@Anonymous wrote:
@heyarrnold wrote:From the beginning, I applied to cards that would actually benefit me in some way. That's what has helped me so far. I only have 5 CC's, but they all provide value via their rewards structure, travel benefits, customer protection etc. Are there other cards out there that I want and provide value to me? Yes, but I applied to three cards this year. I'll wait until next year to apply for others
I sincerely wish this had been my strategy when I first started my journey two months ago. Thankfully it didnt take long to come around to this way of thinking. I've narrowed it down to six cards that all serve a purpose and suit my spending habits. Two of which I already have so Im 1/3 of the way to my goal.
Patience is key, and there's no standard one size fits all method of accomplishing individual credit goals. I've learned that from many helpful individuals here.
I agree! You're doing quite well! Keep it up
I join the same boat In the past 21 months I added 9 new cards and went from 8,5K to the present CLs. It was also 100% approval success so far. Unfortunately there are 2-3 cards I still have on my wishlist but I am fully aware that I need to slow down. After all I do not want to scare any lender .... and these cards will not be gone in the future.
@lg8302ch wrote:I join the same boat
^this
YASSSS!
I am now obsessed with the 800 CS club which can only be attained by gardening the cards I have. Important lesson indeed! I got seriously tempted when an offer for double cash arrived in the mail. I was so excited because it's my first offer since my rebuild, so I was caught up. But at least I now have the attention of the banks because I am now creditworthy, and that is something to be proud of! 800 club here we come!
Starting Score : 575 May, 2013
@lg8302ch wrote:I join the same boat
What cards are you interested in? You have all my wish list cards, so curious what might be missing!
@BUN wrote:I am now obsessed with the 800 CS club which can only be attained by gardening the cards I have. Important lesson indeed! I got seriously tempted when an offer for double cash arrived in the mail. I was so excited because it's my first offer since my rebuild, so I was caught up. But at least I now have the attention of the banks because I am now creditworthy, and that is something to be proud of!
Welcome to the club! Let's do this adventure together! 
http://ficoforums.myfico.com/t5/Understanding-FICO-Scoring/HiLine-s-quest-to-800-FICO/m-p/3386379
@lhcole77 wrote:
@lg8302ch wrote:I join the same boat
^this
YASSSS!
To play devils advocate here.. We have seen cards get knerfed on more then a few occasions.. I wish I was grandfathered in on a few cards right now
@fot1 wrote:
@lhcole77 wrote:
@lg8302ch wrote:I join the same boat
^this
YASSSS!
To play devils advocate here.. We have seen cards get knerfed on more then a few occasions.. I wish I was grandfathered in on a few cards right now
That's what I was thinking too! My guideline is if you see a card that seems too good to be true, get it as early as possible and hit it as hard as possible! So in recent history this includes:
Amex BCP uncapped
Citi 5x TYP (and to a lesser extent, Citi 5x Forward)
US Bank Cash Plus uncapped, with Bill Pay and unlimited bonuses
And while at least the first and last still have supporters in the nerfed form, delaying apps would have missed the glory days of these cards
@BUN wrote:
@lg8302ch wrote:I join the same boat
What cards are you interested in? You have all my wish list cards, so curious what might be missing!
On top of my wishlist is certainly Cash+ but unfortunately I am not able to apply until US Bank will change their terms 
Also plans for Fidelity AX and SPG. Now the new Citi double cash back is getting my attention as well and who knows what else will pop up on the market until next year.