I recently paid off a credit card (Cap1) and paid another down to a $6 balance (OB). I got a 23 point increase when one reported (still waiting on the other to update to zero). Yesterday I got another alert. Cap1 reported a $4 increase and I gained another 7 points. From a $4 increase!! It really made an impression because after reading all the post on UTIL, I know now I didnt fully understand how a percentage point here and there could make such a difference. Thanks to all those who take the time to respond to posts and share your wisdom 
Thought about that too. My CMS is still showing the balance! Perhaps some aging, combined? Who knows, but I'll take every single lil point
I am working on my utility as welL. Your news is great encouragement!
Starting Score: 9/2012 - 609
Very nice!
CONGRATS on your point increases!
Strange isn't it? Congrats!
July 2013 score: EQ FICO 819, TU08 778, EX "806 lender pull 07/26/2013
Goal Score: All Scores 760+, Newest goal 800+
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Current scores after adding $81K in CLs and 2 new cars since July 2013
EQ:809 TU 777 EX 790 Now it's just garden time!
June 2017 update: All scores over 820, just pure gardening now.