• Visitors can check out the Forum FAQ by clicking this link. You have to register before you can post: click the REGISTER link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. View our Forum Privacy Policy.
  • Want to receive the latest contracting news and advice straight to your inbox? Sign up to the ContractorUK newsletter here. Every sign up will also be entered into a draw to WIN £100 Amazon vouchers!
Collapse

You are not logged in or you do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons:

  • You are not logged in. If you are already registered, fill in the form below to log in, or follow the "Sign Up" link to register a new account.
  • You may not have sufficient privileges to access this page. Are you trying to edit someone else's post, access administrative features or some other privileged system?
  • If you are trying to post, the administrator may have disabled your account, or it may be awaiting activation.

Previously on "I am richer than thou!"

Collapse

  • AtW
    replied

    Leave a comment:


  • Diver
    replied
    Originally posted by Freamon View Post
    It takes a very particular type of special to pick that kind of thing up.

    But anyway mine is custom - I preferred that design so they printed it for me.
    I have a personalised Debit card but they wouldn't personalise my Platinum Card (Same bank) stating security and use issues

    Leave a comment:


  • Freamon
    replied
    Originally posted by MarillionFan View Post
    That's a 2005 black card, the outer edge bonding changed to a new card in 2005.
    It takes a very particular type of special to pick that kind of thing up.

    But anyway mine is custom - I preferred that design so they printed it for me.

    Leave a comment:


  • Diver
    replied
    The American Express Centurian or black card, made of titanium, was introduced in 1999 and is extended to consumers on an invite-only basis. There is no formula for qualifying. "It's decided person by person," general consensus is that eligibility involves a stellar credit score, a minimum of $250,000 a year – or roughly $21,000 a month – in charges, and at least one year's history as an American Express cardholder, as well as significant net worth.

    American Express is tight lipped on the details. there is a one-time, $5,000 initiation fee, and a $2,500 annual fee.

    The Centurion Card is a charge card, not a credit card, which means the balance must be paid in full every month.

    There are several hundred personal Centurion Cards in circulation with the extremely wealthy, Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban, and millionaire mogul Giovanni Zampolli. both have one..............................

    Leave a comment:


  • MarillionFan
    replied
    Originally posted by Freamon View Post
    What makes you suspect it's out of date?
    That's a 2005 black card, the outer edge bonding changed to a new card in 2005.

    Leave a comment:


  • Freamon
    replied
    Originally posted by MarillionFan View Post
    Wow! An out of date card. Brilliant.
    What makes you suspect it's out of date?

    Leave a comment:


  • MarillionFan
    replied
    Originally posted by Freamon View Post
    My wallet contains one card:

    Wow! An out of date card. Brilliant.

    Leave a comment:


  • Freamon
    replied
    My wallet contains one card:

    Leave a comment:


  • Zippy
    replied
    Originally posted by TimberWolf View Post
    Nothing <pulls out empty pockets>. Your round.
    I tried that line and MF suddenly found the ceiling very interesting.

    Leave a comment:


  • norrahe
    replied
    €10 in notes and about €2,70 in shrapnel

    Leave a comment:


  • d000hg
    replied
    There's US$3 in the hat on my desk.

    Leave a comment:


  • doodab
    replied
    I have a couple of thousand local currency units. I've no idea what that is in pounds but it should cover my dinner and a beer.

    Leave a comment:


  • Halo Jones
    replied
    Originally posted by PRC1964 View Post
    I don't carry cash. I have people to do that for me.
    +1

    Leave a comment:


  • SimonMac
    replied
    Originally posted by Diver View Post
    £25 (A £20 & a dogeared £5 note)
    2 Visa cards
    1 mastercard
    2 debit cards
    6 different client security cards
    3 Hotel Loyalty cards
    Loads of other peoples business cards (now being filed in the appropriate receptacle)
    I have one bank card and 5 coffee loyalty cards

    Leave a comment:


  • Diver
    replied
    £25 (A £20 & a dogeared £5 note)
    2 Visa cards
    1 mastercard
    2 debit cards
    6 different client security cards
    3 Hotel Loyalty cards
    Loads of other peoples business cards (now being filed in the appropriate receptacle)

    Leave a comment:

Working...
X