A) there are many different scores
B) my real Fico was just below 800 and "number of cards with a balance" had a higher effect than new cards
C) I applied and got 5-10 new cards and the score is virtually unchanged
D) utilization is mostly the reason for a drop in my score
E) Amex ie can help as the new cards can increase the average age of account
F) new cards with higher limits can oddest that small dip for Inquireries
G) pay to play / play at your own risk
H) wait a couple of month and report back