[plug] Where to buy computer bits in Perth

[Bret Busby]

On Fri, 21 Feb 2003, Leon Brooks wrote:

> Date: Fri, 21 Feb 2003 14:59:27 +0800
> From: Leon Brooks <leon at brooks.fdns.net>
> Reply-To: plug at plug.linux.org.au
> To: plug at plug.linux.org.au
> Subject: Re: [plug] Where to buy computer bits in Perth
> Resent-Date: Fri, 21 Feb 2003 14:49:37 +0800 (WST)
> Resent-From: plug at plug.linux.org.au
> 
> On Friday 21 February 2003 02:27 pm, Bret Busby wrote:
> > Austin have in their ads, that the use of plastic to pay (including
> > EFTPOS "may incur a surcharge". They appear to not want customers, or,
> > only cash customers.
> 
> Amex charges at least 5%, others typically 3.5%, that's a big swipe out of a 
> 10-15% margin. Don't jump at shadows, presume there's a sensible reason for 
> it.
> 
> Cheers; Leon
> 
> 
> 

The emphais was on "including EFTPOS". maybe I should have enclosed it 
in stars or something.

Elsewhere, EFTPOS, *** FROM SAVINGS ACCOUNTS, NOT CREDIT ***, is 
regarded as being the same as cash. No percentage commission, from my 
understanding, from what retailers have advised me. Also qualifies for 
the same discounts as does cash payment, elsewhere.

-- 
Bret Busby
Armadale
West Australia
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