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Steve Cebula
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Steve Cebula commented on Steve Cebula's blog post Closing our old merchant account
"Don't know about that area. We have had no problem to date. As a follow up to closing the old account, we were supposed to receive a box and return label to send the Nuruit back. Our account closed on the 20th, just got the box on the 29th and…"
Steve Cebula commented on Geoff Coe's blog post Dodging Beryl: Hilton Head Island (May 26-27, 2012)
"It was in Littleton at the three trees chapel right off of 470. The reception was at Q's Pub where they first met. We visited Evergreen, Red Rock and did some hiking in the hills."
Kathleen Kler & David Haakenson commented on Steve Cebula's blog post Closing our old merchant account
"Thanks for this discussion....has anyone had difficulty in using cellular/wifi credit card processing? There are a lot of options beyond using the"Square".
Especially interested in how signal strength is up in Breckenridge? (Is my anxiety…"
Steve Cebula commented on Geoff Coe's blog post Dodging Beryl: Hilton Head Island (May 26-27, 2012)
"Geoff, sounds very similar to last year there with the exception of the weather, which was hot and humid but no storm on the horizon. We may have gone back this year but had a family wedding in Denver, CO so off we went. First time there, nice…"
Alison Fox commented on Steve Cebula's blog post Closing our old merchant account
"I just started using Square as well and I couldn't be happier with it. I was holding out because of paying $1000, yes $1000 for the devices I was using now and couldn't waste that money. It was bought at least 5 yrs ago when…"
Lynn E. Abbott commented on Steve Cebula's blog post Closing our old merchant account
"Like all the other artists that had credit card accounts I too canceled mine. One thing that I did check was the experation, could not find it to save my soul. When I called them they said no problem, $250.00 later I lost it.... I called and called…"
Steve Cebula commented on Steve Cebula's blog post Closing our old merchant account
"Just to clarify, Square is encrypted now. If you have one of the first original devices it may not be encrypted. Just contact them and another will be sent to you no charge. I did it just to have a spare."
Alison Thomas commented on Steve Cebula's blog post Closing our old merchant account
"When I called to close my merchant account I got an earful about the Square being not safe, not encrypted etc. And they were kind of rude about it - "I guess you don't care about the safety of your customers data" They…"
Colin Murray commented on Steve Cebula's blog post Closing our old merchant account
"They did ask me why I was closing my account, that I had for over 5 years. I told them I was switching to the Square. I had not used the merchant account in 3 months. They charged me for an additional month, because I didn't call on the right…"
Shoshana Matthews commented on Steve Cebula's blog post Closing our old merchant account
"It's not a recent thing. Years ago I cancelled an account I had when I had a retail store (not art related) and they never tried to retain me. I cancelled another account a couple of years ago (switched processors) and again no…"
Paula Johnson commented on Steve Cebula's blog post Closing our old merchant account
"Same here, Steve. If one of my accounts drops me, I sure as heck am going to ask 'why'.
I had a month-to-month Merchant Account and kept it for 6 months while I was using Square. I wanted to make sure Square was going to work…"
Steve Cebula commented on Nels Johnson's blog post EAST LANSING ART FAIR--I GAVE A "STUCK BUG" DISCOUNT AND SOLD THE BIGGIE, READ ON.
"Just to clarify it, we dumped the ice into the pail of water."
Steve Cebula commented on Nels Johnson's blog post EAST LANSING ART FAIR--I GAVE A "STUCK BUG" DISCOUNT AND SOLD THE BIGGIE, READ ON.
"Just a thought for those really hot days in the summer. Last summer at Ann Arbor it was setting records for heat and humidity. We set up both our battery operated Ryobi fans in the booth to blow the hot air around some. Thursday saw air temp on the…"
Geoff Coe commented on Steve Cebula's blog post Closing our old merchant account
"You would think they'd fight harder, wouldn't you? But it's a really volatile market now. They may have concluded that the retention cost (which requires staffing, training, etc.) isn't worth the incremental gains."
Steve Cebula commented on Steve Cebula's blog post Closing our old merchant account
"We really like the Square and talk about fast deposits to our bank account. Works great!"
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- Mixed Media
- Years in the Art Fair Business
- 14
- First show ever
- Downtown Palm Harbor, FL
- What is your website?
- http://Www.twisteddimensionsart.com
- What are the best things about art fairs
- Meeting patrons and fellow artists from all over the country and world.
- Best show ever and why
- Ann Arbor State Street Area, the folks who run it are great! Sales are always good, even in a down economy and hot weather.
- Worst show ever and why
- Plymouth Art In The Park, high booth fee and really bad sales
- Who referred you to ArtFairInsiders.com? Please be specific.
- Met Connie at The Blue Water Art Festival
Steve Cebula's Blog
Closing our old merchant account
Posted on May 23, 2012 at 1:37pm 12 Comments 0 Likes
Like many, we have gone over to using Square for our credit card processing. Our merchant contract expired on May 20th so we took all the steps in advance to close it out without penalty. It amazed me that during several calls and emails not one person with the merchant service asked what we were using now instead or made any attempt to retain us. We "knock wood" never had any issues or a single charge back with them so it was not like they might be glad to see us go. I was wondering if these… Continue
Large Velcro backed Hangers
Posted on May 16, 2012 at 4:43pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
For those who have used pro hanger Velcro hangers but need more holding power, Harmon Hooks makes a Velcro backed hanger that is 4" x 3 3/8" in size. You get a dozen for $10 plus $5 shipping. Www harmonhooks.com
A little travel tip
Posted on May 16, 2012 at 4:34pm 9 Comments 2 Likes
Just like to pass on a little idea I heard this past weekend at Mayfaire By the Lake Art Festival. Our neighbor was Steve Vaughn? We were talking about upcoming shows and got on the subject of the Alexandria, VA show with H.A.E. Steve mentioned that he uses the Amtrak auto train to travel from Florida to Lorton, VA to do the show. He has a full size van and it goes on the train with him so he does not have to drive much as Lorton is close to the show site. I did some price checking and for 2… Continue
QR Codes
Posted on April 26, 2012 at 10:59am 14 Comments 4 Likes
I saw some mentions of QR codes in another posting. We have the QR codes for our website, Facebook & Twitter on the back of our business cards. I enlarged the images from the card and laminated it to use as a small sign on the booth wall at shows. Even put some Velcro on the back so I can just slap it up on the pro panel wall. You would be surprised at how many people scan it with their phones. I been thinking of making more use of QR codes by maybe placing one on each piece so patrons… Continue
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- At 8:43pm on October 6, 2011,
Connie Mettler said… - Welcome to ArtFairInsiders.com, Steve. I'm pleased to see you here and look forward to having you as part of our community.
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