Military Vehicles, January 1997,: Re: MTM Enterprises
Re: MTM Enterprises
Todd Paisley (paisley@erols.com)
Thu, 23 Jan 1997 08:44:44 -0500
> D) I try and use credit card where at all possible, but find (and this
> is VERY strange) that America has the least number of suppliers who
> will accept one.
> WHY?
> Everything we have heard/seen on the media for the last 20 years has
> told us we will follow the American trend of credit cards. According
> to our media the average American uses very little cash and has
> ~ 18 credit cards in his wallet (must make sitting down
> uncomfortable)!
> So why do so many American businesses refuse to take credit cards?
> In Australia you have to try very hard to find any business that
> won't accept the main 4 cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex and our own
> Bankcard)? Ideas please?
Most businesses do accept credit cards. I think the problem is that
a lot of the "businesses" you are dealing with are just people who
sell parts out of their garages. The major credit card companies charge
these people for the equipment and for each transaction. For a lot of
these people, they just do not sell in enough volume to justify the
expensive of that equipment.
I understand your frustration though. About 10 years ago I wanted to
join a club in England that dealt with Triumph Mayflower cars. They
would only accept payment in pound-sterling. Lots of hassle to do
such a simple task.
Todd Paisley