to have a special creditcard... is really really nerdy...

Oah look at me... I gots a black credit card...:88)

How much pocket money do you get? :hmmm:

If it's enough to qualify you for one of them cards then your parents are obviously mega rich :o

[Task Force]

nothing... as I dont need allowance... the max I buy a year is afiew games I want(unless my joystick or soething gets broken)... and Im not jokeing... I spend less than 150$s a year on stuff.

[Aramike]

Heh, for the amount of fees required on those cards one may as well hire bodyguards and carry cold hard cash.

[Jimbuna]

Heh, for the amount of fees required on those cards one may as well hire bodyguards and carry cold hard cash.

Always available if the wages are pitched at the right level :DL

[FIREWALL]

Yes, I know all of that. I have an extremely wealthy friend.

I doubt mowing his lawn makes you his best friend. :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

[mookiemookie]

I doubt mowing his lawn makes you his best friend. :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

:stare: :rotfl:

[FIREWALL]

I'm glad you have a sense of humor Mookie. :up:

Seems like alot here are loseing theirs in these tough times.

[Aramike]

I'm glad you have a sense of humor Mookie. :up:

Seems like alot here are loseing theirs in these tough times.Me too. Kudos, Mookie! :salute:

[Jimbuna]

I'm glad you have a sense of humor Mookie. :up:

Seems like alot here are loseing theirs in these tough times.

You do realise he's referring to Neal....don't you :hmmm: