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    AMEX not working ?

    I tried to pay by AMEX but an error showed up.
    "Something went wrong with your order : Error 312 : Card type not accepted"

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    I don't think they take AMEX. I don't know many gun shops that do because the service fees are so high.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Scotchline View Post
    I don't think they take AMEX. I don't know many gun shops that do because the service fees are so high.
    We do take AMEX, just we switched online providers and apparently AMEX not working yet. We can see your order and will call tomorrow for card as we can take AMEX over the phone.
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    All done, will ship Tuesday
    Many thanks!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Prophet River View Post
    All done, will ship Tuesday
    Many thanks!

    Wanstalls stopped taking Amex, I spent 3K with Prophet River.
    Thanks guys.

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    Keep in mind - that $3K probably cost them over $100 just to accept your payment with AMEX. Credit card fees for small merchants are insanely high. That's 3-4% right off the top.

    Interac Debit cost for the same transaction? Less than $0.05.

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    Quote Originally Posted by canucklehead View Post
    Keep in mind - that $3K probably cost them over $100 just to accept your payment with AMEX. Credit card fees for small merchants are insanely high. That's 3-4% right off the top.

    Interac Debit cost for the same transaction? Less than $0.05.
    Hey. It does not matter. You pay visa, master card. They all charge. Business is business. Sometimes you save $100 but loose your client. There are many fish in the ocean. I pay Amex because I pay it off every month. Keeps me honest. You can pay cash. It's your choice. Free enterprise. Free country.

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    Stopped taking AMEX where I work, Amex was taking almost all the profit, their fees are up to twice what the other cards are. Visa and M/C will negotiate , Amex will not. Amex cards are popular with individuals because they offer excellent rewards..... gee I wonder who's covering those costs?. In 100% of cases, we found an Amex card holder has a visa or m/c to use, well, unless its over limit.
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    Nobody takes Amex anymore these days.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Scotchline View Post
    I don't think they take AMEX. I don't know many gun shops that do because the service fees are so high.
    Sorry for the bad info. When I checked out the system gave the option to pay by cc but then bracketed beside it days "(visa/MC/)".

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