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Sub Prime Credit Thread Part III

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  • Brian1966
    Brian1966 Posts: 1,428 Forumite
    I don't mind the look of Vanquis not having a name on it is probably a bonus :confused: Be even happier if I get upgrade to gold in a few months :j
    As a company though I do like them, never for one minute expected increases so quickly :T

    On a 'sour' note my post has just arrived, nice big letter from Axa sun life, telling me I am guaranteed to be accepted for their OVER 50 plan... Cheeky barstewards :rotfl:
    Even sent me a leaflet on funeral costs... made my day that has :eek:
    Natwest gold..Limit £1750 bal £970..Vanquis Limit £3000 bal £0..Littlewoods..Limit £1200 bal 0..Additions direct..Limit £4900 bal £1356..Empire Limit £6200 bal £152..Jd williams..Limit £1100 bal £130..Simplybe..Limit £1500 bal 265,,Fashion world..Limit £1400 bal £145 Jacamo..Limit£125 bal 0
    Next..Limit £?? bal £0 Asda..limit £1250 bal £440,
  • robbo990
    robbo990 Posts: 176 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Combo Breaker
    Brian1966 wrote: »
    I don't mind the look of Vanquis not having a name on it is probably a bonus :confused: Be even happier if I get upgrade to gold in a few months :j
    As a company though I do like them, never for one minute expected increases so quickly :T

    On a 'sour' note my post has just arrived, nice big letter from Axa sun life, telling me I am guaranteed to be accepted for their OVER 50 plan... Cheeky barstewards :rotfl:
    Even sent me a leaflet on funeral costs... made my day that has :eek:

    Wow - your posts early for Skem - mine doesn't arrive till about 3pm
    Official SOS Club number 004 - Dry until (05.01.10)
  • bigbum_2
    bigbum_2 Posts: 866 Forumite
    Rose123 wrote: »
    Yes, the green 0's is all im concerned about too!

    Just imagine 12-18 months from now, sub-prime will just be a dream. It'll be, hellllllloooo mainstream :D :beer: :j :rotfl:

    Enjoy your day Rose, i'm off to the shops and stuff now :cool: :wave:
  • Brian1966
    Brian1966 Posts: 1,428 Forumite
    robbo990 wrote: »
    Wow - your posts early for Skem - mine doesn't arrive till about 3pm
    Are you in Skem too then?
    Natwest gold..Limit £1750 bal £970..Vanquis Limit £3000 bal £0..Littlewoods..Limit £1200 bal 0..Additions direct..Limit £4900 bal £1356..Empire Limit £6200 bal £152..Jd williams..Limit £1100 bal £130..Simplybe..Limit £1500 bal 265,,Fashion world..Limit £1400 bal £145 Jacamo..Limit£125 bal 0
    Next..Limit £?? bal £0 Asda..limit £1250 bal £440,
  • bigbum_2
    bigbum_2 Posts: 866 Forumite
    Brian1966 wrote: »
    I don't mind the look of Vanquis not having a name on it is probably a bonus :confused: Be even happier if I get upgrade to gold in a few months :j
    As a company though I do like them, never for one minute expected increases so quickly :T

    On a 'sour' note my post has just arrived, nice big letter from Axa sun life, telling me I am guaranteed to be accepted for their OVER 50 plan... Cheeky barstewards :rotfl:
    Even sent me a leaflet on funeral costs... made my day that has :eek:

    That's what i like to hear, quick increases!

    :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl: Maybe you need a make-over to make you look like the handsome 25 year old that you are :p:D

    Have a good afternoon peeps :wave:
  • robbo990
    robbo990 Posts: 176 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Combo Breaker
    Brian1966 wrote: »
    Are you in Skem too then?

    Yeah - lived here since '94.
    Official SOS Club number 004 - Dry until (05.01.10)
  • Brian1966
    Brian1966 Posts: 1,428 Forumite
    bigbum wrote: »
    That's what i like to hear, quick increases!

    :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl: Maybe you need a make-over to make you look like the handsome 25 year old that you are :p:D

    Have a good afternoon peeps :wave:
    Handsome yes... 25 defo not, all in the distant past..boo hoo :o
    Catch you later BB x
    Natwest gold..Limit £1750 bal £970..Vanquis Limit £3000 bal £0..Littlewoods..Limit £1200 bal 0..Additions direct..Limit £4900 bal £1356..Empire Limit £6200 bal £152..Jd williams..Limit £1100 bal £130..Simplybe..Limit £1500 bal 265,,Fashion world..Limit £1400 bal £145 Jacamo..Limit£125 bal 0
    Next..Limit £?? bal £0 Asda..limit £1250 bal £440,
  • Rose123
    Rose123 Posts: 397 Forumite
    Take care BB
    Official SOS Club number 014 - Dry until 29.11.09
  • Brian1966
    Brian1966 Posts: 1,428 Forumite
    robbo990 wrote: »
    Yeah - lived here since '94.
    I've been here 4 yrs now.. Took me a long time to find my way around..One wrong turning at a roundabout and I was stuffed as the road signs meant nothing :confused:
    Natwest gold..Limit £1750 bal £970..Vanquis Limit £3000 bal £0..Littlewoods..Limit £1200 bal 0..Additions direct..Limit £4900 bal £1356..Empire Limit £6200 bal £152..Jd williams..Limit £1100 bal £130..Simplybe..Limit £1500 bal 265,,Fashion world..Limit £1400 bal £145 Jacamo..Limit£125 bal 0
    Next..Limit £?? bal £0 Asda..limit £1250 bal £440,
  • robbo990
    robbo990 Posts: 176 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Combo Breaker
    Brian1966 wrote: »
    I've been here 4 yrs now.. Took me a long time to find my way around..One wrong turning at a roundabout and I was stuffed as the road signs meant nothing :confused:


    All roads lead to the Connie lol
    Official SOS Club number 004 - Dry until (05.01.10)
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