Has anyone ever signed up with one of those copmpanies that sends you a credit card and says you have a significant amount of credit, but you can only make catalog purchases with them? I wanted to know are they even worth it and what has been your experience with them?
2007-09-07 07:07:59 · 6 answers · asked by no_um_4_u 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Credit
Oh yes, some are good like Fingerhut and Blair but you are limited to only the things that they sell and their prices are not always the best.
But, on the other hand, they do report to the credit bureaus so it's a good way to build credit.
2007-09-07 07:42:26 · answer #1 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is the scheme where it sounds like you're applying for a real major credit card and you end up with a card only good for the catalog. I don't like the way the get people to sign up for starters.
But the merchandise is outrageously overpriced! Buying at rent to own places would be cheaper. I think they even have a bunch of fees, including initial membership and annual fees.
2007-09-07 08:22:31 · answer #2 · answered by bdancer222 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
But your limited to only that junk their selling.
Better to get a real CC, then you can shop anywhere,
and have a lot of rights.
2007-09-07 07:17:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are talking about that "gold card" scheme forget it all you will do is run up a bill on crap you do not need!
2007-09-07 08:16:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Run Girl! Run Fast! can someone say "www.ripoffreport.com"? Look for the company here and then run!
2007-09-07 07:12:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I haven't heard of this, but it sounds like a scam to me. I wouldn't do it.
2007-09-07 07:13:44 · answer #6 · answered by lisamtracy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋