[Soekris] escrow (was: (no subject))

[Graham Freeman]

On 14 Oct 07, at 22:10, Bill Maas wrote:

> The problem is that I don't like having my credit card nos. all  
> over the
> place


I don't give my card info out needlessly, but I don't worry about it  
either.  Here's why:


* It's a credit card, not a debit card.  A given charge does not  
automatically draw money from my bank account - I must first review  
and pay the bill before the card issuer gets their money.

* My card issuer (American Express) acts responsibly and promptly  
when I have an occasional disputes with a vendor.

* If someone fraudulently makes charges on my card, I simply report  
the charges as such and never have to worry about it again.

* Those few vendors who don't take AmEx usually have competitors who  
do.   Soekris takes AmEx via Paypal, so that's fine.


Escrow is for real estate and other large purchases where the stakes  
are higher than the trust level.  It's too much overhead for a small  
order from Soekris.

Graham