Sales Techniques To Get You Into Credit Card Debt

Below are a couple of sales techniques used to get you into more credit card debt.

Open an account and save.

Many chain retailers offer a store credit card to their customers. Employees are usually trained to persuade customers to complete a credit card application at the checkout counter. Sales associates persuade customers by telling them that they can save a certain percentage off of their purchase. Due to technological advances in recent years, customers will know the outcome of their application in minutes. Applicants usually just need to swipe another major credit card along with entering some other basic information into a pin pad. If approved, the cashier issues a temporary credit card so the customer can use it until they receive the plastic one in the mail. When it comes time to re-establish your credit, you may want to think twice about opening up a store account at a register. Checkout lines and retail stores are usually busy and hectic. This type of environment may cause you to make impulsive decisions. If you really want a credit card from a particular store, it may be best to think about the choice before you make a snap decision just to save 10 or 20 percent. Keeping a revolving balance on the card can quickly surpass that amount of savings. Don't bother telling the sales associate that you do not think you will get approved. Many stores will still give you the discount, but the inquiry will appear on your credit report. Too many inquiries may affect your credit rating.

Buy now and make no payment for three years.

Stores that sell furniture and large appliances are notorious for offering deferred payment sales. Receiving your purchase now and not paying for it for years may seem like a wonderful option. These sales also promote that there will be "no interest" during the deferment period, which also may sound like a great deal. However, many consumers fail to read the fine print before signing the paperwork. In most cases, these contracts state that if you wait until after the deferment period to start making payments, you will be paying the accrued interest from the date of your purchase, which can result in an outrageous amount of money. Before agreeing to this type of contract, be sure that you can pay off the balance within the deferment period. Consider the fact that your situation may change during this time and you may not be able to make payments as early as you would like. Also, consider how long it will take to pay off the balance if you simply pay the minimum. If it will take you ten years to pay off a piece of furniture by simply paying the minimum, consider what it will look like at that time.

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