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Just like the title says, apply and accept a RevolutionCard, and get $50.00 of your first $51.00 purchase.
Seems pretty hot to me. A free fifty FTW!
Seems pretty hot to me. A free fifty FTW!
Originally posted by: htne
I certainly do not need or want another credit card. On the one hand, $50 is tempting. On the other hand, too many open credit accounts can have a negative impact on your credit score. Everyone should keep that in mind before applying for an extra credit card that you don't need and don't plan on using.
Originally posted by: Veander
Interestingly, this is one of those few cards that's not available to Wisconsin residents.
Originally posted by: Greg04
Originally posted by: htne
I certainly do not need or want another credit card. On the one hand, $50 is tempting. On the other hand, too many open credit accounts can have a negative impact on your credit score. Everyone should keep that in mind before applying for an extra credit card that you don't need and don't plan on using.
This talk of credit impact must really be taken into context (if one isn't a deadbeat).
When I was buying/selling full time in the Mercata/VA era, I had 50 different visa/mc accounts. Since that time (1999-2000) I have had over ***250*** credit cards. I have never had more than 15 open accounts. I signed up for every money off deal out there. Depending on which service rates me, my credit score ranges from 790 to over 830. Now, in 20 years, I have never had a single late payment, so my results might be atypical, but I have never seen my score go below 770, even at the height of my "swindling". The number of account I had open, and the number of closures of accounts, had almost no impact on my score, and I kept track. Like I said though, my results might be atypical.
Originally posted by: xx04201987xx
Originally posted by: Greg04
Originally posted by: htne
I certainly do not need or want another credit card. On the one hand, $50 is tempting. On the other hand, too many open credit accounts can have a negative impact on your credit score. Everyone should keep that in mind before applying for an extra credit card that you don't need and don't plan on using.
This talk of credit impact must really be taken into context (if one isn't a deadbeat).
When I was buying/selling full time in the Mercata/VA era, I had 50 different visa/mc accounts. Since that time (1999-2000) I have had over ***250*** credit cards. I have never had more than 15 open accounts. I signed up for every money off deal out there. Depending on which service rates me, my credit score ranges from 790 to over 830. Now, in 20 years, I have never had a single late payment, so my results might be atypical, but I have never seen my score go below 770, even at the height of my "swindling". The number of account I had open, and the number of closures of accounts, had almost no impact on my score, and I kept track. Like I said though, my results might be atypical.
is there a way to check your credit score for free?
free and legit one?
I'm kind of getting worried too since I have few cards that I never use and plan on just canceling them.
Including this one after I get my item from buy.com
I used the card with no issues at all.
Perhaps it's karma for all the VA and Mercata stuff I got in on years ago ...
Originally posted by: Midnight Rambler
I used the card with no issues at all.
Have you tried making a payment yet ? Hopefully your account(s) don't start with a "0".
P.S. - Indeed, shame on BUY.CON, esp. since I alerted them to this problem. I signed up late last year (Dec.) when they had the promo for $20 off your first 3 orders using the card. Perhaps it's karma for all the VA and Mercata stuff I got in on years ago ...
It's tempting, but given the anecdotes about Revolution's horrid customer service and ineptness, I'd hate to have an open account and run the risk of fraudulent charges.Originally posted by: vaylon
I have couple of the rev money accounts and I can tell you this. Get it for the 50 and then never use it again. Regardless of why you try to contact them you will not get a answer or a resolution to the problem.
Also, when you get your first bill? don't do anything on their online account management pages. Send them a check.
This company has a long way to go before it becomes a respectable card. But it's a pretty effortless way to get 50 bucks.
Originally posted by: Zap
Originally posted by: Veander
Interestingly, this is one of those few cards that's not available to Wisconsin residents.
What? I was gonna sign up for this too.