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08-27-2009, 01:51 AM
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#1 | | Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Show Low, AZ
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| My web store azsmokefree will not be able to process credit cards for a few days, The Credit card processor "Fast Transact" will not allow E-Cig sales. They shut me down 2 weeks ago with out even a call. I'm working on a replacement but would like to apologize to anyone that has tried to place an order. Thanks, Mike 
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08-27-2009, 07:59 AM
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#2 | | TO SERVE AND PROTECT :) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Louisiana
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| Sorry Mike, hope you get it taken care of.
These actions against the smaller LLC sellers is going to drive up sales at the Rip-Off Mall Kiosks, and all those other Brick and Mortar stores that sell a basic kit (you know the Sell-It-Everywhere folks) for $149.00.
I bet they will still be able to process credit sales.
Those of you with young teens can probably get the kids to buy a kit for you the next time you drop them off at the mall.
I think I'll have a special Saturday Night Cash Only sale in the Walmart Parking Lot. Gold watches, e-cigs, e-juice. Think I'll just cash in on this while I can.
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08-27-2009, 02:17 PM
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#3 | | Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Show Low, AZ
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| Thanks for the reply, I have found that most of the larger retailers are using CC processors offshore so they are not effected by the whims of US processors. I am in the process of getting set up same way. They have really pissed me off and I am determined to keep the site open and maybe lower prices to at least be a thorn in someones side. I only started the business to supply users in Northern Arizona with honest pricing but have been selling about 50/50 outside AZ. Mike
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08-27-2009, 02:23 PM
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#4 | | TO SERVE AND PROTECT :) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Louisiana
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| That seems to be the norm for most of the smaller vendors. Used the e-cig themselves and decided to offer it to help others, not make millions, just enough to make a little extra.
You can usually tell from the prices they are asking. It's not that hard to figure out what a 100 kits cost. It's a shame that this FDA/Paypal issue is really hurting the "Joe the Plumber" types  not the ones that already have a trunk full of money but want even more.
I'm sort of glad I didn't get into e-cig sales.
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08-27-2009, 02:41 PM
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#5 | | Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Show Low, AZ
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| Problem I have is the $ it takes to set somthing like this up has to be recouped (not in it to loose $) over time and the larger guys want to make their investment back in a month hence $150 kits. Just wait until the drug companys get their hands on this product. I'm going to be OK due to a loyal customer base (have 15 orders coming by mail) and will be able to accept cards on site in about 4 days.
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09-23-2009, 04:44 PM
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#6 | | Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Arizona
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| My Name is Joshua,
I have been an e-cig user since '08 and have loved all the benefits it's created in a "non-smokers" society. Coincidentally I also work for a credit card processing company, Merchant Now Financial in Mesa, Az. I have been on several forums keeping up with the industry on the going ons with the FDA lawsuit only to find out that Paypal has been banning e-cig vendors. We took our first shot with E-Smokey Treats last year and we successful in approving Phil's account and have had him as a loyal customer for almost a year now. Since that time we have signed dozens more, some of you are probably reading this and know exactly who I am. For any and all seeking help to set up a merchant account, please feel welcome to contact me for all the details. jharjo@merchant-now.com
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11-23-2010, 09:40 PM
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#7 | | Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Florida, USA
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| Many of the largest Credit Card Processors will no longer be providing merchant accounts for Electronic Cigarettes, Vaporizers, or E-liquids. Several Banks and processors have gone as far as terminating and or canceling the service for existing merchants strictly based upon the nature of this product.
If you or your business has been impacted or if you are considering processing credit cards please call or email us today and we can get you approved in under 48 hours. Our Network of banks directly accepts and welcomes Electronic Cigarettes, Vaporizers, and E-liquids. Whether your company does wholesale, continuity, or retail, we have a solution for your business.
Speak to one of our E-Cig industry specialists today and rest assured that your account is with a company that is in tune with this unique industry.
Call us at 1-877-996-2795 or email us at e-cigs@painlessprocessing.com apply online at Painless Processing | |
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11-23-2010, 10:10 PM
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#8 | | Vapeatron Grammar Hammer Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Holding up a lamp post.
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| Harjo, PainlessProcess, if you guys stick around on the forums, you just might get some serious business from the looks of things these days! lol
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11-23-2010, 10:14 PM
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#9 | | Darth Vaper Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Leftern Mass
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Originally Posted by Dhileas  Harjo, PainlessProcess, if you guys stick around on the forums, you just might get some serious business from the looks of things these days! lol | Not the way they've been spamming across the forum.
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11-24-2010, 10:38 AM
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#10 | | Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Arizona
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| Hello everyone and happy early Thanksgiving! I just want to clarify that I'm Joshua Harjo and am not a part of "painless processing". lol. Since my company does handle, conservatively, 60% of the U.S. e-cig processing I can see how it's assumed that "painless" might be us, lol, but it's not. By now most e-cig vendors needing a merchant account know who I am or are already referred to me by my beloved e-cig clients. = ) I haven't posted in a while so anyone that does need a merchant account feel free to p.m. me or you can contact me directly either at jharjo@merchant-now.com or you can call me at 877-677-9384 x 223.
Hope everyone has a happy Turkey Day!
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11-24-2010, 10:56 AM
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#11 | | Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Arkansas
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| I vouch for Harjo, he is the KING of CC processing. You don't need to look any further, these guys are the best. They saved our business at a very dark time when the evil ones that control this biz tried to shut us all down ... then enter Joshua and we were saved from paypal and stupid process companies that just want to gouge you, that is if you lucky enough to "qualify" for their services.
Josh, thank you from the bottom of our hearts and we look forward to another stella year with MNF  | |
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11-24-2010, 11:16 AM
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#12 | | Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Everywhere, USA Full-time RV'er currently in Houston, TX.
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Originally Posted by LeCig I vouch for Harjo, he is the KING of CC processing. You don't need to look any further, these guys are the best. They saved our business at a very dark time when the evil ones that control this biz tried to shut us all down ... then enter Joshua and we were saved from paypal and stupid process companies that just want to gouge you, that is if you lucky enough to "qualify" for their services.
Josh, thank you from the bottom of our hearts and we look forward to another stella year with MNF | glad you cleared that up Mike. This pain-(in the arse)-less processing user is getting ridiculous with all the extra postings. I certainly would never use them after seeing all the spam from them here.
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11-24-2010, 11:53 AM
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#13 | | Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Arizona
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| Mike MY Brother! All the love right back at ya. I appreciate the kind words as always. I try not to post too much on here, I know most people hate spam, ad's, solicitations, etc. etc. I do try to let people know I'm here to help if I can. Have a Happy Thanksgiving brother and I'll talk to you soon. = ) | |
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11-24-2010, 01:18 PM
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#14 | | Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Arkansas
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Originally Posted by Harjo Mike MY Brother! All the love right back at ya. I appreciate the kind words as always. I try not to post too much on here, I know most people hate spam, ad's, solicitations, etc. etc. I do try to let people know I'm here to help if I can. Have a Happy Thanksgiving brother and I'll talk to you soon. = ) | You too Josh, and stay out of trouble! | |
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11-24-2010, 01:26 PM
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#15 | | Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Arizona
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| Don't tell me what to do! lol. = ) | |
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