Chicago Questions

peckinpahhombre

Lifer

Dec 24, 2012

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• Apr 15, 2014

• #1

I believe someone said there is an ATM at the Chicago show, but there is always a long line-up. Do most vendors take credit cards or, alternatively, can you pay with paypal through your mobile phone? Just trying to figure out how not to carry around a ton of cash.

 

damnyak

Starting to Get Obsessed

Jul 14, 2012

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Northern, Ontario. Canada

• Apr 15, 2014

• #2

Hey Peck, instead of Cash (paper) I am bringing just Toonies and loonies. and of course cargo pants to hold it all.
I am sure every transaction will be like this...

 

rmbittner

Lifer

Dec 12, 2012

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• Apr 15, 2014

• #3

I would hope that, these days, every vendor would be able to take credit cards via Square and their smartphones/iPads. But I'm pretty sure that won't be the case.
If you have transportation, or don't mind a little walk across a very busy highway, there's a Hilton Garden Inn across Highway 64 that would have an ATM. There's also a major shopping area about a mile west on 64 that would have ATMs and banks.
Bob

 

pruss

Lifer

Feb 6, 2013

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Mytown

• Apr 15, 2014

• #4

Thanks, Peck, for asking the question. I look forward to getting a sense as to how many vendors/carvers will take PayPal or Visa.
I was also wondering whether folks who extend discounts to NASPC members and/or TPC members typically honour those discounts at shows. Can anyone provide insight here?
Thanks in advance,
-- Pat

 

mso489

Lifer

Feb 21, 2013

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• Apr 15, 2014

• #5

When in Chicago, if you have a chance to get downtown, remember Iwan Ries as a potential destination.

 

daveinlax

Charter Member

May 5, 2009

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WISCONSIN

• Apr 15, 2014

• #6

Wish I had this problem, this is going to be a very low dough show for me. If you want to wheel and deal cash is king.

In the first year or two at Pheasant Run there were issues with the ATM's running out but the committee took care of that and I haven't noticed any lines. Many of the dealers (and the club's silent auction) take CC's, PP and personal checks. 8O

 

kcghost

Lifer

May 6, 2011

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Olathe, Kansas

• Apr 15, 2014

• #7

I don't recall seeing any lines at either of the ATM's.
I think a decent percentage of vendors would accept Paypal if they have an account. Just as there are buyers who don't have Paypal accounts there will be vendors that don't.

 

ocpsdan

Can't Leave

May 7, 2012

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Michigan

• Apr 15, 2014

• #8

I wouldn't say there is a huge line up, but here's a solution:
The resort itself has many ATM's. I've found that midway through Saturday, the one that is closest to the show runs out of money. Sometimes it does, sometimes it doesn't, though it did last year. There is another ATM near the front desk, and I believe another near the restaurants hosted inside the resort. Hope it helps!
Some vendors take cards, others don't. The best rule for the show however is to remember the adage, "Cash is King" and come with money already in your wallet to try to subvert any mishap. I know the bar inside the smoking tent only takes cash, so you're better off to try to get away from plastic as much as possible.

 

wayneteipen

Can't Leave

May 7, 2012

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• Apr 15, 2014

• #9

It's hit or miss on vendors accepting credit but more and more are. As mentioned, it's best to bring a bit of cash for those that don't. I don't like to carry a lot of cash on me. For the record, I accept Paypal and credit cards at the show. :D

 

pruss

Lifer

Feb 6, 2013

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Mytown

• Apr 15, 2014

• #10

Thanks for chiming in Wayne. Much appreciated.
-- Pat

 

wcannoy

Can't Leave

Nov 29, 2012

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Lakeland, FL

• Apr 15, 2014

• #11

I didn't know there was more than one ATM... but I've never seen a line at the one that I knew of.

 

bigvan

Lifer

Mar 22, 2011

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• Apr 15, 2014

• #12

I've never had any problems with the ATMs, but usually I just go down the road to a PNC branch if I need to make a quick withdrawal.
Pruss, the prices are usually a lot lower than retail. To me, asking for an additional 10% off seems tacky.

 

pruss

Lifer

Feb 6, 2013

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Mytown

• Apr 15, 2014

• #13

Thanks for the info BigVan. For clarity I wasn't asking for a discount on a discount, but just trying to get an understanding of the lay of the land... Just excited about attending my first show, I guess.
-- Pat

 

winton

Lifer

Oct 20, 2010

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• Apr 15, 2014

• #14

Yes, as Bigvan said, there are lots of bank near by. I am not set up for credit cards. Thus, I require cash for the tampers I will be selling at the show.
Winton

 

crazypipe

Lifer

Sep 23, 2012

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0

• Apr 15, 2014

• #15

I will never forget the pipe show I went to, and the ATM that SENT me to HELL. MY WIFE NAILED ME TO THE CROSS ::