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Luke dudney
<dex at wn.com.au> To: plug at plug.linux.org.au
cc:
21/02/2003 02:43 Subject: Re: [plug] Where to buy computer bits in Perth
PM
Please respond to
plug
>But why is it that computer stores seem to be the _only_ retailers that
>charge extra for CC ?
>I've only been charged extra when purchasing computer gear, but there
>may be other businesses that do this.
>It seems bizarre that they are the only ones who decide to pass on the
>cost to the consumer.
>Cheers
>Luke
Low markup, probably. I know that in the armpit of the 3rd world I come
from that markups on hardware are typically not high. They probably expect
a gross profit of 5-10%, while CC transaction fees from banks are about 3%,
there. Figure may or may not be comparable here.
RIchardM