Popular Post edward Posted April 8, 2018 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 8, 2018 Had My show yesterday, and did better then I thought I would, as far as the weather and sales. Did $300 and $120 of it was on the credit card, I'am sorry I didn't have the square reader years ago, most of the people don't carry cash. Sold mostly Eagles items which is very popular in my area. Looks like I will be busy making more, as they will be popular for Christmas gifts. edward meflick, 3Dface, Scrolling Steve and 8 others 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneMahler Posted April 8, 2018 Report Share Posted April 8, 2018 Congrats on your show. When I went to Square my sales increased quite a bit. People would be on limited cash and seen something they liked elsewhere and would use their card with me. That's a win win for all. 3Dface and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTTHECLOCKMAN Posted April 8, 2018 Report Share Posted April 8, 2018 Good to hear some good news about an early craft show this year. Would like to hear more about square reader. I asked this question in another thread so have some info. I plan on getting this because it seems the way of today. I do not have a smart phone so need another device to get and was wondering how you or anyone else handles this square reading thing. I do not mean to hijack this thread. Sorry. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkey Posted April 8, 2018 Report Share Posted April 8, 2018 Congrats Edward. Glad it went well for you. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iguanadon Posted April 8, 2018 Report Share Posted April 8, 2018 Good start to the season, nice work. Yes, Square is a must. Depending on the event, 50% is about normal for credit card sales. My event for yesterday was rescheduled due to rain. I was disappointed. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edward Posted April 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2018 J T I have a smart phone for a dumb person LOL, people that I see at shows have smart phones, not sure if you can use other devices, there are videos on square and I believe that is the way to go, as not too many people have cash on them , and the only charge a small amount. edward OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Johnson Posted April 9, 2018 Report Share Posted April 9, 2018 Congrats Ed. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTTHECLOCKMAN Posted April 9, 2018 Report Share Posted April 9, 2018 2 hours ago, edward said: J T I have a smart phone for a dumb person LOL, people that I see at shows have smart phones, not sure if you can use other devices, there are videos on square and I believe that is the way to go, as not too many people have cash on them , and the only charge a small amount. edward Do these people have to sign on your phone or does the chip eliminate that and can you take cards with chips too?? This summer I am going to look into this deeper. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted April 9, 2018 Report Share Posted April 9, 2018 1 hour ago, JTTHECLOCKMAN said: Do these people have to sign on your phone or does the chip eliminate that and can you take cards with chips too?? This summer I am going to look into this deeper. Right now, folks have to sign over $25, but I hear soon, they won't have to sign if scanning the chip. Even though I have an iPhone, I use my iPad for taking cards with Square. I have a dedicated hot spot that connects via Blurtooth to my iPad. I prefer the iPad because it had a bigger screen and looks a bit more professional than my little iPhone. Edward, congratulations on a good show. We all know spring shows don't do to well. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iguanadon Posted April 9, 2018 Report Share Posted April 9, 2018 (edited) 7 hours ago, dgman said: Right now, folks have to sign over $25, but I hear soon, they won't have to sign if scanning the chip. I've been counting down the days since I read about it a few months ago. Here's info about it for those that aren't already aware. https://www.creditcards.com/credit-card-news/signatures-soon-may-not-be-required.php P.S. - Hopefully Square doesn't choose to continue to require signatures when using their chip reading device. If you use the magnetic strip swipe device, signatures will still be required, just so you know. Edited April 9, 2018 by Iguanadon OCtoolguy and NC Scroller 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted April 10, 2018 Report Share Posted April 10, 2018 It's crazy you guys are still using signatures. The rest of us converted to chip and pin ages ago. I'm not sure about NZ but in the UK it was back in2006! Oh and by the way Iggy, some cards here in NZ are mag stripe only (no chip) but are still authorised by PIN, not signature. Rob OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodmaster1 Posted April 10, 2018 Report Share Posted April 10, 2018 Great start to what hopefully be a great season. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted April 10, 2018 Report Share Posted April 10, 2018 On 4/8/2018 at 8:29 AM, edward said: Had My show yesterday, and did better then I thought I would, as far as the weather and sales. Did $300 and $120 of it was on the credit card, I'am sorry I didn't have the square reader years ago, most of the people don't carry cash. Sold mostly Eagles items which is very popular in my area. Looks like I will be busy making more, as they will be popular for Christmas gifts. edward Any worries about trademarks on the Eagles stuff or are you designing everything yourself? Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted April 10, 2018 Report Share Posted April 10, 2018 On 4/8/2018 at 9:42 AM, JTTHECLOCKMAN said: Good to hear some good news about an early craft show this year. Would like to hear more about square reader. I asked this question in another thread so have some info. I plan on getting this because it seems the way of today. I do not have a smart phone so need another device to get and was wondering how you or anyone else handles this square reading thing. I do not mean to hijack this thread. Sorry. Would you be able to use a square on a Kindle Fire or an iPad? I''m curious too. Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted April 10, 2018 Report Share Posted April 10, 2018 31 minutes ago, octoolguy said: Would you be able to use a square on a Kindle Fire or an iPad? I''m curious too. Ray Ray, go back and read my post six replies up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted April 10, 2018 Report Share Posted April 10, 2018 This always happens to me. I write something only to find out my question has been answered. Thanks though. By the way, did you see my comment to you earlier today? Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted April 10, 2018 Report Share Posted April 10, 2018 (edited) Yes I did Ray. I don’t drink coffee, but a beer would good! If you feel like taking a drive north sometime, I’ll buy lunch! has to be on a weekend though, I still work! Edited April 10, 2018 by dgman OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted April 10, 2018 Report Share Posted April 10, 2018 40 minutes ago, dgman said: Yes I did Ray. I don’t drink coffee, but a beer would good! If you feel like taking a drive north sometime, I’ll buy lunch! has to be on a weekend though, I still work! Oh you poor thing. I'm so sorry to hear that. I thought most everybody here was old and retired like me. I turn 75 on Thursday. 3/4 of the way home. Ray And, I'd love a cold beer. Or whatever else is being poured. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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