slyfoxy46628 Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 Hi. I was looking into getting into a craft show and saw an ad on here for Thompson Merchant Services where they give you this liitle machine thing and you call in credit card orders. Has anybody worked with them before? If so, what was the experience. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgirl Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 http://thompsonmerchant.com/services.htmlHere is their link and different services.. You can see which one suits your needs for your business.. HTH;) I use them and never had a problem.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CathyinME Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 Dum Dum here!! Can you explain a little how it works?! All you need is a cell phone at shows so when a customer gives you a credit card you call in their acct # & the payment is then made to you?? Not too sure how this works but it would be great to have at shows & their fees are good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgirl Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 Can you explain a little how it works?! All you need is a cell phone at shows so when a customer gives you a credit card you call in their acct # & the payment is then made to you?? You can use your cell to call each one in.. I generally use my knuckle buster and swipe the card, and call them all in at home that night. They $$ will be deposited into the account that you choose when you sign up.If someone looked a little shady, I would call in the card on my cell phone right there. (I have not had to do that yet, but I will if they act weird.:rolleyes2 )I find it very simple and the fees are very reasonable. Great way to start taking CC payments.All you have to do is buy a knuckle buster, some slips and a plate. They will give you a website for that and the prices are great..I got all my supplies, imprinter ect.. for under $50.00. HTHGive them a call if you need more info.. They are very helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CathyinME Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 Thanks for the info! I guess i'll have to check it out before the big shows start!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 (click on the banner, there is a special link for CT members to get a discount) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mandyx05 Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 (click on the banner, there is a special link for CT members to get a discount)I'm really interested in them, but I don't know if I'm missing something. Where can I find the banner? :DThanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slyfoxy46628 Posted October 13, 2006 Author Share Posted October 13, 2006 The link is on the top right hand corner before you get into a thread. Goodluck. Thanks all for your replies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mandyx05 Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Oh, haha thanks! So, it's really just $7.99 a month + the 3.85% fee? That sounds awesome! Can you use it through your website though - I use mal's cart - could I work the touchpay into it? (for example, get their cc info & then just call the info in) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slyfoxy46628 Posted October 13, 2006 Author Share Posted October 13, 2006 I wouldn't see why not. You'd have to ask them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgirl Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Oh, haha thanksCan you use it through your website though - I use mal's cart - could I work the touchpay into it? (for example, get their cc info & then just call the info in)Yes.. That is exactly what I do.. Mals will collect the CC info on a secure site. Just log on mal's, download the payment info.Then call in the payment & get your aurhroaztion # . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 The rate is 3.85%?!! Yikes! That's the highest I have ever heard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mandyx05 Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 ^ It's a little high, but I can't seem to find one that doesn't have a high set up fee, and for the one's I could find that don't, Propays rate is 3.5% + $.35 each transaction, & paypals is $20 a month. What do you use for a merchant account? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 I use my own bank and their merchant division bank is First Data. I get a 2.19% rate and a .21 cent per item fee. Didn't have to change my business checking account cause its the same bank. I can take credit cards on my website and at craft shows or anywhere. I looked around before I chose my merchant and am glad I did one last check and used my own bank. Saved me some money! Plus they had a special on their setting up fee so I saved another $100. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tootie04 Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Cool...off to check it out!!tootie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunkie68 Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 The TouchPay page refers to this:https://www.sovai.com/merchtouch_signup.aspxif you've already got a payment gateway. I'm taking that to mean that since I already take payments through my site, I should sign up for SOVAI to add on the ability to accept payments via credit card using my cell phone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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