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#RI-69c91b76·4 months ago·
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Try to buy a MacBook at Apple Store

Got rejected due to zero credit history

What I wish I knew
"Have a credit history before trying to buy electronics"
If I could tell you one thing
"Start building credit as soon as possible"
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8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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