“Pay $1300 for $4500 debt”

Item: Pay $1300 for $4500 debt
Rating: 5
Author: u_Prestigious_Pixie_

What Actually Happened

Collection fell off report after 7 years; received settlement offer

What I wish I knew

"Original creditor sold debt to collector"

Advice to Someone Facing This Now

If I could tell you one thing

"Consider settling debt to avoid further damage"

Regret Index

5/10

Significant downsides.
Complicated feelings about the outcome.

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