wow....it never ceases to amaze me how some owners seem to intentionally try to loose money/business.

I might could understand the not taking a check thing, but if my card ain't good there neither is my business. Al I got to say!!

well, at my shop i only take cash and checks, preferably cash...why?? cause i lost my ass on credit card machine. i thought i would get one soon as i started my business cause everyone uses plastic.....sheya right...
the first year i had the credit machine, i barely even used it, it took like 2 or 3 months before my first card purchase. anyway, by the end of the year, i had spent more on the machine than i took in on it.

this went on into the second year. so i finally got tired of spending money on it, and i cancelled early (signed 4 year contract) well i had to pay like 700 dollars, but it was worth it to not have to deal with these assholes(several problems arose and customer support was almost non existant, and they could never get my customer id right, im like come on, you have no problem billing me, but i can't get any help?) so, after i bought that out, found out, i had to contine to pay 40 something dollars a month for the lease on the machine...a 100 dollar machine...40 something dollars for 4 years, you do the math...i screwed up by signing the contract, but at the time, the price these guys offered me sounded better than anyone else i had spoken to.

bottom line is, i did mess up by going with the wrong company, but i dare say, you would be hard pressed to find a card company that doesnt suck. they are just part of the big corporate card companies, that has helped get America into the debter nation that we are.they lure you in with low prices and promises of great service, and convenience.....not me, no sir, no more credit cards for me, only debit, check, and cash. if it is worth buying, i will go to bank/credit union, if you can't afford, don't buy it(preaching at myself).

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shannon

oh, mimi, i was not trying to play down the aggro, i totally understand getting somewhere without cash or check on hand and being left to your own devices. that situation sucks. and them not telling you the bike is ready is another thing i feel your pain on. i just thought i would share my dealings as a business owner so maybe others might understand the whole suckyness of the card industry.

better luck next time

shannon

LMAO @ Thornsby! Been there and done that exact same story buddy! The credit card companies or processing companies give you no choice if you want/need a machine in your business. 4 year lease on equipment....no service......no support....but your bill is always on time! lol "NONE CANCELABLE" (or however you spell it) is in huge print on your equipment lease.....everything else is in tiny print. You just about gotta have one these days if you deal with a lot of public...debit cards seem to be the main currency.....and it's great for the customer...........but it's an evil empire for any business to have to deal with. Your business gets an automatic deposit about 3-4 days after you take the customer's card and that's after 3-4 hands have already been in it taking their cut!