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Jatindrj
Posts: 24
Registered: ‎08-22-2012

First spree a great success

So my first credit card is a CapOne which Ive had for a year, never a limit increase beyond my 3k.  I used it to build history and up my credit score and decided it was time to go on a small spree and find something better. I applied for chase and discover 2 months ago. I received chase first, with a 2.5k limit, followed by discover with a 1.5k limit. I was a little disappointed that they couldn't at least match my CapOne limit, but was still happy to have more choices and to now get rewards. A couple weeks ago I also applied for Amex hoping they will match CapOne and saying this will be the last app for a long time. I received it today and when I opened it, I let out a nice "Holy **bleep**". 11.2k from Amex. They are now my favorite. Thanks to everyone who has shared their knowledge on this forum. It helped me with my first spree and also helped me understand the credit world a lot more.

Amex BCE - 13.9k, VentureOne - 5k, Slate - 5k, Discover It - 2.25k
11/12/12 TU (Discover):739
Goal: 750
Gardening until 8/2014.
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LS2982
Posts: 14,458
Registered: ‎04-09-2011

Re: First spree a great success

Wow CONGRATS!!!

Which AMEX product did you get?



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Jatindrj
Posts: 24
Registered: ‎08-22-2012

Re: First spree a great success

Blue cash everyday
Amex BCE - 13.9k, VentureOne - 5k, Slate - 5k, Discover It - 2.25k
11/12/12 TU (Discover):739
Goal: 750
Gardening until 8/2014.
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LS2982
Posts: 14,458
Registered: ‎04-09-2011

Re: First spree a great success


Jatindrj wrote:
Blue cash everyday

Very nice!!!

 

I want the BCP, gonna try to hold out until 7/13, but might bite on it in January for the backdating.

 




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EX (PLUS) 583 EQ FICO 565 TU FICO 590 3/15/2011 / Goal Scores: 720
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Shogun
Posts: 7,372
Registered: ‎04-15-2011

Re: First spree a great success

Congrats!!!

 


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jtc411
Posts: 169
Registered: ‎03-29-2012

Re: First spree a great success

Can you share your Fico scores/income AAOA the usual?


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Jatindrj
Posts: 24
Registered: ‎08-22-2012

Re: First spree a great success

Thanks all.


jtc411 wrote:

Can you share your Fico scores/income AAOA the usual?



At the time of the chase and discover apps, I had a ~1.5 year AAoA with a 714 Equifax. When I applied for Amex, I had a 727 Experian with a lower AAoA because of the two new cards. Income is at about 40k.

Amex BCE - 13.9k, VentureOne - 5k, Slate - 5k, Discover It - 2.25k
11/12/12 TU (Discover):739
Goal: 750
Gardening until 8/2014.
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Crashem
Posts: 2,351
Registered: ‎01-26-2012

Re: First spree a great success


Jatindrj wrote:

Thanks all.


jtc411 wrote:

Can you share your Fico scores/income AAOA the usual?



At the time of the chase and discover apps, I had a ~1.5 year AAoA with a 714 Equifax. When I applied for Amex, I had a 727 Experian with a lower AAoA because of the two new cards. Income is at about 40k.


great success story.  Seems to be outlier approval amount.  Mind answering a couple ofquestions?  Homeowner?  How long lived at current address?  How long at same job?

Amex Plat, Amex BCP 8k->24k (5/23/12), Amex TE 15k, CSP 25k, Chase Palladium 100k, Citibank AA 35k (AU), Firestone 1.8k->2.2k (8/20/12), HSBC 15k, JFCU Jloc 30k, PenFed Plat Rewards 30k, SF Fire 30k, US Bank Cash+ 25k
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nicholasyud
Posts: 1,589
Registered: ‎08-13-2012

Re: First spree a great success




At the time of the chase and discover apps, I had a ~1.5 year AAoA with a 714 Equifax. When I applied for Amex, I had a 727 Experian with a lower AAoA because of the two new cards. Income is at about 40k.


yo with 40k income and they gave you 11k ....man the world is knee down on you bro....good job man

 


Starting Score: 560
Current Score: 748 Wishlist: CSP, Simply Cash, SPG, BOLD, INK
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Walmart: 10k | Usaa: 4k | BCE: 3k | Amex Green: NSPL | Cap: 2k | Disco: 1.7k | ORchar: 0.4k

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beautybrainsbooty
Posts: 206
Registered: ‎08-02-2012

Re: First spree a great success

Awesome and so encouraging! CONGRATS!! :smileywink:

started mid 500's. Disputed incorrect items and within a month or two my scores have skyrocketed and continue to do so
EQ: 674 > 689 >695 with my new TLs reporting :smileywink:
TU: 661>780
Experian(or as I call them, the devil) I have no clue, they haven't released my report
Goal=720 across the board--currently searching for the perfect *third* card to maximize my profile and score :smileywink:

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