On 2013-07-04, Karl Townsend wrote:

I am loath to borrow money, but maybe I can borrow some small amount
for a few months just to establish some credit history? what is the
easiest way to acquire a credit history?

Thanks

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HA, I haven't borrowed a nickel for 20 years. if you find out, let me
know. This is way less of an issue than it used to be, most places
just want your CC card number now. But, if you go to a new vendor with
a large order, expect resistance. I'm sure you have more trouble with
this because of our respective locations.

I bought a pickup and had cash, they almost wouldn't sell it, had to
take a loan out for 30 days. I changed banks a few years ago (dropped
Wells Fargo) and they almost didn't want me - no loan income.

What do you mean by saying "I bought a pickup and had cash, they
almost wouldn't sell it". A car dealer would not want your cash?????

Or was it a bank check?

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I have not bought a vehicle from car dealers in quite a while, but
I bought my wife's car for a check a few years ago without problems.

i