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Dell Finance

Hey all

I was wondering, is Del finance hard to get accepted for? The reason I ask is I need a new PC, and obviously cant afford one outright, and was considering Dell.

I have had some problems in the past, but recently been accepted for a few credit accounts, all be it easy ones to get. But by now they shoud be reporting green O's....

Any advice would be helpful

Cheers

Comments

  • It will be dependant on the credit scoring system that any lender uses (they will all be similar). If you can't get Dell finance think about getting a 0% deal on a card if you can but be careful not apply willy nilly as a lot of searches in a short time period will damage your credit rating.
  • wizzywig27
    wizzywig27 Posts: 1,536 Forumite
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    I know what you mean mate, was just hoping for people's input, for example, I have bad credit with a CCJ and I got accepted, or I woudnt bother if you have bad credit history.

    I have about 8 searches in 3 months, compared to some people on here that is nothing lol
  • 8 searches in 3 months....... too many i think!

    wouldnt surprise me if there is a swift credit score decline.
    but good luck anyways mate
  • PNPSUKNET
    PNPSUKNET Posts: 4,265 Forumite
    Im a dell partner, they can be harsher than hfc.
  • cifpower
    cifpower Posts: 6,502 Forumite
    I would just save the old fashioned way
  • wizzywig27
    wizzywig27 Posts: 1,536 Forumite
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    Think I am going to, in four years I will have an awesome PC lol
  • Put it like this... just over 2 years ago, I applied for Dell finance for a TV and PC. Was accepted for both... and that was with defaults and bankruptcy on my record (discharged, btw).

    It did have to go for a referral, but all was good.
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