My credit card collection grew quickly over the four years I was in college. But it wasn't just the table in front of the cafeteria offering free t-shirts, or even the people in front of the local pizza joint offering a free pizza... no, the bombardment did not stop there. I received 2 to 3 credit card applications per week in the mail ("You have been pre-approved!!!"). There were flyers for credit cards handed out in class. I was so inundated with offers that it felt like at times that's all I could think about. "Credit is good! Credit builds wealth! With a credit card, you can have whatever your heart desires!"
I can have whatever my heart desires?!?! My dreams had finally come true! No more asking Mom and Dad for money. I had money! I had a CREDIT CARD!
Have you had any similar credit card offer experiences? What is the strangest or most aggressive experience you can remember?
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