[ic] Authorizenet question?
Duane Hinkley
duane at downhomewebdesign.com
Sat Feb 26 20:41:26 EST 2005
Scott Martin wrote:
> Hi
>
> Just the other day we had a credit card processing company salesman at
> our office. We currently take cards over the phone and asked him if
> they do e commerce applications. He tells me they offer authorize.net
> & I need software at a cost of approx $ 500.00 US.
>
> Is this something I really need or does the perl module take care of it?
>
> Very new to all this but appreciate any suggestions, alternatives etc.
>
> Thanks
> Scott Martin
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Be warry of Merchant account salesman. They make their money off
commission so their goal is to sell you as much as possible. I've seen
new businesses stuck with over $600 in a deluxe credit card terminal
equipment, high monthly fees and a three year contract. They often
don't realize they can buy compatable equipment on Ebay for around $100
or they can buy a cheaper version equipment. I've even had them tack
on services I didn't request.
Also read the agreement with them closely. I had one sell me a one year
contract them claim is was a three year contract when I tried to cancel
after a year. I was fortunate I read the contract and he didn't.
It doesn't surprise me he wants you to buy more than you need. All you
need is a Merchant Account and the Authorizenet gateway service. You
also don't have to buy the Authorizenet service from your Merchant
account salesman. If you have an existing merchant account you can
contact Authorizenet directly and they'll get you set up very quickly,
normal a day.
--
Sincerely,
Duane Hinkley
Down Home Web Design, Inc.
(208) 424-0572 Fax(208) 587-0738
duane at downhomewebdesign.com
www.downhomewebdesign.com
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