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How do you accept credit cards at craft fairs

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Original Post

AliBaliJewellery says

Hi,

I'm a newbie on Etsy and going to my first craft fair next month. How do people accept credit card payments? I've heard various methods one of which is taking an imprint of the card and then using virtual terminal? but surely that leaves you wide open to fraudsters?

I don't want to make a huge outlay at present until I see how my stuff sells. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Ali

Posted at 10:22am May 15, 2008 EDT

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AliBaliJewellery says

Any ideas anyone???

Posted at 10:33am May 19, 2008 EDT

excely says

Me? Broadband card + laptop = paypal

A lot of others use Propay. It's affordable and works well. There's a discount for etsy users, though I don't know what the code is. Someone will chime in with it, or contact (esty user name) ProPayMike

Posted at 10:35am May 19, 2008 EDT

loosewirestudio says

With this discount link, just for Etsy, you can get the Mid range program for the lower range price:
Cool Propay Discount Link!
www.propay.com/?refid=ETSYOLCM
Also, there's a user here called PropayMike who would be able to help with any questions, problems. Here's the thread link where he posted more details: www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=5318693

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Propay is the way to go!

Then you'll need a knucklebuster (imprinter).
Mr Imprinter on feeBay is the best deal.
I picked up a starter kit, which also included 100 slips and the plate.

Total investment: about $60 for both.

My craft fair sales are about 30% more, due to accepting credit cards.

Posted at 10:36am May 19, 2008 EDT

skiingweaver says

Propay works great!

And I'd be cautious about using any sort of wireless network while at a craft fair... Who knows what, if any, type of security they have in place. :)

Posted at 10:37am May 19, 2008 EDT

AliBaliJewellery says

Thanks - don't have a clue really!! I'll look into your suggestions, really excited about my first craft fair!

Posted at 10:39am May 19, 2008 EDT

excely says

I use my broadband card, skiingweaver, not a public wireless network. It's my own direct connection (I can use it anywhere you can use your cellphone).

Posted at 10:41am May 19, 2008 EDT