I called and spoke with a rep who says I don't need to open up a secured card as well since I have the unsecured. I want the secured to have anothe trade line with a high CL ( i would make addtl deposits until it reaches 5000 or more). I know Cap1 and Orchard are not going to grow and plan to close them before the AF is charged. Couldn't I request NFCU to PC the secured card at that time which would be in 6 months? Any advice.
1. For future prime cards with high CLs
2. Only have three open revolving accounts of which two I will close in 6 months.
3. I can control the limit and possibly PC to a signature card.
4. They would use the same HP they just did and i would receive two cards. Take the hit to AAOA and garden for another 6 months.
FWIW his plan is sound for pretty much anyone who doesn't have access to NFCU.
NFCU cuts the traditional tradeline CL issue, the OP will get the same outstanding limits others have received here from them as his credit file grows; however, for just about anyone else without access to the Candyland which is NFCU, I'd certainly consider it. I'm debating doing it again since my BOFA secured experiment didn't work as well as possible once I sort through my Fed tax lien albatross and while it's looking like my mortgage plans may move into 2014.
In my opinion I think you should use the 2k card responsibly... and app for the flagship card in 4 months to 6 months... no need to get a secured card.
FICO 9: 
Filed Chapter 13 on 6/1/2017 after job loss. Discharged 6/1/2022.
Goal: Gardening!
Filed Chapter 13 on 6/1/2017 after job loss. Discharged 6/1/2022.
Goal: Gardening!
I like that idea. In the garden I go!!! Thanks to all for the sound advice.