[retiredguy123]

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[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Jaydancer

It is NOT a scam, you can check with any organization or entity you choose. You will find Tri Line Services is a bona fide business with a FL Business License that pays its taxes. As for the Villages, call them by all means. They will encourage you to go with the LEGAL company.

To clarify, Tri Line Services, LLC is a registered "limited liability company" in Florida, with an "L" document number. An LLC is not a Florida business license, and does not require any taxes other than paying a registration fee. When searched on the official Florida business license lookup website, that name does not indicate that they have a Florida business license. But, that is probably because making gate cards does not require a state license in Florida, like some trades. Obtaining an LLC designation is basically a name registration, not a business license. And, you don't need an LLC to operate a business. I don't think the other people mentioned as gate card makers on this thread are doing anything illegal or different from Tri Line. If Tri Line does have a Florida business license, can you please post the license number? I could not find one.

[rhood]

https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...ning+rfid+card

Originally Posted by paulcallaway

Can you tell me the name of the YouTube video?

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Jaydancer

Does Doug..
Have a business license?
Pay taxes?
Have insurance?

I would guess not!
Most probably off the books.
And we complain about the illegals employed by The Villages!

So you're saying he may not have a business license and no insurance? And that he doesn't pay his taxes?

[EdFNJ]

Originally Posted by Jaydancer

Not Licensed. Not insured, likely under the table and off the books......that's why.
Don't complain about The Villages employing illegal workers, you're doing it too.

No idea about that guy specifically although he did do my first gate pass without any complaints but there are also millions of "REAL AMERICANS" (obviously that's what you are referring to) who try to make a few bucks "on the side" without having to go through hell setting up businesses with the state or feds to collect $50 or so to tighten someone's loose toilet seat especially since you likely can't find a "real" business who wouldn't make you wait for 3 months to show up and charge you $200 for the job. Everything isn't black and white (for most people anyway). One would guess that there are quite a few folks here in TV trying to make a few extra bucks using some of their "pre-retirement" knowledge. Somehow I doubt they are all setting up corporations. Frankly I'd be more concerned over the Jeff Bezos' of the world who pay zero tax then a guy selling gate cards for $40 whether he is "licensed by the state" or not. Are you part of the "2 ladies in a golf cart with a clipboard legitimate business checking division"?

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by EdFNJ

No idea about that guy specifically although he did do my first gate pass without any complaints but there are also millions of "REAL AMERICANS" (obviously that's what you are referring to) who try to make a few bucks "on the side" without having to go through hell setting up businesses with the state or feds to collect $50 or so to tighten someone's loose toilet seat especially since you likely can't find a "real" business who wouldn't make you wait for 3 months to show up and charge you $200 for the job. Everything isn't black and white (for most people anyway). One would guess that there are quite a few folks here in TV trying to make a few extra bucks using some of their "pre-retirement" knowledge. Somehow I doubt they are all setting up corporations. Frankly I'd be more concerned over the Jeff Bezos' of the world who pay zero tax then a guy selling gate cards for $40 whether he is "licensed by the state" or not. Are you part of the "2 ladies in a golf cart with a clipboard legitimate business checking division"?

I agree. I cannot find any requirement for a state or county business license to sell gate cards to individuals in The Villages. The OP claims that Tri Line Services has a Florida business license, but searches of the business name and owner's name on the Florida license lookup website do not show any license. I would assume that all of the people referred to on this thread are operating legally, unless proven otherwise. I don't think it's fair to claim that any of the recommended businesses are not operating legally unless there is some proof.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by EdFNJ

No idea about that guy specifically although he did do my first gate pass without any complaints but there are also millions of "REAL AMERICANS" (obviously that's what you are referring to) who try to make a few bucks "on the side" without having to go through hell setting up businesses with the state or feds to collect $50 or so to tighten someone's loose toilet seat especially since you likely can't find a "real" business who wouldn't make you wait for 3 months to show up and charge you $200 for the job. Everything isn't black and white (for most people anyway). One would guess that there are quite a few folks here in TV trying to make a few extra bucks using some of their "pre-retirement" knowledge. Somehow I doubt they are all setting up corporations. Frankly I'd be more concerned over the Jeff Bezos' of the world who pay zero tax then a guy selling gate cards for $40 whether he is "licensed by the state" or not. Are you part of the "2 ladies in a golf cart with a clipboard legitimate business checking division"?

Except Bezos paid $973 million in taxes on $4.22 billion in income last year...

[Spepper]

I just had The Villages Black Smith install one on my wifes car and it works great. His # is 352 530 5984

[EdFNJ]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

Except Bezos paid $973 million in taxes on $4.22 billion in income last year...

Yes he did. Was really thinking Amazon but since his $973 million was arguably .98% rate it was like paying nothing for him. Thanks for keeping me in line. Wait! Maybe I was thinking of 2007. Right! Bezos paid no federal income tax in 2007, ProPublica found, even though he added $3.8 billion to his fortune that year. Yep, that was it. 2007!!!!

Bezos, chief executive of Amazon and the owner of The Washington Post, paid $973 million in taxes on $4.22 billion in income, as his wealth soared by $99 billion, resulting in a 0.98% “true tax rate.”

Richest Americans—Including Bezos, Musk And Buffett—Paid Federal Income Taxes Equaling Just 3.4% Of $401 Billion In New Wealth, Bombshell Report Shows

[Red Rose]

Ed from Tri Line did ours and 4 of our neighbors' about a year ago. We all love it!!

[Altavia]

if gates were configured to operate like the exit gates the cards could be eliminated.

They do this on some gates during construction.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by EdFNJ

Yes he did. Was really thinking Amazon but since his $973 million was arguably .98% rate it was like paying nothing for him. Thanks for keeping me in line. Wait! Maybe I was thinking of 2007. Right! Bezos paid no federal income tax in 2007, ProPublica found, even though he added $3.8 billion to his fortune that year. Yep, that was it. 2007!!!!

Bezos, chief executive of Amazon and the owner of The Washington Post, paid $973 million in taxes on $4.22 billion in income, as his wealth soared by $99 billion, resulting in a 0.98% “true tax rate.”

Richest Americans—Including Bezos, Musk And Buffett—Paid Federal Income Taxes Equaling Just 3.4% Of $401 Billion In New Wealth, Bombshell Report Shows

His "wealth" soared on paper... It's not realized until he sells the stock. THEN, he is taxed on that money...

My home up north is worth 7 figures... Doesn't help me but groceries until I sell it...

[TheVillageBlacksmith]

Originally Posted by logdog

How much to install per car?

I am also providing this service. I have a 100% satisfaction guarantee and have many references!

My services are $25 with quantity discounts.

[PurePeach]

Originally Posted by Jaydancer

Passing on some useful (I think) information for Villagers.

A month or so ago I had to take one my cars in to the dealer to have the driver side window motor replaced. The car is not very old and I asked the technician how long do they generally last. His response surprised me. He said "Not very long in the Villages." I was quite shocked at that, and he went on to say "You guys do so much opening and closing this window that we do a lot of these replacements, we have to keep extra stock in the parts dept."

Well, that set me thinking and some while later a neighbor told me about a small company here in The V that had been installing "Villages Gate Passes" in the mirror of your car. This chip, which is programmed to match your white gate card, allows you to pull up to the gate, stop for 2 seconds and the gate goes up. It's simply brilliant!

Since this appeared too good to be true I called the company, 'Tri Line Services', and spoke to a gentleman named Ed who explained how it works, I asked a great many questions resulting in the information that you keep your white card, and yes The Villages knows about his service.His company is Licensed to do business in Florida and is also insured and has been installing chips since he developed the gadget 2 years ago. He said they have a 100% money back warranty for the product performance.

That seemed on the 'up and up' to me and so I made an appointment to have the gadget installed in one of my cars. A gentleman came, he was on time and courteous.He handed me the company business card and said he was here to install my gate pass. He installed the chip and had me go test it at the closest gate, it worked perfectly. It was just so slick to be able to drive up close to the reader and have the gate open like magic!

Of course when I came back I asked if he had time to do our other car, and do they work on golf carts? The answer to both Q's was "Yes, certainly Ma'am, I would be happy to." Now I have 3 vehicles equipped with 'magic chips' - that's what I call them - and am absolutely ecstatic, never wind down the window in the rain or let the a/c out in the heat, and my new window motor should last a lot longer. That's what you call a win win.

If you are interested call ED at Tri Line Services and he will tell you all about it.
ED 217-433-1394

Enjoy!

I personally know Ed Ingalls from Tri Line and have one of these chips. Ed is an honorable person, intelligent, and a go-getter! He’s a resident of The Villages. My chip works beautifully and Ed stands behind their performance 100%. He is licensed and insured – are the other guys mentioned in this string? They are $39 ea, but if you have a group of 4 (I think) or more, they drop to $35. You will love it!

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by BevEnglish

I personally know Ed Ingalls from Tri Line and have one of these chips. Ed is an honorable person, intelligent, and a go-getter! He’s a resident of The Villages. My chip works beautifully and Ed stands behind their performance 100%. He is licensed and insured – are the other guys mentioned in this string? They are $39 ea, but if you have a group of 4 (I think) or more, they drop to $35. You will love it!

I don't think anyone needs a license to sell gate cards. But, I did a search on the Florida license lookup website, and I could not find a license for Tri Line or the owner. Do you have Tri Line's license number?