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MrSmooth
Valued Member
‎01-29-2024 05:20 PM
‎01-29-2024 05:20 PM

Getting There

So I applied for the Walgreens co-branded card. Bad news, I wasn't approved for the co-branded card. Good news, I was approved for the Walgreens card at $1,000 limit. 

 

A year ago, I would have danced in the streets if any store gave me even $300. 

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sznthescore
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‎01-29-2024 05:32 PM
‎01-29-2024 05:32 PM

Re: Getting There

Congrats on the $1k approval. I know the feeling of "getting there". Slow and steady wins the race. 

REBUILDER CARDS




Goal: FICO 700+
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BigBS
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‎01-29-2024 05:37 PM
‎01-29-2024 05:37 PM

Re: Getting There

Congrats on the approval!

Score: EQ(809) EX(819) TU(800)
INQs: EQ(7) EX(16) TU(8)
Last INQ: 13 Jul 23

Total Credit Limit - $2.0M

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nytokyobred79
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‎01-29-2024 05:47 PM
‎01-29-2024 05:47 PM

Re: Getting There

Congrats on the approval and hopefully, you'll be able to pc the card to the co-branded version down the line. 

Avoided credit cards after ruining my financial health but got back into the game in 2019 after a 20 year hiatus
Total Revolving CL- $215,200 | Order of Opened Cards
Delta SkyMiles Blue- SL-$1K | CL- $22.6K
Delta SkyMiles Reserve- SL- $10K | CL- $20K
Chase Sapphire Reserve- SL $20K | CL- $40.5K
Cap 1 Venture Rewards- SL $10K | CL $ 21.5K
Amex Everyday Preferred- SL $13.1K | CL $10K ( moved some limits around )
Chase Freedom Unlimited: SL $23.4K| CL $39.8K
BOA Unlimited Cash SL: $20.8K| CL $15K moved some limits around)
BOA Travel Rewards SL: $20.8K | CL $5.8K(moved some limits around)
Amex Blue Cash Preferred SL: $10K
Amex Green Card: NPSL / POT: 17K
BOA BankAmericard: SL: $5K | CL: $30K
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KingRue8500
Senior Contributor
‎01-29-2024 06:34 PM
‎01-29-2024 06:34 PM

Re: Getting There

Congrats on your myWalgreens Card approval




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WarCulture
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‎01-29-2024 07:00 PM
‎01-29-2024 07:00 PM

Re: Getting There

Congrats, might as well apply for at least 2 more. 

 

Jokes, I get excited in those moments and keep trying my luck.

 

As stated above slow and steady!

FICOs: EQ - 730↑ / TU - 735↑ / EX - 736↑
WALLET: CL → 70K / UT → 1%

"An investment in knowledge pays the best interest." - BF
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imtherealghost
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‎01-29-2024 07:46 PM
‎01-29-2024 07:46 PM

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Congratulations on the approval!

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CorpCrMgr1
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‎01-29-2024 09:44 PM
‎01-29-2024 09:44 PM

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Congratulations! Keep moving forward!!

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youngandcreditwrthy
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‎01-30-2024 09:28 AM
‎01-30-2024 09:28 AM

Re: Getting There

Congrats! 1000 is such  a milestone when building/rebuilding! :-) It cant be pc;ed but it  you could be offered a graduation with a higher CL and a new account in 2+ years. 

 

P.S. starting asking for soft pull clis after 3 months

Marriott PR$25k | BCE $24.5K |BankAmericard Visa $25k| BOA Better Bal $17.5k |Wmt Discover $12.5k | BR Visa $17.5k | Amex Delta Gold $10k | Discover IT $10k | Paypal Extras MC $15k | Amazon Store $10k|Smile Gen $7.25k | Dillard's $10k | West Elm $4k| Express $3.05K | Mypoints.com Visa $4.5k | Freedom Visa $1k| Amex Surpass $1k
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coreyb80
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‎01-30-2024 09:47 AM
‎01-30-2024 09:47 AM

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Congrats on the approval!  Some progress is better than none!!

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