Paypal Virtual Terminal

dbhoops5002 · 01-24-2011, 01:40 PM

Has anyone used this before at shows. I am thinking about using it to help open the market to more buyers at card shows who want to pay with credit cards. It seems like no one comes to shows with more than $50 and then has to run to the ATM and never returns. I was hoping this would help. Any comments are appreciated.

Newbs · 01-24-2011, 01:48 PM

Seems to be a good idea, saves the hassle of finding an ATM and getting charged 3 bucks to take money out. I've persoanlly never gone to a card show and I usually do not carry cash on me, so I would like to see something like this if I was browsing around instead of hitting up an ATM.

zdf123 · 01-24-2011, 01:53 PM

A guy that i bought from had this at nationals. I only brought about 1,250 with me since i didn't really think i'd spend more than that, but i found a card that i really wanted, so i paypalled him the other 250 i needed to buy the card

Chrisdg19006 · 01-24-2011, 02:01 PM

It seems like a good idea, I hate to have a deal ruined because a vendor at a show doesn't take cards.

My employer pays me with direct deposit and I just dont carry much cash.

kyle1707 · 01-24-2011, 02:11 PM

I use my phone to paypal people...

Not everyone has smart phones,,

But it is just a matter of a few years before everyone has them

Wolfgang427 · 01-24-2011, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kyle1707

I use my phone to paypal people...

Not everyone has smart phones,,

But it is just a matter of a few years before everyone has them

X2, I just use my phone.

Zacky1053 · 01-24-2011, 06:56 PM

Sounds like a good idea to me. Still not as good as just a CC machine since not everyone uses PP but I agree there are enough people who are much more comfortable carrying around a debit card or something than a wad of cash.

JonDailey1982 · 01-24-2011, 10:54 PM

this is a great option if you dont want to set up a full on merchant account. now depending on how much business you do at shows and how many you do a month you might be better off setting one up than going that route.

Tyler · 01-24-2011, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by JonDailey1982

this is a great option if you dont want to set up a full on merchant account. now depending on how much business you do at shows and how many you do a month you might be better off setting one up than going that route.

No way is getting a merchant account better. There are monthly fees, contracts and all kinds of crap a little independent guy does not need.

JonDailey1982 · 01-27-2011, 09:52 PM

he didnt say if he was a 'little independent guy'. i know guys that do shows every weekend and do as much business if not more than my store does...

benshobbies · 01-27-2011, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by JonDailey1982

he didnt say if he was a 'little independent guy'. i know guys that do shows every weekend and do as much business if not more than my store does...

A guy doing shows doesn't have the guise of a corporation though. If you have a corporation you have limited liability. So that way, a guy doing card shows has more to lose than a guy doing business as a corporation. Even though he/she may be making more money.

01-24-2011, 01:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
dbhoops5002 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Iowa Posts: 149 jamaldb02	Paypal Virtual Terminal Has anyone used this before at shows. I am thinking about using it to help open the market to more buyers at card shows who want to pay with credit cards. It seems like no one comes to shows with more than $50 and then has to run to the ATM and never returns. I was hoping this would help. Any comments are appreciated. __________________ http://s943.photobucket.com/albums/ad275/jzabel17/ Always looking for: HOF jersey and autos Cut Autographs High End Twins, Vikings, Cubs, Packers

01-24-2011, 01:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
Newbs Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,815 jnewbie16	Seems to be a good idea, saves the hassle of finding an ATM and getting charged 3 bucks to take money out. I've persoanlly never gone to a card show and I usually do not carry cash on me, so I would like to see something like this if I was browsing around instead of hitting up an ATM. __________________ GPGMJT I collect 49ers, SF Giants, Nevada Alumni and Orlando Magic

01-24-2011, 01:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
zdf123 Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 1,632 berkowitz1965	A guy that i bought from had this at nationals. I only brought about 1,250 with me since i didn't really think i'd spend more than that, but i found a card that i really wanted, so i paypalled him the other 250 i needed to buy the card __________________ http://s736.photobucket.com/home/zdf123/index

01-24-2011, 02:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
kyle1707 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: COAL VALLEY, IL Posts: 5,685 U2**	I use my phone to paypal people... Not everyone has smart phones,, But it is just a matter of a few years before everyone has them __________________ I JUST FINISHED THE 1956 TOPPS BASEBALL SET.. NOW I AM UPGRADING IT TO A FULL PSA SET.. LOOOKING FOR PSA 7 AND 8 COMMONS AND SEMI STARS..

01-24-2011, 06:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
Zacky1053 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 21,466 Zacky1053	Sounds like a good idea to me. Still not as good as just a CC machine since not everyone uses PP but I agree there are enough people who are much more comfortable carrying around a debit card or something than a wad of cash. __________________ TTM Autographs Received: 82 TTM Requests Pending: 30 Bucket: http://s687.photobucket.com/albums/vv232/Zacky1053/Collection/

01-24-2011, 02:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
Chrisdg19006 Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Philly suburbs Posts: 415 Chrisdg19006	It seems like a good idea, I hate to have a deal ruined because a vendor at a show doesn't take cards. My employer pays me with direct deposit and I just dont carry much cash.

01-24-2011, 10:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
JonDailey1982 Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ooltewah, TN Posts: 449 jonatblcs pd071	this is a great option if you dont want to set up a full on merchant account. now depending on how much business you do at shows and how many you do a month you might be better off setting one up than going that route. __________________ Jon Dailey \| Former Owner \| The Best Little Card Shop Richmond, KY 40475 \| www.thebestlittlecardshop.com

01-27-2011, 09:52 PM	#10 (permalink)
JonDailey1982 Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ooltewah, TN Posts: 449 jonatblcs pd071	he didnt say if he was a 'little independent guy'. i know guys that do shows every weekend and do as much business if not more than my store does... __________________ Jon Dailey \| Former Owner \| The Best Little Card Shop Richmond, KY 40475 \| www.thebestlittlecardshop.com

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