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Post by Big Ern on Aug 10, 2023 12:00:10 GMT 1
Not always. Some firms just refuse to pay the extra. Not just monthly fees, but the initial set-up cost too; some feel it's not worth it. Maybe historically, but none of that really applies any more, the market for portable contactless payments got so competitive that the big players no longer dominate and milk the retailers. For less than £50 you can buy a card-reader (or use your phone that has NFC for free), with no monthly contract and transaction fees around 1.5%. No brainer for one man bands & small enterprises to move this way, given the speed, lack of having to handle cash and change, extra security (would you rather your daughter is wandering round taking bundles of cash doing table service in a busy bar/restaurant, or taking payment on a machine that has no value to anyone?) for employees and employer, along with instant fulfilment straight into your company account rather than the faff of a bank drop. Of course, better to take BOTH. You want to be accessible to customers, whether thats someone who uses cash predominately, or someone who hasn't been to a cash machine in 2 years. Someone ask Kev what his thoughts are on us moving into a cashless society and if we will be paying for Mbappe in cash or cheque, ta.
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Post by themanfromatlantis on Aug 10, 2023 12:09:11 GMT 1
I don't like this contactless only thing in pubs/clubs. When I'm out on the lash I don't take my card with me, to stop myself overspending by getting more money from the cash machine. It's even harder to keep track if you're actually paying by card. Because they much prefer people not to manage their finances... Anyway, as you were, don't want this thread derailing about the devilish arts in the finance world. I'm looking forward to the various different opinions coming out of tonight. I just hope I finish my fencing before it goes dark...
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Post by themanfromatlantis on Aug 10, 2023 12:11:58 GMT 1
Will anyone ask if we're likely to see Steak Canadians in the kiosks this season?
Asking for a friend...
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Post by Porrohman on Aug 10, 2023 12:13:40 GMT 1
I don't like this contactless only thing in pubs/clubs. When I'm out on the lash I don't take my card with me, to stop myself overspending by getting more money from the cash machine. It's even harder to keep track if you're actually paying by card. Because they much prefer people not to manage their finances... Anyway, as you were, don't want this thread derailing about the devilish arts in the finance world. I'm looking forward to the various different opinions coming out of tonight. I just hope I finish my fencing before it goes dark... Yep, you don't want to be sword fighting when the light goes
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Post by Skint Terriers on Aug 10, 2023 12:16:51 GMT 1
Yeah, googled it. Bit harsh on the elderly etc, but the way of the world, I guess. I always pay with my phone, myself, but it definitely rubs me the wrong way seeing signs where businesses refuse cash. It's those that refuse to accept card that annoy me. Blatant money laundering. that's how you find a good Chinese takeaway though. The ones that accept card are naff but the ones that are cash only are spot on. Nobody likes to pay fees and taxes
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Post by richhtfc on Aug 10, 2023 12:17:57 GMT 1
It's those that refuse to accept card that annoy me. Blatant money laundering. The amount of corner shops that suddenly have card machine issues when you say you’re paying by card. As you’ve said, blatant money laundering. And income tax/VAT fraud
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Post by themanfromatlantis on Aug 10, 2023 12:19:12 GMT 1
Because they much prefer people not to manage their finances... Anyway, as you were, don't want this thread derailing about the devilish arts in the finance world. I'm looking forward to the various different opinions coming out of tonight. I just hope I finish my fencing before it goes dark... Yep, you don't want to be sword fighting when the light goes I have a sheath, so I'm protected... :-)
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Post by pilks123 on Aug 10, 2023 12:21:27 GMT 1
Be interested to ask if there's any chance of a sprinkling of Sac Republic merch in the town shop? A couple of rails will do, doesn't need much of the store. With a reciprocal stance in the US too selling town stuff.
Anything to boost our soccerball fanbase is a plus I reckon.
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Post by htfcterry on Aug 10, 2023 12:43:11 GMT 1
I think the financial plans were submitted to the EFL before he had any control of the club, that’s the impression I got. By the sounds we’re restricted in August but not so much in January. I’d be interested to know what the plans with the training facilities are. To attract better players you need excellent facilities, like the ones which we were told we were getting, but ended up with a security hut 🤣 Nagle said last night that the budget restricted us for the entire season. Ah - must have missed that. Well, it is what it is. Hopefully we can get to 50 points asap so we’re building something in the Championship and not L1
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Post by Deleted on Aug 10, 2023 12:46:46 GMT 1
Not always. Some firms just refuse to pay the extra. Not just monthly fees, but the initial set-up cost too; some feel it's not worth it. Maybe historically, but none of that really applies any more, the market for portable contactless payments got so competitive that the big players no longer dominate and milk the retailers. For less than £50 you can buy a card-reader (or use your phone that has NFC for free), with no monthly contract and transaction fees around 1.5%. No brainer for one man bands & small enterprises to move this way, given the speed, lack of having to handle cash and change, extra security (would you rather your daughter is wandering round taking bundles of cash doing table service in a busy bar/restaurant, or taking payment on a machine that has no value to anyone?) for employees and employer, along with instant fulfilment straight into your company account rather than the faff of a bank drop. Of course, better to take BOTH. You want to be accessible to customers, whether thats someone who uses cash predominately, or someone who hasn't been to a cash machine in 2 years. I bought a bootleg T-Shirt outside a big gig in sheffield the other month, i was shocked when the seller pulled out his card machine !
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Post by dm on Aug 10, 2023 12:54:49 GMT 1
Does this thread actually contain any question for KN?
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Post by mosher on Aug 10, 2023 13:00:04 GMT 1
Does this thread actually contain any question for KN? After one or two pages most threads bear little resemblance to the title
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Post by Deleted on Aug 10, 2023 13:00:56 GMT 1
Does this thread actually contain any question for KN? Shortly be changed to the banking thread
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Post by upthetown on Aug 10, 2023 13:06:03 GMT 1
Not a question… but if someone could let him know, that, whilst the extra communication is welcome, to not take the vocal minority on Twitter to heart. They do not speak for the wider fan base, and, are often the most knee jerk or unreasonable of Town fans. Some of the comments people tag him in are ridiculous.
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Post by Sparrow on Aug 10, 2023 13:19:57 GMT 1
When does he think there will be announcements on the Academy. In terms of what age groups they will be re-starting with and will it be next season
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Post by jasrick on Aug 10, 2023 13:27:42 GMT 1
What are his plans for refurbishment of the bathrooms?
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Post by gledholt terrier on Aug 10, 2023 13:29:42 GMT 1
King’s Head has gone cash only. I don’t have any questions for KN.
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Post by colnevalleyblue on Aug 10, 2023 13:31:13 GMT 1
Plymouth announced they were going cashless on Thursday last week.
Then we rocked up to ground and card machines werent working.
Club had to hand it all over for nowt. They couldn't take cash. Hilarious and indulged in far more pints than I really needed.
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Post by themanfromatlantis on Aug 10, 2023 13:34:47 GMT 1
Plymouth announced they were going cashless on Thursday last week. Then we rocked up to ground and card machines werent working. Club had to hand it all over for nowt. They couldn't take cash. Hilarious and indulged in far more pints than I really needed. You can take the man out of Yorkshire etc... They should market that to away supporters. The potential of free beer and pies might add a few people willing to take the chance...
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Post by Porrohman on Aug 10, 2023 13:39:32 GMT 1
King’s Head has gone cash only. I don’t have any questions for KN. Has it ? Bugger, I used to like going in there. I haven't used cash since covid began.
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Post by Dan on Aug 10, 2023 13:39:45 GMT 1
Are transfer fees and sell on clauses for players/ex players received by the club or ex-chairman?
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Post by Drew Peacock on Aug 10, 2023 13:45:42 GMT 1
What's the likelihood of the capacity being full by 7pm? Not sure I can be arsed traveling down to be turned away. I've not been to a cowshed loyal event at magic rock before, how was it for the Carlos q&a a while back?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 10, 2023 13:56:29 GMT 1
What are his plans for refurbishment of the bathrooms? I've heard we're going back to the old style,behind the Cowshed 1970s
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Post by thomo on Aug 10, 2023 14:04:42 GMT 1
KN confirmed in his recent interview that we are limited by the budget submitted to the EFL. Can't make it as will be abroad but Questions for me would be Is that budget less than last season? What are the penalties for overspending? Did/does he have the option to submit a new budget to allow greater spending in this window? And if so why have we not chosen to do so? Is there not a worry that adhering to the spend limit puts us at risk of relegation? By when would you hope to be challenging to get back to the premier league? Going forward will it be a problem spending 7 figure fees for the right players? How would KN's plans change if we were to get relegated this season? (I would hope he would acknowledge that there is a reasonable probability this will happen) Agree important to ask if payments from previous player sales (instalments/sell on clauses) go to the club or previous owner. It there's any hesitation answering here it's pretty obvious it's the latter
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Post by htafcokay on Aug 10, 2023 14:07:18 GMT 1
Be interested to ask if there's any chance of a sprinkling of Sac Republic merch in the town shop? A couple of rails will do, doesn't need much of the store. With a reciprocal stance in the US too selling town stuff. Anything to boost our soccerball fanbase is a plus I reckon. Hopefully not. We're not a sister club, we're two completely different entities.
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Post by shadwelljim on Aug 10, 2023 14:28:12 GMT 1
I like the idea of selling some Sacremento gear in the shop, it would be novel and people walk round advertising all sorts on their T shirts . It's also a cool capital in sunny California. What's not to like? I went there years ago, and it has an old town by the river with boardwalks and a paddle steamer, then you can get to Lake Tahoe easily from there for skiing, trekking hunting and a shooting and luxury camping.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 10, 2023 14:28:40 GMT 1
Are Castore our Kit supplier for next season?
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Post by Sio on Aug 10, 2023 14:39:15 GMT 1
I like the idea of selling some Sacremento gear in the shop, it would be novel and people walk round advertising all sorts on their T shirts . It's also a cool capital in sunny California. What's not to like? I went there years ago, and it has an old town by the river with boardwalks and a paddle steamer, then you can get to Lake Tahoe easily from there for skiing, trekking hunting and a shooting and luxury camping. Barcelona is cool as well but we aren't selling their shirts.
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Post by sabailand on Aug 10, 2023 14:41:33 GMT 1
Maybe historically, but none of that really applies any more, the market for portable contactless payments got so competitive that the big players no longer dominate and milk the retailers. For less than £50 you can buy a card-reader (or use your phone that has NFC for free), with no monthly contract and transaction fees around 1.5%. No brainer for one man bands & small enterprises to move this way, given the speed, lack of having to handle cash and change, extra security (would you rather your daughter is wandering round taking bundles of cash doing table service in a busy bar/restaurant, or taking payment on a machine that has no value to anyone?) for employees and employer, along with instant fulfilment straight into your company account rather than the faff of a bank drop. Of course, better to take BOTH. You want to be accessible to customers, whether thats someone who uses cash predominately, or someone who hasn't been to a cash machine in 2 years. I bought a bootleg T-Shirt outside a big gig in sheffield the other month, i was shocked when the seller pulled out his card machine ! Last season at Sunderland there was a busker who had a card machine, no kidding, hes obviously part of he scenery on match days but it was still a bit strange.
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Post by leroy212 on Aug 10, 2023 14:41:45 GMT 1
Yeah, googled it. Bit harsh on the elderly etc, but the way of the world, I guess. I always pay with my phone, myself, but it definitely rubs me the wrong way seeing signs where businesses refuse cash. Every now and again I get a bloke to clean my fish tank, he only takes cash as he says over the course of a month he would pay loads in charges for taking card payments
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