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jropeter
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Capital One Troubles

I think I'm about to be done with Capital One. I have four cards with them, all with limits under 1,000 dollars. I've requested cli's with them on countless occasions, and they are always unwilling to oblige my requests. Its completely frustrating. While these cards did help me build credit when I got them back in 2009, my credit has drastically improved, and I feel like they are not an accurate representation of my current credit profile.

 

What do you all think: should I drop them all, take the hit on my AAoA and get newer and better cards, or should I just keep them? Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!

 

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myjourney
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Re: Capital One Troubles

Have you gone the EO route?

Before you app think...
Have you done your research of the CC?
Does it fit your spending?
Do you have a plan for the bonus w/o going into debt?
Can you afford the AF?
Do you know the cards benefits? Is it worth the HP?
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SunriseEarth
Moderator Emeritus

Re: Capital One Troubles


@myjourney wrote:

Have you gone the EO route?


+1.  The frontline CSRs and the LUV button don't always work.  Best to call the EO and see where you get.  



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jropeter
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Re: Capital One Troubles

No I have not. I've read on different posts that others have had successful encounters taking the EO route...I guess I'm just a bit apprehensive. I'm tired of them telling me "no."

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myjourney
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Re: Capital One Troubles


@jropeter wrote:

No I have not. I've read on different posts that others have had successful encounters taking the EO route...I guess I'm just a bit apprehensive. I'm tired of them telling me "no."


Lol

You can't be tired if you haven't given it your best effort ....Joke 

Follow the link and good luck

http://bit.ly/1g0P1zO

 

Click on the top one for email address 

Before you app think...
Have you done your research of the CC?
Does it fit your spending?
Do you have a plan for the bonus w/o going into debt?
Can you afford the AF?
Do you know the cards benefits? Is it worth the HP?
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djc1puno
Valued Contributor

Re: Capital One Troubles


@myjourney wrote:

@jropeter wrote:

No I have not. I've read on different posts that others have had successful encounters taking the EO route...I guess I'm just a bit apprehensive. I'm tired of them telling me "no."


Lol

You can't be tired if you haven't given it your best effort ....Joke 

Follow the link and good luck

http://bit.ly/1g0P1zO

 

Click on the top one for email address 


+1...if you still feel the same way after going thru the EO, i would definitely say close some/most...gl! Smiley Happy



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wHiTeSoL
Valued Contributor

Re: Capital One Troubles


@jropeter wrote:

I think I'm about to be done with Capital One. I have four cards with them, all with limits under 1,000 dollars. I've requested cli's with them on countless occasions, and they are always unwilling to oblige my requests. Its completely frustrating. While these cards did help me build credit when I got them back in 2009, my credit has drastically improved, and I feel like they are not an accurate representation of my current credit profile.

 

What do you all think: should I drop them all, take the hit on my AAoA and get newer and better cards, or should I just keep them? Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!

 


If the EO doesn't help then drop them, the above red part is a misconcepion. See this http://ficoforums.myfico.com/t5/Credit-Cards/Closing-Credit-Cards/td-p/347190

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