My husband's first credit purchase, 1971. On a Macy*s card, $300 limit. Still used every day.

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freakydrew on February 12nd, 2020 at 02:30 UTC »

I was born in 1971, I also feel used every day. I'm just not as shiny! Toast on!

chejrw on February 12nd, 2020 at 02:51 UTC »

I’ve bought at least 20 toasters since the early 80s. No wonder the Toastmasters brand went out of business.

wonder-maker on February 12nd, 2020 at 03:19 UTC »

Adjusting for inflation, a $300 credit limit in 1971 would be almost $2000 credit limit today.