Starting up my first site, merchant account?

koolkat · 2007-05-26, 01:21 PM

Just a note on merchant accounts in general. They normally charge you something like 3% of a transaction PLUS a general 20 to 30 cent for each transaction. Plus, as mentioned they are a pain in the ass to get set up. So, I would do the math, because paying a 3rd party's processing fees might not be too bad in the long run!

incrediblescott · 2007-06-12, 02:01 AM

CCbill is not a bad way to go, especially if you are just starting out. Some very good people over there to help you out.

Incredibledollars.com

chadknowslaw · 2007-06-13, 11:47 PM

Just starting out you should leave the billing to the experts. When you get a history and a feel for the process, then think about a merchant account but go with CC Bill or another processor that has been around a long time first.

ErikZ · 2008-04-27, 03:04 PM

Yeah, it's been a while since I started this thread.

No, the store hasn't opened yet.

Yes. CCbill is part of the problem. Did you know they don't accept shopping carts?

Big surprise to me. So, while I'm trying to get CCbill to actually work for me, does anyone have an alternative?

I sell downloadables. You put it in the shopping cart, and then check out. You then get an email with your download code and go download it. This blows CCBill's mind. |shocking|

I'm hoping I don't have to go with someone's turnkey system to get this working. I've already put a ton of time and money into this site already.

CCBill Tom · 2008-04-29, 10:47 PM

Please hit me up I would be happy to look into this for you.

thomasw@ccbill.com
ICQ: 478740081

2007-05-26, 01:21 PM	#1
koolkat Remember to rebel against the authorities, kids! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: SC Posts: 401	Just a note on merchant accounts in general. They normally charge you something like 3% of a transaction PLUS a general 20 to 30 cent for each transaction. Plus, as mentioned they are a pain in the ass to get set up. So, I would do the math, because paying a 3rd party's processing fees might not be too bad in the long run! __________________ Harry Beaver's Lodge

2007-06-12, 02:01 AM	#2
incrediblescott Rock stars ... is there anything they don't know? Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 17	CCbill is not a bad way to go, especially if you are just starting out. Some very good people over there to help you out. Incredibledollars.com __________________ Please Re-Read The Rules For Sig Files

2007-06-13, 11:47 PM	#3
chadknowslaw Greenguy & Jim's Unofficial Board Lawyer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 52	Just starting out you should leave the billing to the experts. When you get a history and a feel for the process, then think about a merchant account but go with CC Bill or another processor that has been around a long time first. __________________ Chad Belville, Esq. http://www.chadknowslaw.com

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2008-04-27, 03:04 PM	#4
ErikZ Internet! Is that thing still around? Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 3	Yeah, it's been a while since I started this thread. No, the store hasn't opened yet. Yes. CCbill is part of the problem. Did you know they don't accept shopping carts? Big surprise to me. So, while I'm trying to get CCbill to actually work for me, does anyone have an alternative? I sell downloadables. You put it in the shopping cart, and then check out. You then get an email with your download code and go download it. This blows CCBill's mind. \|shocking\| I'm hoping I don't have to go with someone's turnkey system to get this working. I've already put a ton of time and money into this site already.

2008-04-29, 10:47 PM	#5
CCBill Tom Internet! Is that thing still around? Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2	Please hit me up I would be happy to look into this for you. thomasw@ccbill.com ICQ: 478740081