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Posted by coolguy23, 05-22-2001, 05:42 PM
has no fees whatsoever but only they deduct a % of the transaction, i know instabill.com but don't you think 10% is alot? thanks for any help
Posted by Annette, 05-22-2001, 06:24 PM
There are a number that do this, and all will charge a higher percentage thatn a regular merchant account. What you're paying for, at least partially, are their prices associated with maintaining transaction services *and* whatever protection they might need as far as insurance and such due to fraudulent transactions that might pass through their network (think in terms of chargebacks, etc.). The fees these services may vary, but you'd be hard pressed to find one that matches the better merchant account providers out there. I seem to recall one charging somewhat lower than 5%, but can't remember the name of it offhand.
Posted by ksstudio, 05-22-2001, 07:09 PM
Revecom - 3.95% + $1 + $49 one time setup fee. Go for a search, I am sure Revecom and Instabill are among the best price. Others will be lower if you have a merchant account: $195 -$295 to setup + $0.25 per transactipn + monthly gateway fee
Posted by Mark Vockler, 05-23-2001, 02:23 AM
You might find the following link helpful: http://ecommerce.about.com/smallbusi...sing/index.htm Most of them require you to have your own merchant account, and some (like Instabill) don't, but they're all mixed in that list. Ibill, Globill, and Digibuy are a few more that don't require any fees whatsoever other than the per-transaction discount rates. Revecom is pretty cost-effective if you don't mind the $49 one-time setup. They don't charge monthly fees and have a good fraud protection system in place. Mark Vockler Aletia Hosting
Posted by thomas830, 05-23-2001, 04:16 AM
iBill offers that, 15% per transaction and 10% reserve for 6 months Thomas
Posted by coolguy23, 05-23-2001, 11:49 AM
what do you guys think of ccbill.com ? is it 2.95 per transaction? i think that's good don't you? thanks for the suggestions above
Posted by chaos, 05-23-2001, 12:03 PM
2.95????? Not if you want to keep your web hosting at a good price. What if you were offering a 10MB plan at say $5... Because of the billing that's 160% of what you were originally going to charge.. Instabill would probably be your best bet!
Posted by ksstudio, 05-23-2001, 12:48 PM
If your service selling price is less than $17, go with Instabill or other company charge you for only 10% per transaction. If it is more than $17, Revecom is more cost effective. Why? How? See below: Product selling for $15: Instabill: $15 - 10% = $13.50 Revecom: ($15 - 3.95%) - $1 = $13.40 Product selling for $20: Instabill: $20 - 10% = $18.00 Revecom: ($20 - 3.95%) - $1 = $18.21
Posted by coolguy23, 05-23-2001, 09:47 PM
i thought instabill keeps 20% 10% transaction and 10% charge-back funds....
Posted by Ericd, 05-23-2001, 10:07 PM
you get the 10% charge-back after 6 months. Cheers!
Posted by coolguy23, 05-24-2001, 12:09 AM
cool! thanks alot guys now what domain service should i use....
Posted by ksstudio, 05-24-2001, 01:41 AM
What do you mean by this? If you want to register a domain, you can register from us (any host from WHT and a long list of ICANN accredited registra) If you want to resell domain, you can go with OpenSRS or GoDaddy or other ICANN accredited registra who offer reseller / partner program. Feel free ask if you need any info.

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