hays@ssd.intel.com (Kirk Hays) writes:

=> Not to be a party pooper, but the "4% surcharge" is a direct
=> violation of SLS's contract with the VISA/MC providers.
=> 
=> Since SLS seems to be an ethical business, I hope they'll
=> discontinue this practice.  

There was a recent case in Canada wherein the cc issuers had to allow
merchants to add the charge if they desired, without penalty.  Old agreements,
I believe, are now void.

I don't think it is fair to make the merchant pay an additional 4%-6% to a
cc company, especially with the low mark-ups in many areas these days.

If you want the convenience of a ccard, be prepared to pay for it.  Other-
wise, use cash, cheques or money orders.

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   Steve  <sp@questor.org>