[TheForge] credit card accounts

Mon Jan 13 20:37:00 2003

The way my credit card system works is when I take a cc sale, after I
imprint the card on a sales slip, and verify the persons ID, I then have
a 800 number I call in on my cell phone and get an authorization number
which I write on the cc slip.  When I get home I then have to punch the
transaction in to my data terminal to complete the transaction.  The
good thing is that if there is a problem with the card, I know right
then and can ask for another card or cancel the sale.  With most of my
sales over $200.00 it is worth the extra 1% I pay for the service.  I
have had 2 occasions where that phone call saved me over $750.00 once
and $375.00 another time. If you want more info on the company I use
email me off list.

Larry

Steve Bloom wrote:

> Greetings all --
>
>     For years I've been piggybacking on a friend's account so
> I can accept credit cards at knife shows/fairs/etc. Due to a messy
> divorce (not mine - the friend's), that option has gone south.
>
> What do you guys do about accepting credit cards - I typically
> work where I cannot make a swipe/phone confirmation. Any words
> of wisdom would be appreciated.
>
> Steve
> Steve Bloom, IronFlower Forge. Archer, FL
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