While your credit score may take a minor initial hit from the card issuer pulling a copy of your report, by having the extra available credit if you get the card, your score will actually increase in the long run. (higher credit available and lower % of usage)

Any card willing to give you $25.00 up front, is worth looking into in my opinion.
The trick is not to carry a balance on the card (or any cards for that matter).
The interest will quickly take away any profit you make from the initial offer.
It is also not wise to cancel any cards (especially your oldest ones), They tell the creditor how long you have had credit.

Of course everybody has a different situation, but this offer seems pretty attractive.
Get a new line of credit (which will help increase your score in the long run) and get a 25.00 gas card UP FRONT?!? Definately worth a second look!

(I did not get this offer, but I am watching my mailbox for it)

08feh