04 nov 04
Today Bank of America sent me my new PLATINUM credit card in the mail to replace my pitiful gold one. It’s kind of funny, actually, because I haven’t used my credit card in quite a while, so it’s not like I need the extra purchasing power. But, it is prettier than my old one and looks nice in my wallet. I also think it is funny because I am a twenty-two-year-old single woman working my first job out of college with barely any credit history and no assets to my name, and I have a platinum credit card. It obviously means nothing.
In other news, I was also sent a mini card to put on my keychain to encourage further frivolous spending. Except that you cannot use these to pay at the pump, I actually find them pretty handy. I am going to request one for my check card.
Jenn / 05 nov 2004 / 3:16 a.m.
See, now that would scare the crap out of me. I’m forever losing my keys and now, not only would I be late for work, but I’d also be freaking out about whether or not someone has emptied my checking account ;)
Cori / 05 nov 2004 / 6:55 a.m.
mine does that too, drives me nuts. i have to keep calling and being like, “please reduce my $5000 credit limit to $500, i don’t use it that often.”
and really, the only thing i ever put on it is gas, because i get a rebate on it, and my occasional online purchase. i use my debit card for everything else.
Dano / 04 nov 2004 / 11:28 p.m.
I have a card I rarely use, yet bi-monthly the limit seems to go up and up. Considering im 20 and a student it really makes zero sense. Credit card companies remind me of those sad kids in kindergarden who would try and give you something in exchange for being their best friend.