Thanks all. In my case it was easier than it is for most, I had no baddies I just didn't have anything. And I got a little help from Amex with backdating to 1993. But I haver seen my scores move up, sometimes very slowly, since I really started working it, which was about the same time I started lurking around here. For everyone there is hope, just be patient and ask for help if you need it.
What's in my wallet: Cap1 Venture NFCU Sig Visa Delta Gold Amex BCE Citi Simplicity IHG World MC Amazon Visa CSP
Starting Score: 5/2010 550-ish
Current Score: 6/20/2013 TU 800 6/20/2013 EQ 770 6/20/2013 EX 775
Goal Score: 800 accross the board