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Old 10-12-2007, 03:26 AM
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Don't apply to TOO MANY places, at once, it shows up on your Credit history in a negative way.

Make just one choice apply for a card, to start, but make a it GOOD one, that will guarantee you the issuance of a card.

For example, with your employment history a card from Nordstrom's or Sears with a $300 limit, should go through. Maybe your parents might co-sgin for the first one.

Better yet would be one single bank credit card with a modest limit on it.
Make a couple of small purchases with it and pay them off promptly then your good credit history will be off and rolling. The credit limits and future credit offers WILL come after that, be sure.

Kind of like the old "can't get a job because I have no experience, and I can't get experience without having a job" kind of conundrum.

Your first one might only have a $400-$500 limit on it but it would be enough to put you on your way.
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