Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
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Navy Guy Last Activity: 09-10-2007 05:15 PM Join Date: 08-27-2007 Total posts - 2 |
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With business profit margins so close to the cost line, some small vendors and businesses simply cannot afford to pay you the % as cash back to you that is charged by some of the card companies for no other reason than to get your business. Suck up the 1 or 2 % and use a Visa or Mastercard. The cash back is nothing but a scam for the most part.
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We only had AMEX, so I got a VISA after we moved here. I get points on the Visa, as well, plus I THINK...I can transfer my balance to my AMEX and get bonus points. I have been meaning to do some research on that. Thanks for the reminder.
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Yes, a 5+ year old thread but some fresh thoughts. We did, at least, change the thread title from a generic complaint to AmEx specific so people will better recognize the topic.
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I don't use credit, 99% of the time I use cash and only if I have to for travel I use my debit card.
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Haven't had an AmEx card in years. Was trying to think of anyone I know who has or uses one, and I can't think of a single person who does.
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Most don't take discover too.
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The AMEX card not being taken is not unique to TV. It is in retail in general, especially the smaller businesses that can get visa and master charge rates of 1.5% or even less.....not so with AMEX.
When it is said there is no reason for businesses to not take AMEX, that is from the AMEX consumer point of view only. From the business owners point of view there is a very good reason....why give up another 1% + + profit to handle AMEX when 90% ++ use visa and MC? The impact on business for not taking AMEX is very negligable...that is why so many do not. btk |
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Actually I still use Amex most of the time. Other than that my debit card. When I first used moved here no one took Amex, but now they are accepted at most places. Even the country clubs take it now.
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I can remember when AmEx was "Thee" card. Makes me also think of Carte Blanche & Diner's Club. Are they still functional?
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In our stores we pay 1.65% on all cards, AE is 2.75%, we look at the average costs.
Therefore, we take them. The % a merchant pays is based on average sale dollars and gross annual receipts. There R further deals the your processing banks offer such as 0 transaction fees etc. It is all negotiated between the merchant and their processing bank.
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Diners Club International - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Bill |
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I've been told by people in the know that AMEX is accepted by the Developer and any entities that he owns. Restaurants under the Developer now accept AMEX such as Cane Garden, Nancy Lopez, and Palmer. But privately owned Malory restaurant does not. You can pay for priority golf , tennis, and pool with AMEX. It is the district government and its entities thar do not accept AMEX. Since the rec centers are under the individual CDD's, AMEX is not accepted as payment there. Also, the executive golf courses are under the District so you can't pay your trail fee or regional rec center gym membership using AMEX. The situation is confusing at best. It's a crazy world. Sams Club doesn't take VISA. Now who would have thought. |
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