It was two years ago I reached out in these forums to help pull my credit out of total disarray, asking about where to get a secured card and basically anything to start. Well, it has all paid off. I got an Amex Gold in April, and a few minutes ago I was approved for one of THE hardest cards to get, and one of the most rewarding. It's music to your ears when an Amex rep says, "I am excited to tell you that you have been approved for the Blue Cash Preferred card." My next move is a Chase Freedom. Cash back is my best reward so those two cards should mesh well. I'll keep my cap1 secured and axe my Orchard very soon. Thanks everyone!
| Date Received |  | Card | | Status of Application | | Next Step | ||
| 08/08/12 | |
| | Approved | |
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I love reading 'success stories in progress'! I didn't app for the BCP, but the BCE... after a year or so I will see if it is advantageous to see if I can switch to the other. I just didn't want to app for something with an AF. At the same time, I app'd with Alliant Credit union for their Platinum Rewards card, thinking I would be counter offered the platinum instead. Nope, they approved me for the rewards card, with a very low APR (not that I carry a balance but still) and the 18 months of 0% or the no fee BT doesn't suck either.
Life is good, and with some patience and good gardening, its gonna get even better.
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