pacman357
Saturday, September 26, 2009 12:53:00 AM
#39 Ha! Try running a business on that theory. First lean month, then what, you file Chapter 7? Don't pay employees?

When I first opened a solo practice office about 15 years ago, I thought sure, I better take fantastic plastic. Man, what a scam! They charge you each month, apparently based on your estimate of transactions each month (even if that is pure speculation...and they won't tell you what estimates raise or lower that monthly payment). You have to pay that each month, whether you take any plastic to pay for services, too.

They charge the merchant a percentage, charge the customer interest. If any of the rest of us tried that crap, we'd be sent to jail.

I quit taking plastic years ago because of it. Too much hassle and cost. That is a lot easier route if you're not involved in multiple transactions in the $50-500 range over the internet, however.

jimmy@ctconnect.com
Saturday, September 26, 2009 1:40:00 AM
^... why not take PayPal as well then?

... seriously - they only take like 2% I think ... and then you'd give some people more options and you'll get the $$ faster than a check; likely help reduce the number of bad checks you're given too ...

gringococolo
Saturday, September 26, 2009 4:36:00 AM
^ Paypal has morality clauses. They wont take money from lawers!
J.Redleg
Saturday, September 26, 2009 5:57:00 AM
I'm shredding my MC.
jimmy@ctconnect.com
Saturday, September 26, 2009 5:59:00 AM
^... no Firearms, Attorneys or Tobacco money, huh?

... hmmm... no F.A.T. money accepted ...

... sorry Pacman... it just came out like that...