Dunno how it is elsewhere, but you can\'t get credit until you have credit here. I remember I thought I was doing myself a favor not having CC\'s, but then I tried to buy a vehicle...no dice, even tho I had worked at the same place for 8 years, no debt, etc... I ended up having to get a secured credit card, and use it for a year.
I only have about 2K now, mostly on a musician\'s friend account that has no interest.