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detoxed · 05-01-2004, 11:26 PM

What if you setup a site that only took online checks, how do you think sales would be compared to taking credit cards?

herbal logic · 05-01-2004, 11:28 PM

Just an oppinion, but the only instance when someone pays by online check is when they do not have a cc. Most people do not want to give out their checking account info.

the only upside to checks is its much harder for the customer to dispute.

Turboface · 05-01-2004, 11:45 PM

There are check guarantee services out there that will, as they sound like they do, guarantee checks.

Zprogramz · 05-01-2004, 11:53 PM

You would probably see a 75% decrease in sales.

Z

detoxed · 05-01-2004, 11:54 PM

Ok, what about Mastercard and checks, no visa?

tony286 · 05-02-2004, 12:26 AM

THere is a thread from a while ago last yr where someone did that and the numbers where close to the same as with cc. If you have a unique site with exclusive content then I think your chances of them signing up if check is the only option go up greatly. If its the same old tired shit , I see no motivation.

Peaches · 05-02-2004, 06:53 AM

Even though I sell the checking option

I'd suggest if you want to try this, still make the CC option available. Many of our customers have done well making the check option the FIRST option available and pushing it hard on the join page, but still offering the CC option.

Note that WTS ONLY charges processing fees on the GOOD checks. This makes us do everything possible to make sure the check goes through including having an inhouse collections department.

If you want 100% guaranteed checks, our new product CyberTokens provides that

As always, if you have any questions please feel free to contact me at peaches at onlinebeach dot com

notjoe · 05-02-2004, 06:58 AM

Probilling offers something called directcheck. I've had NO checks returned NFS while using this, so far

rowan · 05-02-2004, 07:04 AM

What about all of the people in UK/AU/NZ and lots of EU that have a CC, but (for obvious reasons) no USA checking account?

imageman · 05-02-2004, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by notjoe
Probilling offers something called directcheck. I've had NO checks returned NFS while using this, so far

I would like to see someone implement a system similar to the old Globill check . Which gave a 7 day delay period before allowing access to the site after making payment. This allowed the check to clear yet gave automatic access after the 7 day period. It was very popular with our traffic and easily as popular as our current check system which still allows void or revoked checks of more than 10%

Peaches · 05-02-2004, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by imageman
I would like to see someone implement a system similar to the old Globill check . Which gave a 7 day delay period before allowing access to the site after making payment. This allowed the check to clear yet gave automatic access after the 7 day period. It was very popular with our traffic and easily as popular as our current check system which still allows void or revoked checks of more than 10%

I'm 99.9% positive we can do that....I'll check (no pun intended

).

detoxed · 05-02-2004, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by rowan
What about all of the people in UK/AU/NZ and lots of EU that have a CC, but (for obvious reasons) no USA checking account?

who cares about them

Ar3s · 05-02-2004, 10:28 AM

VISA is a must

Trax · 05-02-2004, 10:31 AM

check only is no option

i have a nice exclusive and unique site that does take checks only as of now
i have people mailing me, begging to get access via CC,...
the ratios are at about 1:800 which is not THAT bad on checks only
but still
it kills the whole foreign market!
you gotto think about that
i dont want to stop earning on europeans and candians
and putting up dialers for them is not what i really want!

basschick · 05-02-2004, 11:51 AM

all the paysite owners i've talked to get over 40% checks returned. taking only checks allows surfers free access for two or three days before that happens.

icedemon · 05-02-2004, 12:43 PM

Taking Visa is a must. As tony404 said, you might be able to get away with it if you have exclusive, unique content that is very hard to find on the internet. Your still losing out on alot of customers though, not taking Visa.

Turboface - We will have a check guarantee coming in the next month or two.

imageman - We can do it where a customer's username/password is not activated until the check clears. Send me a email or call if you or anybody else is interested.

Trax - Send me a email or call if your having trouble taking credit cards for any of your sites. Send me the url and I'll see what I can do.

gfy AT paywide.com
Toll Free#: 1.877.PAYWIDE
Mark

phillyrich · 05-03-2004, 07:58 AM

It has been done and the first month you will see a decrease but after that you will do the same amount of business. Anyone willing to give their CC # online will give their Checking account number.

05-01-2004, 11:26 PM	#1
detoxed vip member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 17,798	check billing instead of credit cards What if you setup a site that only took online checks, how do you think sales would be compared to taking credit cards?

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05-02-2004, 12:43 PM	#16
icedemon Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Lutz, FL Posts: 1,022	Taking Visa is a must. As tony404 said, you might be able to get away with it if you have exclusive, unique content that is very hard to find on the internet. Your still losing out on alot of customers though, not taking Visa. Turboface - We will have a check guarantee coming in the next month or two. imageman - We can do it where a customer's username/password is not activated until the check clears. Send me a email or call if you or anybody else is interested. Trax - Send me a email or call if your having trouble taking credit cards for any of your sites. Send me the url and I'll see what I can do. gfy AT paywide.com Toll Free#: 1.877.PAYWIDE Mark __________________ Clips4Sale.com Last edited by icedemon; 05-02-2004 at 12:48 PM..

05-03-2004, 07:58 AM	#17
phillyrich Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: California Posts: 162	It has been done and the first month you will see a decrease but after that you will do the same amount of business. Anyone willing to give their CC # online will give their Checking account number. __________________ Phillyrich ICQ-200441622 [email protected]

05-01-2004, 11:28 PM	#2
herbal logic Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,172	Just an oppinion, but the only instance when someone pays by online check is when they do not have a cc. Most people do not want to give out their checking account info. the only upside to checks is its much harder for the customer to dispute.

05-01-2004, 11:53 PM	#4
Zprogramz Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,360	You would probably see a 75% decrease in sales. Z

05-01-2004, 11:54 PM	#5
detoxed vip member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 17,798	Ok, what about Mastercard and checks, no visa?

05-02-2004, 12:26 AM	#6
tony286 lurker Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: atlanta Posts: 57,021	THere is a thread from a while ago last yr where someone did that and the numbers where close to the same as with cc. If you have a unique site with exclusive content then I think your chances of them signing up if check is the only option go up greatly. If its the same old tired shit , I see no motivation.

05-02-2004, 06:53 AM	#7
Peaches Old broad Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Away Posts: 13,933	Even though I sell the checking option I'd suggest if you want to try this, still make the CC option available. Many of our customers have done well making the check option the FIRST option available and pushing it hard on the join page, but still offering the CC option. Note that WTS ONLY charges processing fees on the GOOD checks. This makes us do everything possible to make sure the check goes through including having an inhouse collections department. If you want 100% guaranteed checks, our new product CyberTokens provides that As always, if you have any questions please feel free to contact me at peaches at onlinebeach dot com

05-02-2004, 06:58 AM	#8
notjoe Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: May 2002 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 5,599	Probilling offers something called directcheck. I've had NO checks returned NFS while using this, so far

05-02-2004, 07:04 AM	#9
rowan Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 17,393	What about all of the people in UK/AU/NZ and lots of EU that have a CC, but (for obvious reasons) no USA checking account?

05-02-2004, 10:28 AM	#13
Ar3s So Fucking Banned Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: ICQ : 207880728 Posts: 4,307	VISA is a must

05-02-2004, 10:31 AM	#14
Trax [----------------------] Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 14,486	check only is no option i have a nice exclusive and unique site that does take checks only as of now i have people mailing me, begging to get access via CC,... the ratios are at about 1:800 which is not THAT bad on checks only but still it kills the whole foreign market! you gotto think about that i dont want to stop earning on europeans and candians and putting up dialers for them is not what i really want!