Cash vs. credit

[johan68]

This might already have been covered earlier but anyways...

First time at PP for me and am trying to plan my finances for the trip. Does any vendors accept plastic or only cash? How about the bars and food places at the venue?

And Lance, if you are going to accept credit through your iPhone again... Please bring your son to help you run it

 

[Palabra de Dios]

I know one of the vendors is taking cards, but not all. I would imagine the bar would take credit...it's 2008; kinda the norm now.

 

[Dolamite S. Biffle]

I would suggest bringing cash. The ATM at the venue will probably run out of money again, if you use credit in the Vinyl the bartenders will add extra tip almost guaranteed. Not every vendor takes credit also.

 

[lady_space]

I've never had any issues with the Vinyl bartenders adding anything extra, and I've actually forgotten my card there not once but twice.

However, the bars inside the venue don't generally take cards, and as has been already mentioned, some of the vendors do not either and the ATM *always* runs out or is out of order.

 

[SensoryCD]

We do accept credit cards at The Laser's Edge tables.

 

[Pellaz]

As I recall, Century Media and The End Records also take credit, but Exploding Ned's does not.
Bring plenty of cash, but don't put it alll in one place at any one time.

 

[Diamond45]

The ATM at the venue will probably run out of money again.

It's not a question of if, but WHEN it will run out of money. I know I took two withdrawals last year (and the year previous). This time I'll bring extra cash!

And this year with more vendors taking plastic - I'll be set.

 

[MetalPrincess8]

I would suggest bringing cash. The ATM at the venue will probably run out of money again, if you use credit in the Vinyl the bartenders will add extra tip almost guaranteed. Not every vendor takes credit also.

This is true...and I think its total BULL. I ALWAYS tip...never have I not tipped a bartender...and last year when I bought drinks at the Vinyl, I had an $18 tip added on to my $12 bill...what possesses them to add in the tip themselves? I don't think that's very polite...especially if I've already designated a tip for the bartender on the receipt. What gives them the authority to change that? I will bring cash from now on...or better yet, not get drinks from the bartenders at Vinyl.

 

[johan68]

This is true...and I think its total BULL. I ALWAYS tip...never have I not tipped a bartender...and last year when I bought drinks at the Vinyl, I had an $18 tip added on to my $12 bill...what possesses them to add in the tip themselves? I don't think that's very polite...especially if I've already designated a tip for the bartender on the receipt. What gives them the authority to change that? I will bring cash from now on...or better yet, not get drinks from the bartenders at Vinyl.

Dirty Bastards!!!

Thanks Ken, I'll visit your booth for sure. If you haven't left already. Bring Stray.

Cheers

 

[nailz]

or better yet, not get drinks from the bartenders at Vinyl.

i don't know why anyone would WANT to buy anything from an overpriced venue, myself, what with all of the after partying to be done anyway.

 

[Diamond45]

i don't know why anyone would WANT to buy anything from an overpriced venue, myself, what with all of the after partying to be done anyway.

Considering Subway isn't open on Saturday night - it's about the only place to buy food

 

[Yippee38]

We do accept credit cards at The Laser's Edge tables.

That sucks. I know it's a hassle and costs you guys money to set it up though. Even though The Laser's Edge is probably my favorite vendor, I end up buying more from vendors that accept plastic. I need cash for drinks and food.

 

[Pellaz]

This is true...and I think its total BULL. I ALWAYS tip...never have I not tipped a bartender...and last year when I bought drinks at the Vinyl, I had an $18 tip added on to my $12 bill...what possesses them to add in the tip themselves? I don't think that's very polite...especially if I've already designated a tip for the bartender on the receipt. What gives them the authority to change that? I will bring cash from now on...or better yet, not get drinks from the bartenders at Vinyl.

Nothing gives them the right. It is theft, plain and simple.

Challenge the charge with your bank or card issuer. Be prepared to fax them a copy of your transaction receipt showing the charge and the tip you added. And of course, you should ALWAYS keep a copy of your receipts, especially from locations where tipping is customary.

I've had this happen twice locally (not at Vinyl or Center Stage, but at other places) and both times my bank issued a temporary credit for the disputed funds...and then made the credit permanent after they received the fax.

That sucks. I know it's a hassle and costs you guys money to set it up though. Even though The Laser's Edge is probably my favorite vendor, I end up buying more from vendors that accept plastic. I need cash for drinks and food.

Uh, I think Ken was saying he DID accept credit cards, nyet?

 

[MetalPrincess8]

Nothing gives them the right. It is theft, plain and simple.

Challenge the charge with your bank or card issuer. Be prepared to fax them a copy of your transaction receipt showing the charge and the tip you added. And of course, you should ALWAYS keep a copy of your receipts, especially from locations where tipping is customary.

Yes, this is very good advice. Unfortunately, you live and learn. Last year I never would have thought someone would have done that, so being my drunk self, I didn't think to hold on to the receipt. Only thing I ever hold on the receipt for is expensive items like a computer or something. Didn't think I'd have to with a $12 transaction. Not having proof that I wrote in a different tip is why my bank wouldn't credit me the money back. So, yeah, I recommend keeping your receipts as well....GOOD ADVICE!!

 

[ratanda]

I've had this happen twice locally (not at Vinyl or Center Stage, but at other places) ...

Where?

 

[lasercd]

Yippee38:

I don't think you read Jim's post carefully. We accept Visa, Mastercard, and Discover. We always have. In fact for many years we were the only vendor to accept credit cards.

Cash is welcome but credit card is fine. We have fancy new wireless terminal this year so it will be clean and easy.

See you tomorrow.

Ken Golden/The Laser's Edge

 

[Pellaz]

Where?

Once at the restaurant over the outfield at Turner Field, and once at The Vortex (L5P location, not the one closer to PPUSA).

The latter occurrence took place just a few months ago, and was something like a $15 tip added to an $18 order. It could have been a keying/entry error, though.

 

[Yippee38]

Yippee38:

I don't think you read Jim's post carefully. We accept Visa, Mastercard, and Discover. We always have. In fact for many years we were the only vendor to accept credit cards.

Crap. How did I misread that. Now I'm mad at myself. I know I've bought from you guys before using plastic at PP.

 

[kellsco]

Cash is welcome but credit card is fine. We have fancy new wireless terminal this year so it will be clean and easy.


Ken Golden/The Laser's Edge

And I thank you for taking my well broke in Southwest Visa card. (I use it as a debit card) I am now $228 closer to a free flight.


I did see three ATM's there this year. One in the vendor room, one in the hallway and another in the lobby of the venue. Unless I missed them in past years, I thought the hallway had the only machine.