09-08-2012 01:11 PM
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.
09-08-2012 02:25 PM
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09-08-2012 07:11 PM
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.
09-08-2012 08:24 PM
Congrats!!!
Starting Score: 50409-08-2012 09:24 PM
Can you share your Fico scores/income AAOA the usual?
09-09-2012 08:16 PM
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.
09-09-2012 10:21 PM
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?
09-09-2012 10:24 PM
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: 56009-10-2012 04:16 PM
Awesome and so encouraging! CONGRATS!! ![]()

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