Apologies if posting in wrong section. Had a general question about Credit Card Rewards:I started adding some credit cards last year. It seems like once I have 7 Hard Inquiries (not just Credit card opening ) on report I have been rejected for all cards (That is the reason they gave). My score is over 800 and never late on payments. I was not able to get them to budge on the reconsideration line. My question is: How are people able to add more than 3 credit cards /year if it is hard to get approved after 7 hard inquiries (assuming they drop off after 24months). I want to apply again (been 6 months since last rejection-still 7 hard) but scared to get rejected. I read how people sign up for Alaskan airlines every few months and add a new card every 2-3 months and I dont get how it is possible. Any advice is greatly appreciated

Thanks for your time