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Susyflower
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JC Penny CLI

I called their CS today to get my balance as for some reason can't log online for account mangement...anyways I took the plunge and asked for a CLI.  First I asked if it was a soft pull or a hard pull...CSR indicated that it is a soft hit.  Well...immediately was approved for an $1800 CLI.  I was at $500 CL so that is a nice jump and will make my util go down, plus a soft hit to boot.
 
I am so glad that I found MyFico...I never knew you could just ask for a CLI...I just waited around for the automatic ones and for some of my cards I've never got an increase...such as my JC Penny card.  Thanks to everybody for their valuable advice!
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creditdream
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Re: JC Penny CLI

Congrats for the cli Smiley Happy
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Anonymous
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Re: JC Penny CLI

Is it really a soft pull? I'm dying to see if I can get a bit more.
 
Karen
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Susyflower
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Re: JC Penny CLI

The CSR told me on the phone that she was told it was a "soft hit." That is the terminology that she used.  She'd better not have been lying to me!!!
 
Very courtous!!!


Message Edited by Susyflower on 07-24-2008 04:06 PM
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adamseve
Established Contributor

Re: JC Penny CLI

Yes it is a 'soft pull'.  I just got my card and called last night.  My initial CL was $500 and she bumped it to $1k for me in less than 30 seconds!
 
Don't try this with Belk however.  They will do a 'hard pull'.  Most people don't tell you unless you ask but this particular rep told me before she moved forward to get my approval.  Really appreciated that!
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Susyflower
New Contributor

Re: JC Penny CLI

It was very fast for the approval...I asked for the CLI, I heard "click, click, click" and then the CSR saying "yes, you've been approved for $1,800.  Do you accpet that?"  I wonder what would've happened if I had said no I was hoping for a little more.  Didn't want to push my luck though.
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rj2311
Valued Member

Re: JC Penny CLI

How long have you had the card?  Do you use it alot?  PIF every month?
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