http://disqus.com/by/bkalb/enMon, 18 Aug 2008 15:11:21 -0000http://bobcaswell.com/2008/08/15/canceling-credit-cards-why-not-online/#comment-1602608<p>Hey Bob. I like the new website so far, and just registered. I actually cancelled a Circuit City credit card last month (Can't remember which company's card is was though). Cancelling was actually pretty simple. A lot of times with the automated phone systems if you hit "0" enough times you'll go straight to a person. From there I just had to say "no thank you" sternly a couple of times and it was done with. I have in the past though had more difficult experiences. One other thing I'd really like to hear about from someone is the American Express platinum card. I just signed up for one after years of being a gold card holder and tossing the platinum offers in the shredder. What caught my attention was the claim that you can get free companion airfare on some of the major airlines and complementary room upgrades at hotels. I was skepitcal and never did it because of the atrocious annual fee ($450) but called and talked them into cutting it in half for the first year. Figured I'll give it a shot and if I can save $450 in airfare and hotel rooms over the next year I'll keep it, and if not, I'll get rid of it. If anyone has any experience with this card I'd like to hear about it. There is a lot of blog-talk out there which seems to be split 50/50 on the card.</p>bkalbMon, 18 Aug 2008 15:11:21 -0000