Pay Pal or other credit card for team registration?

carlyle · 12-14-2011, 08:05 PM

As our committee is working on our 2012 event, the idea was presented of offering on line registration with Pay Pal or another credit card system to pay for team registration.

If a credit card option for paying for your registration for a contest was

available, would you use it?

Yes? No?

If not, why not.

We do not want to go to the trouble and expense of setting this up unless we have some idea that the system will be used and appreciated.

We want your opinions.

dmprantz · 12-14-2011, 08:11 PM

I would very much prefer credit card payment for competition payment, but it would really only make the most sense if you also had an on-line web form for the signup.

dmp

BasicPatrick · 12-14-2011, 08:28 PM

Agreed...online application and digital payment is how I would most prefer to register

carlyle · 12-14-2011, 08:39 PM

Did not make that clear in the initial post.

Having an online registration to fill in the fields and click "submit" is what we are considering for team registration.

Does not make sense to do that unless there is a payment option to go with it.

I used online registration for my judges last year and it worked great, was appreciated by the judges, and was easier for me too. Applicants received a copy of their data by return email to signify successful registration.

The success of that system with judges - with no fee payment mechanism needed, prompted us to consider this type of registration and payment for the teams.

Does that clarify?

big brother smoke · 12-14-2011, 08:47 PM

I would love a paypal option and On-line form, it would make the process more seamless.

BBQchef33 · 12-14-2011, 08:49 PM

we did it for our contest, an almost ALL entries came in that way.

JD McGee · 12-14-2011, 08:52 PM

We use paypal up here for most all our PNWBA comp payments. Just wish we had online registration forms though...we still have to mail those in.

Smoke'n Ice · 12-14-2011, 09:01 PM

^^^^^^^^^

Rich Parker · 12-14-2011, 09:03 PM

Online registration and paypal for payment would be awesome.

dmprantz · 12-14-2011, 09:09 PM

Just to be clear on something though, I will not participate in a purely PayPal system. I am interested in having credit card payments. I know that PayPal (along with Google and Amazon) allow credit card payments, and that is great.

dmp

Lake Dogs · 12-15-2011, 07:08 AM

I like the paypal option and would only use it. I understand dmprantz's not a purely paypal (kinda), but I wouldn't use one that doesn't have/use Paypal because I dont want my credit card information out there in too many places.

mobow · 12-15-2011, 07:45 AM

yes. it is how I do it when it is available. keith

southernstyle · 12-15-2011, 08:43 AM

online registration and paypal is the way to go

dmprantz · 12-15-2011, 08:50 AM

Just to clarify a bit more, the reason why I would not use a PayPal only system is because PayPal has a reputation for seizing funds. You may think this will never happen to you, but if it only happened to people who expected it, I think there would be a lot fewer complaints. Before you accept transfers with PayPal, think about what you would do if they decided to seize your entry fees. As some one who has worked in the payments industry, I would rather work with a company who is legally obligated to give me my money and does not have a questionable reputation rather than some one who refuses to be a bank and can seize my money at any time. I like Amazon payments, but that's me.

dmp

carlyle · 12-15-2011, 09:20 AM

Thanks to everyone who has responded so far.
There is representation from coast to coast and border to border - impressive.

dm - I see what you are talking about. Gave us something to look into before we enter into any agreements. Appreciate that.

Keep the comments coming.

12-14-2011, 08:05 PM	#1
carlyle Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 10-06-10 Location: Owatonna, MN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Pay Pal or other credit card for team registration? As our committee is working on our 2012 event, the idea was presented of offering on line registration with Pay Pal or another credit card system to pay for team registration. If a credit card option for paying for your registration for a contest was available, would you use it? Yes? No? If not, why not. We do not want to go to the trouble and expense of setting this up unless we have some idea that the system will be used and appreciated. We want your opinions. __________________ Carlyle, KCBS, CBJ, Organizer ( Judge Chair)

12-14-2011, 08:11 PM	#2
dmprantz is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-11-08 Location: Nashville Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I would very much prefer credit card payment for competition payment, but it would really only make the most sense if you also had an on-line web form for the signup. dmp __________________ The Beast - Custom Vertical Offset by Bates FEC-100 Large Big Green Egg® Weber Performer

12-14-2011, 08:28 PM	#3
BasicPatrick Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 03-29-11 Location: Hyannis, MA on Ol'e Cape Cod Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Agreed...online application and digital payment is how I would most prefer to register __________________ The Basic BBQ Team FEC100 Traeger Texas 075 26.75 Weber OTG 2 x 22.5 WSM w/Pitmaster IQ 110 Camp Chef Pro 60 Wicked Pissah Super Fast Basic Blue Thermapen 32' Fleetwood Bounder (Motorhome). NEBS, KCBS, KCBS CBJ "Rub Some Sunshine on Your Face"--Richard Pryor

12-14-2011, 08:39 PM	#4
carlyle Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 10-06-10 Location: Owatonna, MN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Did not make that clear in the initial post. Having an online registration to fill in the fields and click "submit" is what we are considering for team registration. Does not make sense to do that unless there is a payment option to go with it. I used online registration for my judges last year and it worked great, was appreciated by the judges, and was easier for me too. Applicants received a copy of their data by return email to signify successful registration. The success of that system with judges - with no fee payment mechanism needed, prompted us to consider this type of registration and payment for the teams. Does that clarify? __________________ Carlyle, KCBS, CBJ, Organizer ( Judge Chair)

12-14-2011, 08:47 PM	#5
big brother smoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-06 Location: Ventura, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I would love a paypal option and On-line form, it would make the process more seamless. __________________ Peace and Smoke, BBS https://www.bigpoppasmokers.com/stor...nufacturer=314 My Weapons: Custom rig - Kandi, UDS; Bubba Keg; 22.5 WSM x 2; 18.5 WSM; BWS extended party; BWS Gator and an Onyx Oven; 29' ft Coachmen Leprechaun (Lola); Avatar by Grillman. Dan Chambers get well soon, so we can tell you to "Shut up Chambers"

12-14-2011, 08:49 PM	#6
BBQchef33 Grand Poobah and Site Admin Join Date: 08-11-03 Location: Long Island, NY Downloads: 10 Uploads: 4	we did it for our contest, an almost ALL entries came in that way. __________________ Site Administrator and Grand PooBah CBJ with a Fuzzy Blue Hat, 18 Foot Competition Trailer, Customized Klose BYC, Custom Klose built MoAB (Mother of All Banderas) passed on to Big Dog, 1 Double Barreled Lang 84, 1 Heavily Modified Bionic Bandera, 1 Custom Super Medium Stickburning Spicewine w/stoker, 1 XL BGE, 1 Mini BGE, 1 Pit Barrel Cooker, 3 WSMs, 3 Weber Kettles, an NB Hondo, A Modified Brinkman Horizontal, DCS 48" Grill, a Broilmaster P3, a covered, pellet pooping FEC100, and our duck died. :( News Flash: "A mans worth is judged by the weight of his integrity " You know your getting older when you choose your cereal for the fiber, not the toy Smoke on KC. WWW.BBQ-BRETHREN.COM

12-14-2011, 08:52 PM	#7
JD McGee somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-28-07 Location: Duvall, WA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	We use paypal up here for most all our PNWBA comp payments. Just wish we had online registration forms though...we still have to mail those in.

12-14-2011, 09:01 PM	#8
Smoke'n Ice is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-08-09 Location: Plano, TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	^^^^^^^^^

12-14-2011, 09:03 PM	#9
Rich Parker Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-20-09 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Online registration and paypal for payment would be awesome. __________________ WSM and UDS - iBQ'n BBQ Team owner TheBBQSuperstore.com

12-14-2011, 09:09 PM	#10
dmprantz is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-11-08 Location: Nashville Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Just to be clear on something though, I will not participate in a purely PayPal system. I am interested in having credit card payments. I know that PayPal (along with Google and Amazon) allow credit card payments, and that is great. dmp __________________ The Beast - Custom Vertical Offset by Bates FEC-100 Large Big Green Egg® Weber Performer

12-15-2011, 07:08 AM	#11
Lake Dogs Babbling Farker Join Date: 07-14-09 Location: Lake Sinclair, GA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I like the paypal option and would only use it. I understand dmprantz's not a purely paypal (kinda), but I wouldn't use one that doesn't have/use Paypal because I dont want my credit card information out there in too many places. __________________ Hance - Lake Dogs Cooking Team - MiM/MBN/GBA CBJ and comp cook Lake Sinclair, GA (strategically about an hour from everywhere)

12-15-2011, 07:45 AM	#12
mobow is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 12-11-09 Location: Marshall MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	yes. it is how I do it when it is available. keith __________________ WSM 22.5, MCBJ, In The Key Of Que

12-15-2011, 08:43 AM	#13
southernstyle is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 08-26-11 Location: okeechobee, fl. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	online registration and paypal is the way to go __________________ roger. Sponsored by oakridge bbq. stumps baby with digi q 2. doublebarrel 250 gallon offset

12-15-2011, 08:50 AM	#14
dmprantz is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-11-08 Location: Nashville Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Just to clarify a bit more, the reason why I would not use a PayPal only system is because PayPal has a reputation for seizing funds. You may think this will never happen to you, but if it only happened to people who expected it, I think there would be a lot fewer complaints. Before you accept transfers with PayPal, think about what you would do if they decided to seize your entry fees. As some one who has worked in the payments industry, I would rather work with a company who is legally obligated to give me my money and does not have a questionable reputation rather than some one who refuses to be a bank and can seize my money at any time. I like Amazon payments, but that's me. dmp __________________ The Beast - Custom Vertical Offset by Bates FEC-100 Large Big Green Egg® Weber Performer

12-15-2011, 09:20 AM	#15
carlyle Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 10-06-10 Location: Owatonna, MN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks to everyone who has responded so far. There is representation from coast to coast and border to border - impressive. dm - I see what you are talking about. Gave us something to look into before we enter into any agreements. Appreciate that. Keep the comments coming. __________________ Carlyle, KCBS, CBJ, Organizer ( Judge Chair)

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