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I switched back to Amex despite them offering worse rewards than my other card because of this. Other card: I returned an item, with proof of delivery via UPS
by twblalock 4y ago
I switched back to Amex despite them offering worse rewards than my other card because of this.
Other card: I returned an item, with proof of delivery via UPS tracking. Never got a refund. Opened a dispute. Weeks later, the dispute was resolved in the merchant's favor despite the merchant providing nothing as evidence except the original receipt. I had to call the help line, deal with several uncomprehending service reps until one of them re-opened the dispute, asking me to resubmit the same documents I submitted the first time! Finally the dispute was resolved in my favor a month later.
Amex: I ordered some items from a local store to be delivered and the order was cancelled without my money being refunded. I received an email with a few questions, which I answered. A few weeks later the dispute was resolved in my favor.
I still need to carry another card because some merchants don't accept Amex, but I use the Amex for everything I possibly can. I'm giving up some cash back rewards to do so, and I'm also paying an annual fee, but that's a small price to pay for getting better service when something goes wrong.
- kylehotchkiss 4y agoAmex Gold is pretty decent for travel rewards (4x for food/groceries) and amex points are ranked pretty well for value by the points guy (https://thepointsguy.com/guide/amex-points-value/ https://thepointsguy.com/guide/amex-points-value/) - certainly structured differently than cash back but free travel with a year or two of normal expenses isn't too bad a deal
- twblalock 4y agoIn the past few years the concept of "travel" has become a bit more difficult. I decided I'd rather have the simplicity of cash back instead.