As if this cost was never included in the purchase price in the first
place. Allowing vendors to add a 'cover charge' to recoup credit card
transactions is just the banks way of handing their large retailer mates
a nice little 1-3% retail price rise(both of which are incidentaly
cross-owned by large share holdings in each type of business). We have
always paid for this cost in all and any dealings involving credit or
EFT transactions. Nothing has ever been for 'free'. If as a small vendor
you advertise a price that does not include all your 'cost of goods
sold' expenses, well then you are not too bright and will go broke. If
you want to add costs after the advertised price, then understandably
people will be a little upset. Why not offer a 3% discount for people
who don't use Paypal. Include the 3% in your original price, then offer
the discount. This is a more attractive option for the consumer. They
think they are getting a better deal.
Cheers
Shaun
Rob Studdert wrote:
On 20 Feb 2003 at 9:28, Nick Zentena wrote:
Which violates the merchant agreement. At least it used to. They get away
with it because nobody complains.
In Oz it's now legal for any vendor to add a percentage for card transactions.
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