Which payment methods do you accept?

[rob1963]

Which payment methods do you accept?

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

Camels and assorted fruit.

[rob1963]

Camels and assorted fruit.

In that case, I might want to book you Darren.....

.....as I have a spare banana in my fridge!

:banana:

[Sam]

Cash, Cheque and Paypal for me :)

[PropellerHeadCase]

Haven't actually used PayPal yet, but will be, and that kinda means I accept credit cards too ;)

[wensleydale]

how can people not accept cash?

[JAMdisco]

What's the "other" option? Payment 'in-kind'? ;)

[PropellerHeadCase]

No, sexual favours.

[A1DL]

how can people not accept cash?

we don't accept cash, (other than "cash paid into the bank", which is a separate option on the poll)

a few reasons for this -
(1) our office is "out in the sticks" as opposed to on a busy high street, therefore it would be impractical to operate a cash till,

(2) many of our clients are many miles away from our office

(3) bank charges for bulk cash processing are painfully high

(4) we offer an array of much more convenient payment options (and for the few customers that still insist on paying cash, they can - over the counter at any branch of Barclays Bank, without fee)

Tony

[Corabar Steve]

Cheques, Bank transfer & Nochex (for card payments)

[Vectis]

Cash, cheque, PayPal, Google Checkout

It's amazing how many people pay cash... even some Corporates... Towards the end of December I'd accrued a cash stash of almost £2k :eek:

Just in time to buy my ferry season ticket :mad: and my new sub :) so that's blown it :rolleyes:

[CRAZY K]

Is there a reason for this survey Rob?

Im returning that cheque of yours so you can pay me cash:D :D :D

On a rare serious note--- very small part time operators like ourselves ( well me ) find cash on the night and a small non refundable booking fee by cheque cuts down on admin, and charges at the bank.

I wasnt aware they charged for paying cash in---unless its huge amounts:D

Equally for larger organisations employing staff I can understand the more modern methods are better options.

Mind you, ive not noticed anyone saying they think we are not very professional using this method--well not after they have seen the show anyway---yee ha!

I have had to accept a cheque payment from a national Agent--but thats only once a year and a good payer.

So the reason for your survey is-----------------:)

regards

CRAZY K

[rob1963]

Is there a reason for this survey Rob?

Im returning that cheque of yours so you can pay me cash:D :D :D

CRAZY K

That's exactly it, Crazy!

On another thread, I said I'd send you a cheque for saying something nice about me & you replied that you only accept cash...and that's what gave me the idea for THIS thread!

You're my inspiration!

:D :D :D

[PropellerHeadCase]

Cue Chicago

[bank]

Well, I tend to take cash, else a cheque does the job, haven't really thought about usuing paypal (could be chargebacked if they've paid via credit card or claim refund)

[rob1963]

I only accept cheques (at least 14 days before the function) or cash (at the beginning of the evening).

This keeps things nice & simple for me, but also my clients don't seem to want to use any other payment methods...as I've only ever had ONE person ask if they could use a different method (credit card) since I started.....in 1984!

[Vectis]

Well, I tend to take cash, else a cheque does the job, haven't really thought about usuing paypal (could be chargebacked if they've paid via credit card or claim refund)

True, but then you've got a case in small claims court.



I only accept cheques (at least 14 days before the function) or cash (at the beginning of the evening).

This keeps things nice & simple for me, but also my clients don't seem to want to use any other payment methods...as I've only ever had ONE person ask if they could use a different method (credit card) since I started.....in 1984!

Blimey... no-one since 1984 has asked to use plastic? Stunned... :D

[rob1963]

I've only ever had ONE person ask if they could use a different method (credit card) since I started.....in 1984!


Blimey... no-one since 1984 has asked to use plastic? Stunned... :D

Just to clarify, 1984 refers to the year I started running mobile discos...not the year when someone last asked if they could pay by credit card!

[Shaun]

Cash
Cheque
Credit/debit card (via paypal or google checkout).

....no problems so far.

[CRAZY K]

Just to clarify, 1984 refers to the year I started running mobile discos...not the year when someone last asked if they could pay by credit card!

But if they asked--its cash only;)

:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

CRAZY K

[Twinspin]

Mainly cash only..... If i get my own way...... cheques i dont accept on the night unless its a last resort.

Paypal...... If they wanna pay the transaction fee then fair enough.

[Danno13]

how can people not accept cash?

By getting payment by cheque or bank transfer 14 days before. I only take cash for short notice bookings, or sometimes when I'm working for other people.

[Kernow]

Cheque, Cash or interest-free credit for 120th Birthdays ;)

[PropellerHeadCase]

interest-free credit for 120th Birthdays ;)

If guaranteed by both parents ;)

[wensleydale]

By getting payment by cheque or bank transfer 14 days before. I only take cash for short notice bookings, or sometimes when I'm working for other people.

i didnt mean it that way- i meant more that i see it as poor customer service if you dont.

most people choose to pay cheque or bacs, but to me if you say no cash its poor service like a shop refusing to take cash.

[A1DL]

i didnt mean it that way- i meant more that i see it as poor customer service if you dont.

most people choose to pay cheque or bacs, but to me if you say no cash its poor service like a shop refusing to take cash.

Provided the customer has the option to pay in cash at a bank counter, I don't see that as a customer service shortfall.

Anyway, to send cash in the post (uninsured) is either a very foolish risk to take, alternatively if a customer is going to send it special delivery, he has to go to a PO counter, so may as well go to the bank instead and save the £3.90 or whatever it costs for the SD.

[Starlight]

I personally prefer cash. Clients can send cash through the post with Registered Post and cheques. I could use PayPal, but, PayPal do charge a substantial amount when people send payments through.

Mendoza.

[CRAZY K]

Provided the customer has the option to pay in cash at a bank counter, I don't see that as a customer service shortfall.

Anyway, to send cash in the post (uninsured) is either a very foolish risk to take, alternatively if a customer is going to send it special delivery, he has to go to a PO counter, so may as well go to the bank instead and save the £3.90 or whatever it costs for the SD.

We are old fashioned--collect cash on the night from private customers for the balance--never met anyone who has a problem with that.

Corporate Events are obviously different.

Cash in the lead by a short head :D :D :D

CRAZY K

[djsteve10]

Cheques, Bank Transfer, Cash, Streamline Merchants for credit card payments

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

How much do you pay for your machine Steve?

[Sapphire Disco]

Anything really, just took some scrap gold including the old wedding ring from previous marriage for a wedding in April.

That reminds me if anyone has got any scrap gold it's a good time to sell the price has gone through the roof, I can get you about £5 a gram for 9ct at the moment ( bear that price in mind if you take it anywhere to sell it) but you would have to get it to me.

[PropellerHeadCase]

Interested to know which three don't accept cash.

[Kernow]

Camels and assorted fruit.

Do you have any Dates free Daz ?? :D

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

Do you have any Dates free Daz ?? :D

<groan> That was a Rob James style comment - I hope it's not catching! :eek:

[Corabar Steve]

:Rob James:

[rob1963]

Do you have any Dates free Daz ?? :D


That was a Rob James style comment - I hope it's not catching! :eek:

Of course it's catching Darren...even you will be doing it soon!

I'm liking kernow...I think I'll get Dave to sign him up to my fan club!

:D :D :D

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

Of course it's catching Darren...even you will be doing it soon!



I hope not. :eek:

[rob1963]

I hope not. :eek:

:Laugh:

[Corabar Steve]

Have you forgotten? Kernow is Rob#2

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

Have you forgotten? Kernow is Rob#2

I know now...

[paull]

I will take cheuqe as a deposit up to 7 days prior then its cash. Unless its a corporate in which case I invoice and get cheque some time in the future.

Paul

www.spectrumdisco-dj.co.uk

[rob1963]

I will take cheuqe as a deposit up to 7 days prior then its cash. Unless its a corporate in which case I invoice and get cheque some time in the future.

Paul

www.spectrumdisco-dj.co.uk

Personally I'd say 7 days before a gig is a bit short notice to accept cheques.

I don't accept cheques any less than 14 days before the event.

Even though a cheque might take less than 7 days to clear, by the time you've received a letter from the bank advising that a cheque has NOT been paid, MORE than 7 days could easily have past.

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

Personally I'd say 7 days before a gig is a bit short notice to accept cheques.

I don't accept cheques any less than 14 days before the event.



So, come on then Mr James, you're very fond of your "that's never happened to me in 24 years", so how many times have you had cheques not clear on you or bounce etc?

[rob1963]

So, come on then Mr James, you're very fond of your "that's never happened to me in 24 years"

Wow Darren...nobody's ever said that to me in 24 years!


so how many times have you had cheques not clear on you or bounce etc?

Twice.

Once about 20 years ago when I did the discos with a friend, and we accepted a cheque on the night which subsequently bounced. We managed to get the cash from her about a week later, though.

The second time was last year, when the bank sent me a letter advising that a deposit cheque has been returned with the answer Refer to drawer please represent. I wrote to the client who quickly responded, apologised and explained that her pay had gone it late. She said the cheque should go through fine the second time, which it did.

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

Wow Darren...nobody's ever said that to me in 24 years!



Twice.



So your recommendation on having cheques at least 14 days in advance doesn't really make sense then does it, if you've only ever had 2 bounce.

[rob1963]

So your recommendation on having cheques at least 14 days in advance doesn't really make sense then does it, if you've only ever had 2 bounce.

Yes, it makes LOTS of sense, as it avoids situations (however rare) where someone sends you a cheque a week before their function, you do the gig, then a couple of days later you get the cheque back from the bank with the answer "Refer to drawer"...and then have to waste a lot of time & hassle chasing them for payment.

Just because I've only had a couple of cheques bounce, that doesn't mean I'm suddenly going to say "I've been pretty lucky, so I think I'll accept cheques on the night from now on"

Why invite trouble?

[PropellerHeadCase]

Agreed.