Credit Card Addiction

[Anonymous]

Watchmann wrote:

Absolutely .... just look at many of the posts here.  Many chase new cards, CLI's, reward points and any other aspect of CC's with glee.  In fact, it's a bit scary.  It's almost a game to many.

I do agree lol

[Anonymous]

Imducky wrote:

what? a problem? not me, i don't have a problem. i can stop anytime i want.

maybe you have the problem?!

That may be true somewhat lol

[Anonymous]

The biggest reason, I think, is it's a whole identity thing. We have OUR credit cards that save us time, money and also, look really cool (just speaking for myself).

And at the end of your life if you've spent $1 million in credit card purchases (approx $15,000.00/year for 70 years), thats $10,000.00 to $20,000.00 of FREE MONEY!

[Anonymous]

When I see how many people have 10+ credit cards that they actively use, yes, I have to say we are addicted to credit cards =)

[cam006]

I used to be addicted to shopping...but now it's the game...

I actually get a rush when I see that $0 bal!

[Anonymous]

I can see it being an addiction for me.   I always got a rush seeing that new approval and seeing the CL, but it's really not "free money" or "money" in my pocket as I've seen some refer to it. (That was my old mentality and what brought me to these boards in the first place!).  Now I look at it as "credit" in case I ever really need it which I'm hoping I never do!  If I can't PIF each month, I'm not using it.  I still get the urge to app especially when I read posts, but I take a deep breath and do something else! 

[Anonymous]

Yeah this board temps me more then anything. I read allot of post an be like D... i wish i could get that credit card but in due time all things can happen.

[Anonymous]

Ok i just applied for Wamu an was denied this board is getting me in allot of trouble one more useless inquire lol i'm done with applying for cards for a hot min now.

Message Edited by mjbfan79 on 07-19-2008 10:48 AM

[Anonymous]

I'm in!   Even though I have about 13 cards, I'm always looking for a better deal.  Plus, I absolutely LOVE to shop whether in store or online.  But, unlike in the past, I always pay my bills before their due dates and either in full or 3 to 4 times more than the minimum due.  This is ok as far as I'm concerned because it lets my creditors know I can manage my debt.

The good thing is I don't carry balances on all of them.  That's suicide in the long run!

[voidman]

I just want enough credit to purchase stuff. Like buying a airplane ticket that can be around $1500 or a furniture or electronic like TV etc that can be few Ks.

Now that I have been approved for 4k from Wamu, I don't need any additional credit card or credit in near future.

So no I am not addicted to credit cards, but yeah i was bit eager to get a good CL credit card.

Now next thing I want to do is refinance the autoloan below 9%.

If you want to play games with money then nothing is more rewarding then the stock exchange, thats my view.