Tried searching, but couldn't find an answer to this. Is it normal for the past year Amex has only shown me options for the Platinum as an upgrade path from my Gold or Green, but never as a standalone? Is it simply because they figure between my Gold, Green, Biz Gold, Biz Marriott, Biz Blue Plus, and Everyday - that I have too many AMEX cards and don't want a Platinum as another one? Is there a way around this if I do not want to upgrade my Gold/Green?