Recent content by madcowbeads

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    First Data Merchant Services - confused :-/

    Hiya, I just did as detailed in the posts above. There was no restocking fee in my agreement - I didn't have a POS machine Best wishes Georgie
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    First Data Merchant Services - confused :-/

    Hi Just to say that after my phonecall, when the operator said he would send a copy of the agreement that I signed. (It took me a while to explain this - he kept saying he'd send me a copy of the t&cs, which is, of course, not the same thing at all...) Anyhow, heard nothing for a couple of...
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    First Data Merchant Services - confused :-/

    Hiya - Well, a couple of days after my OP I phoned them again and asked for a copy of the contract I had signed, including the clause about the £200 'forever' termination fee. FDMS customer service chap was nice & friendly and kept saying he would send a copy of the t&cs. I stuck to my guns...
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    First Data Merchant Services - confused :-/

    Thankyou for replying. I agree. But now I need to get them to take me to court. I am fully prepared for hassle, 'for the greater good' and all that. There is a very bad smell about this I think. It may be a scenario where knowing someone who is a tv journalist might be very useful... as...
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    First Data Merchant Services - confused :-/

    Hello! In excess of 5 years ago, I signed up with BOSMS - who then farmed out the business to First Data Merchant Services. Reviewing my costs led me to realise that my current set up (FDMS plus SagePay payment gateway) was a bit old fashioned and expensive, so I was considering...