@CreditResuscitation wrote:@TheConductor Point taken. And with that, I'm going to take your advice and wait before I hop back in the app game. And @tinuviel I'm going to look into that. Exactly what is it and where do I go to sign up.
It's an annual promotion that Amex has been doing, with the intent of encouraging folks to shop at small businesses. You register any card that runs on the Amex network with them, and then on Saturday, Nov. 24th make a purchase of $25 or more at a small business. This means a business that is not part of a chain or franchise. You'll then receive a $25 statement credit. Last year we ate at a local restaurant and paid for it with my Amex Green, then we went and purchased our Christmas tree from a local lot and paid for it with my Dillard's Amex. Between the two, we saved $50 on things that we were going to be spending money on anyway -- a great deal!
Here's the link to the official site:
https://www.americanexpress.com/us/small-business/Shop-Small/
And here's the link to the forum thread:
http://ficoforums.myfico.com/t5/Credit-Cards/Amex-Small-Business-Sat/td-p/1686926
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Starting Score: 546@tinuviel I don't thin I'm going to make the dealine for that because I haven't gotten my card yet. 
It's cool, there's always next year.
@CreditResuscitation wrote:@tinuviel I don't thin I'm going to make the dealine for that because I haven't gotten my card yet.
Oh, you're right... silly me. Nevertheless, keep it in mind for next year. It's a good promotion and you'll have your card ready and waiting for it... and maybe even another Amex to add to the fun! In the meantime, just use your new card responsibly and enjoy the Dillard's rewards. 
Current Scores: EQ 775 (03/04/2014), EX 756 (03/01/2014), TU 760 (03/01/2014)
Ruby Spade Garden Club Member - Last App: 03/04/2013 - No apps until 2014
Cards: Cap1 Venture 6.4k, Cap1 Quicksilver MC 1.75k, BankAmericard 1-2-3 Visa Signature - UCF Alumni Association 5k, Discover 7k, Citi Diamond Preferred MC 10.35k, Wells Fargo Rewards Visa 7k, Chase Freedom 5k, Chase Ink 7.5k, Amex Green NPSL, Dillard's Amex 7.5k, JC Penney 7.5k, Kay Jeweler's 5.1k
