I would listen to them.
Instantly got approval for the first one with a CL of 12,500.
Got pending on the second ap. I called and they said they had canceled it as a "duplicate." I assured them that it was very much intentional (I like to keep utilization low.
) She re-ran my 2nd ap and I got approved for 5k. I verified that it was the Visa Signature and she said yes it is. I said, great, then can you put 8,500 on one card and 8,500 on the other and I'll take 500 less total. She said no problem. I'm not sure what my strategy was.
I just thought it made sense at the time.
Anyway, both cards approved. Thanks, guys!!!