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Credit Card Machine Leasing: Enough is Enough
Complex rates and fees and obscure merchant account pricing contribute a great deal to the healthy skepticism that merchants feel toward the credit card processors. But one of the greatest contributors, for which there is little justification, is the outrageous practice of leasing credit card equipment used throughout the industry. Credit card machine leasing...
Free Credit Card Machines and the Fine Print
Gone are the days when a credit card machine cost a small fortune to purchase or rivaled a mortgage payment in monthly lease fees. Nowadays it seems like every merchant service provider is itching to give away free credit card machines. Most people see the word "Free" and can't help but to raise an eyebrow waiting for the catch. Complete article...
Buying Credit Card Machines and Terminals on Ebay
Ebay is a great outlet when shopping for a credit card machine, but there are things you must consider before you make a purchase. Complete article...
Free Shopping Carts - Are they worth paying for?
Free shopping carts may cost more than you think in terms of lost revenue, and most shopping carts that are advertised as "free" actually aren't. Quality shopping cart programs that you must purchase may not be as expensive as you think. Complete article...
Shopping Cart & Gateway compatibility
Different merchant account providers use different gateways, and not all gateways and merchant accounts are compatible. When choosing a gateway or virtual terminal for use with your merchant account be sure to use a gateway that is compatible with as many different merchant service providers as possible. Complete article...
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