Not sure how everybody else has gotten on but calling the AMEX platinum helpline after being offerred downgraded cards, I was offerred 1000 points 
I think even the agent was a bit suprised at it - could just be me but I think with the coming changes they know many will try it and will see who blinks first

I think even the agent was a bit suprised at it - could just be me but I think with the coming changes they know many will try it and will see who blinks first