Posted by Vince on February 01, 2001 at 14:31:24:
In Reply to: Re: A Suggestion for Credit Card Users posted by MMMMarcia on February 01, 2001 at 11:37:33:
: : : As most of you know by now, I can't accept a credit card payment for accommodations or CRP package, and that probably holds for the rest of the packages (sorry, can't remember). But if you really want to use your card, an option would be to use the card for a cash advance & use that to cover your check or money order. Perhaps that will help some of you!
: : : MMMMarcia
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: : MMMM,
: : Guess that I will jump the gun regarding our upcoming eBay discussion. There are some relatively secure online payment otions such as Paypal & Billpoint that will accept Visa, MC or checking accounts and consequently might help alleviate any of the above-mentioned problems. This allows the payer to send monies from either checking or credit card to the end user's e-mail address (individual or business).
: : Pros:
: : (1) No more proverbial the check's (lost) in the mail.
: : (2) The end-recipient does not get to see the sender's credit card number.
: : (3) First time users get a $5 credit.
: : (4) Also $5 referral fee for recommned new users that successfully do sign up.
: : (5) Can save on postage.
: : Con(s):
: :
: : (1) Very minor transaction fee such as base rate of $0.30 (& minimum 1.6% for over $15 orders) to the end recipient.
: : (2) Limited International orders (for Paypal).
: : $hould really try to avoid any ca$h advance$ again$t your credit card. The exorbitant loan $hark credit card intere$t rate$ take effect immediately (there i$ no 30 day grace period like there i$ for regular charge$). Might al$o be $ome compounding intere$t on re$idual interest from previous balance from the cash advance and might have to pay minimum balance charges by the credit card companies. $uffice to say it can get very ugly. Once again TRY TO AVOID CREDIT CARD CA$H ADVANCE$ AT ALL COST$!!!
: : Hope this helps some fellow Mohicanites!
: : Vince
: Thanks for the advice, Vince. I have learned something new! I don't have credit cards, so had not given any of this much thought. Appreciate any help this might offer to anyone wanting to attend.
: MMMMarcia
: PS...your opinion of Ralph Fiennes still stinks!! ;o)
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This might be a repost...
There's also websites called Yahoo! PayDirect & Bidpay. Check it out & do your own homework.
P.S. Ouch! A low blow below the belt. MMMMarcia has gotten it right though. I have watched too many of Ralph Fiend's (BTW, correct spelling) bad, badder & even worse movies and can not seem to remove the STENCH!o} Attention all you French, Dutch, Yangkee trader(s) - Can you guys recommend a strong soap/deodorant to combat something along the caliber of skunk?!? Might need a case...
P.P.S Will MMMMarcia's Mr. Marky Mark be attending the Gathering this year? Don't believe that I have had the pleasure of meeting him. Heard wonderful things about him though.