Can I have you Zip Code please?

[Sean]

You guys hate me, because I put absolutely everything on my AmEx for the points.

[shmike]

Originally Posted by Sean

You guys hate me, because I put absolutely everything on my AmEx for the points.

Me too.

The few places that don't accept AmEx usually get a lecture about dealing with a better merchant services rep.

Those that complain about AmEx being so much more expensive usually don't have a very firm grasp of how their CC billing works.

[LeeNetworX]

Originally Posted by shmike

Not every store.

I don't mind giving a zip code, it's mostly for marketing purposes.

If they ask for a phone number they get a definite: "NO".

Ditto.

[askmrjesus]

Originally Posted by Sean

You guys hate me, because I put absolutely everything on my AmEx for the points.

No we don't.

We don't accept AmEx.

The AmEx rep got all pissy with me when I told him I wasn't interested in paying upwards of 5% for AmEx transactions. "You're going to lose a lot of business!"

Yeah, right. Anyone that has AmEx, will also have a Visa or Mastercard, so fuck you and the 5% you rode in on.

Haven't lost a sale yet.

JC

[askmrjesus]

Originally Posted by shmike

Those that complain about AmEx being so much more expensive usually don't have a very firm grasp of how their CC billing works.

What's to understand?

1.7% vs. 5%

Simple enough.

If I was in competition with others selling the same merchandise, I might consider it, but what I sell, you can't get many other places, so it's Visa/Mastercard, or take a hike.

JC

[the chi]

I always knew it was true. You really can buy your way into heaven. Whats your 800 number?

[marko138]

Originally Posted by Rider

Not here, I've never been asked for a zip when paying at the pump.

Me either.

Originally Posted by askmrjesus

It varies from company to company. I can process CC's from Canada, but it's going to cost me more to do it. It's just another bullshit fee, based on "risk".

Most people don't realize this, but there is even a difference in how much a retailer has to pay for a "swiped" transaction, (card in hand) vs. an internet transaction, (for us it's 1.7% swiped, or 3.86% manual input).

It's all a scam, since the card is either approved or it isn't, but if you want to do business with Visa/Mastercard, that's the way it is.

JC

Shitty.

[Flexin]

Originally Posted by askmrjesus

No we don't.

We don't accept AmEx.

The AmEx rep got all pissy with me when I told him I wasn't interested in paying upwards of 5% for AmEx transactions. "You're going to lose a lot of business!"

Yeah, right. Anyone that has AmEx, will also have a Visa or Mastercard, so fuck you and the 5% you rode in on.

Haven't lost a sale yet.

JC

They want to charge you 5%. From what I remember we paid a little more for Amex but it was no where near 5%. I should find one of my statements to see what we were paying.

James

[askmrjesus]

Originally Posted by The Chi

I always knew it was true. You really can buy your way into heaven. Whats your 800 number?

1-800-453-3860

Tell them Jesus sent you.

JC

[MILK]

I make up a zip but give out my ex father in laws cell number. I can't stand that man.