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Are Kays Jewery Credit cards hard to get?

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remarc
Regular Contributor

Re: Are Kays Jewery Credit cards hard to get?

I was approved for $5100 - 12 Inquiries - 6 of those were auto in the last two years. I had scores of all in the range of 650. No baddies. No lates.
Message 11 of 29
zerobacan
Established Contributor

Re: Are Kays Jewery Credit cards hard to get?

Those big CL sound nice, however I would not buy anything there... I need to increase my utilization this month, but the new account would hurt me more than help me...

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Message 12 of 29
MarcinXP
Frequent Contributor

Re: Are Kays Jewery Credit cards hard to get?

Just got an engagement ring from there and I got a 628 EQ and 635 TU. Couple of CapOne with $1000 limit, Amazon with $650. Got approved for $2800 which shocked me so it's easy to get. I got 2 COs from 2008 paid, 2 COs from 2007 not paid and State Lien paid and released from 08. 52k income.

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Message 13 of 29
zerobacan
Established Contributor

Re: Are Kays Jewery Credit cards hard to get?

Nice!! Can i apply online?
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Message 14 of 29
Robertwd82
New Contributor

Re: Are Kays Jewery Credit cards hard to get?

Zales is also easy to get financing, and you can usually haggle price with them to get a significant discount.  Kays, not so much.  

 

I would apply online, then negotiate in store.  When asked for payment, give them your account number.

Message 15 of 29
HindSight_20_20
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Re: Are Kays Jewery Credit cards hard to get?

Kays was one of the cards I acquired during my 2010 spree - easy to get..? Yes.  Does it show an avail balance on your CR? Yes,  But if I had it to do again I'd pass on them.  I'm not fond of the 're-qualifying' factor they use every year to 'see' if you are still approved for the 'loan' based on the fact that they are not a 'true' revolving account - so I'd say go the gift card route as mentioned before with them.    And just wait on a 'real' revolver that will work for you (i.e. Points, cash back etc) to use on things like this.

 

Never had to 're-qualify' Smiley Frustrated after a year with no use on any of my other cards.... 'just sayin'  

 


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Message 16 of 29
snowkitty
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Re: Are Kays Jewery Credit cards hard to get?


@HindSight_20_20 wrote:

Kays was one of the cards I acquired during my 2010 spree - easy to get..? Yes.  Does it show an avail balance on your CR? Yes,  But if I had it to do again I'd pass on them.  I'm not fond of the 're-qualifying' factor they use every year to 'see' if you are still approved for the 'loan' based on the fact that they are not a 'true' revolving account - so I'd say go the gift card route as mentioned before with them.    And just wait on a 'real' revolver that will work for you (i.e. Points, cash back etc) to use on things like this.

 

Never had to 're-qualify' Smiley Frustrated after a year with no use on any of my other cards.... 'just sayin'  

 


That's interesting and I don't think I would like that either!

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Message 17 of 29
Burned2manybridgesB4
Valued Contributor

Re: Are Kays Jewery Credit cards hard to get?

I'm headed to the store this saturday...(more like dragged there...)

I'll give you guys a heads up at to the pain of getting this card. Right now I"m about 670's.

Message 18 of 29
dpride86
Regular Contributor

Re: Are Kays Jewery Credit cards hard to get?

please keep us updated on the results
-Current Score: TU 719 EQ 705 and EX 708 1-11-15
-My Goal: 740+ on all 3
-My wallet:
NFCU Cash Rewards 17k,Fidelity Amex 10.1k, QS 8k, DCU Visa Platinum 7.5k, Chase Freedom 7k, Penfed Promise 6.5k, Amex BCE 6k and Citi 5K.
Message 19 of 29
Burned2manybridgesB4
Valued Contributor

Re: Are Kays Jewery Credit cards hard to get?

Easy to get. Pain free. Quick call from their financier due to my FA. $5400.00 approved.
Message 20 of 29
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