Dalmus wrote:
Funny you mentioned that!
I was at a small store up in Northern Wisconsin that's been around forever... I went in to make a purchase, but their CC machine was down. Nowadays, most places just say "No Credit Cards At This Time." Not this place... The old lady at the counter pulled out the gigantic card imprinting machine... KERCHUNK... and we were on our way. I didn't even know they could still do that. 
This was only about two years ago...
I work PT in a retail store and by law you have to keep these just in case. Anytime the computer stops working or the card has to be manually keyed, out comes the machine with the rubber stoppers on the bottom to keep the thing from sliding.
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@Dalmus wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:
@gibeon wrote:
This reminds me that all credit card apps used to be done on paper, and you would hand them over to a stranger at the store or bank and they would phone it in.
Heck, I think I even remember applications in Magazines as part of an advert and you'd fill it out and mail it in and hear back in "6-8" weeks.
I feel old now.I was just telling my 17 year old son about the old credit card machines tonight! that big hunk of metal they lugged around and sighed when you pulled out a CC
Funny you mentioned that!
I was at a small store up in Northern Wisconsin that's been around forever... I went in to make a purchase, but their CC machine was down. Nowadays, most places just say "No Credit Cards At This Time." Not this place... The old lady at the counter pulled out the gigantic card imprinting machine... KERCHUNK... and we were on our way. I didn't even know they could still do that.
This was only about two years ago...
YEs actually you can I have a business and lastyear when i signed up with Heartland for cc processing, then sent me blank papers for taking an imprint of the card incase there is a problem with the cc machine or the internet. Never had to use them, and never would since there is no way of knowing if the funds are available but just in case, i was provided with them.
@Dalmus wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:
@gibeon wrote:
This reminds me that all credit card apps used to be done on paper, and you would hand them over to a stranger at the store or bank and they would phone it in.
Heck, I think I even remember applications in Magazines as part of an advert and you'd fill it out and mail it in and hear back in "6-8" weeks.
I feel old now.I was just telling my 17 year old son about the old credit card machines tonight! that big hunk of metal they lugged around and sighed when you pulled out a CC
Funny you mentioned that!
I was at a small store up in Northern Wisconsin that's been around forever... I went in to make a purchase, but their CC machine was down. Nowadays, most places just say "No Credit Cards At This Time." Not this place... The old lady at the counter pulled out the gigantic card imprinting machine... KERCHUNK... and we were on our way. I didn't even know they could still do that.
This was only about two years ago...
Talking about feeling OLD lol.
How do you use the carbon reader on the CSP. The numbers are on the back
If the card isn't embossed and it won't scan, you have to use another form of payment.
@KSK1912 wrote:
@degs138 wrote:
How do you use the carbon reader on the CSP. The numbers are on the backThen you have to maunally write the information on the paper slips and have the customer sign it.
That is against all sorts of credit card processing laws and can come with hefty fines as that can lead to credit card fraud. Who in the world would write their CC info on a piece of paper and sign it? Not to mention, what if the number written isn't right and the customer has left the store?
@lindsaydruart wrote:
@KSK1912 wrote:
@degs138 wrote:
How do you use the carbon reader on the CSP. The numbers are on the backThen you have to maunally write the information on the paper slips and have the customer sign it.
That is against all sorts of credit card processing laws and can come with hefty fines as that can lead to credit card fraud. Who in the world would write their CC info on a piece of paper and sign it? Not to mention, what if the number written isn't right and the customer has left the store?
no they don't write it on a "piece of paper". You do have the credit card that they would pay with anyway. So you just have to confirm the information matches the card they have in hand. And if you want to secure the funds, you can call in the network number, such MC or Visa or AMex, give them the card number, transaction amount and get provision and write that number on the slip. The customer signs it, get a copy of the slip and everyone is happy. This way the funds are guaranteed for the merchant, as it is being charged to the customer's account, and when you deposit the slip to your bank account you don't have a suprise.
Oh, the official form...yeah. I really thought you meant a piece of paper LOL
@lindsaydruart wrote:Oh, the official form...yeah. I really thought you meant a piece of paper LOL
no, that could really get a business in trouble. But the forms, i did have to use them a few times not at my business but another one i used to manage, due to internet problems. i told the customers to either pay in cash or come back shortly (since the business was in the mall it was not a problem, they would walk around and come back again) but i hated asking if they would like to do the paper form.