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Old 04-29-2004, 03:48 PM  
inthestars
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Quote:
Originally posted by Oh Sheila
Why don't sponsors have their own merchant accounts? 3rd party companies that process for us obviously do.

Is the risk or cost too high?
I think there are a variety of different reasons:

1. Can't afford it. Adult merchant accounts cost a few thousand to open. Smaller sites often don't have a few thousand lying around.

2. Lack of knowledge. They aren't aware that they can get their own merchant account.

3. Too lazy or wary of getting their own merhcant account.
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