Originally Posted By: bladeswitcher
Originally Posted By: Geo. Newbern
You guys are all wet about the burden of merchant credit card fees. Many online sellers and gunshow dealers now are adding 3% to the price for credit card purchases. One, I know that's too high, and two, I'll walk away from the purchase on account of it.

The whole point of credit cards is to make purchasing your wares more convenient. I won't pay you for the convenience because it is what enables you to make the sale . . .



What you say is true if something is being sold at or near the marked price. It's a different story when a guy hammers you on the price and then whips out a credit card. I learned long ago to ask about form of payment when considering an offer.


Bladeswitcher that is where you and I disagree. When I negotiate a lower price than what you ask, it is because I won't pay your asking price. If we agree on a price, my position is that how I pay for it is a different question and is my sole choice...Geo