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Trade Show Gear Works for Art Fairs
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kelly Bort Aug 18, 2010. 3 Replies 0 Likes
While investigating an interior panel setup for art fairs, I noticed on the local Craigslist a lot of listings for used trade show booths and associated gear, at rock-bottm prices. Having done trade…Continue
best credit card account for newbie doing very occasional shows
Started this discussion. Last reply by Robin Chard Feb 21, 2010. 22 Replies 0 Likes
I'm doing just a few events a year (hopefuly more, though), including simple tabletop displays, and am reluctant to go for a full credit card processing plan with monthly fees, etc. that I wouldn't…Continue
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chas lewis replied to Hugo Cruz's discussion To PRINT in-house or Not -- Advice on buying my own Lab Quality PRINTER.
"I came across this discussion and will add my $00.02. I am a painter selling mainly prints I make on my own wide-format printer. In my experience, there is a lot of learning involved in doing printing. But that doesn't mean you shouldn't…"
Linnea Lahlum replied to chas lewis's discussion Trade Show Gear Works for Art Fairs
"Great idea! I'd love to see some pictures when you have them. I have not seen many trade show displays, so some of this is a little hard to visualize."
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Trade Show Gear Works for Art Fairs
While investigating an interior panel setup for art fairs, I noticed on the local Craigslist a lot of listings for used trade show booths and associated gear, at rock-bottm prices. Having done trade shows, this idea seemed like a natural fit, and most of these (there are many brands) are carefully engineered for light weight, quick setup and efficient transport. I found a guy selling a mess of gear for $400 - I ended up with 2 separate Skyline Mirage 10 foot booth displays (curved slightly)…See More
Robin Chard replied to chas lewis's discussion best credit card account for newbie doing very occasional shows
"I too take credit cards. Too many people just walked away from me and I knew I had too. I think my buisness (Ilike to think it would go up year by year anyway (dreamer!)) has improved by 50% at least because of taking cards. I got a machine that…"
Robert Carriveau replied to chas lewis's discussion best credit card account for newbie doing very occasional shows
"This will be my 4th year doing shows. I started to take credit carde on the 3dr year. I have products that run from 1.75 to 135.00 and a lot of people dont have checks or cash. My sales increased by 30% with credit cards. I went with First National…"
Robert Carriveau replied to chas lewis's discussion best credit card account for newbie doing very occasional shows
Sandra Rathbun replied to chas lewis's discussion best credit card account for newbie doing very occasional shows
"I've used propay for 4 years and haven't had any major problems. Really easy to use. It does take about 4 to 6 days to get your money over to your bank account.
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Sheila Wissner replied to chas lewis's discussion best credit card account for newbie doing very occasional shows
"I also use ProPay. I paid around $30 last year for my account because they were giving a discount to people who sell on Etsy. Don't know if they still have that deal but if you have an Etsy shop, you should check it out.
I use a knuckle buster…"
Lindsay Pless replied to chas lewis's discussion best credit card account for newbie doing very occasional shows
"I have also been using ProPay for about a year......it's very easy. You can use your cell phone right at the show to verify the credit or hold the slips till you get home and enter them on the computer. For those that bring laptops with them to…"
Lydia Morrison replied to chas lewis's discussion best credit card account for newbie doing very occasional shows
"Thank you, Brandie
I may give them a try.
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Brandie Butcher-Isley replied to chas lewis's discussion best credit card account for newbie doing very occasional shows
"I ment to write e-mail an invoice... :)
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Brandie Butcher-Isley replied to chas lewis's discussion best credit card account for newbie doing very occasional shows
"Your transaction amount is held for 2-3 business days. I don't call the cards in. I enter them on my computer at the end of my day. I am taking a risk, I know, but I haven't had an issue yet. Knock on wood. So I am not sure if propay has…"
Brandie Butcher-Isley replied to chas lewis's discussion best credit card account for newbie doing very occasional shows
"There is an anual fee. I pay $60.00 per year, but it depends on the level of business you choose. No hidden fees that I have run into. Although, I think the rates may be a little high per transaction compared to other merchant accounts.
I like that…"
Lydia Morrison replied to chas lewis's discussion best credit card account for newbie doing very occasional shows
"Hi, I'm looking into propay. Any problems or tack on fees you didn't know about. It took me 3 hours to read through their small print. I've read some good things from people and some bad online, but have never talked to anyone who has…"
Brandie Butcher-Isley replied to chas lewis's discussion best credit card account for newbie doing very occasional shows
"Propay is really easy. www.propay.com. I am going on my 3rd year using them."
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- At 6:53pm on January 14, 2010,
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