For buying at card shows what do you guys prefer Cashapp or Venmo?

[baseballmitts]

I have been stuck using PayPal forever, but I've heard the fees suck for the sellers, and they prefer Venmo or Cash App.

Does anyone have a strong opinion on either of those two options?

Like which has the better iPhone App, which is easier, which has fewer fees for buyers at a card show if I attend one, and which one's accepted more.

Thanks for any input.

[NYBBFAN]

Dead presidents > digital apps

[towerymt]

Originally Posted by NYBBFAN

Dead presidents > digital apps

I prefer CashAppliedToTheDealer'sShowcase.

[FTLFTL]

Originally Posted by NYBBFAN

Dead presidents > digital apps

All about the Benjies

[PoPCulture]

[AwesomeBrian]

Straight cash homie

[JeffG1954]

Cash is King.

[mikejones]

Cash. Real cash. Check your bills.

[towerymt]

C.R.E.A.M.

[speedyjg13]

Go to the bank, withdraw some money and walk in like a baller.

Cash is king!

[daverat]

Take the CASH!!!!!

[Cracktoast]

pardon my ignorance but why no Paypal ? Is there a issue or they just not cool anymore ?

[mikejones]

Originally Posted by Cracktoast

pardon my ignorance but why no Paypal ? Is there a issue or they just not cool anymore ?

Fees. Send too much f&f and your account will get flagged.

[auctionjmm]

CASH is the correct answer. Leave your phone in your pocket. I've turned people away for not having cash at my booth.

[Jimbanto]

Cash is preferred / but if you doing some semi serious bowman first buying its not the best idea to ever be walking around with 10k in your pocket

[OhioLawyerF5]

Dealers who only want cash are just trying to avoid paying taxes. Nobody carries cash anymore. Paypal goods and services and I pay the fees. Simple, safe, and provides adequate records for both parties. I might pay cash for cheap cards, but not for serious purchases.

[AwesomeBrian]

Originally Posted by OhioLawyerF5

Dealers who only want cash are just trying to avoid paying taxes. Nobody carries cash anymore. Paypal goods and services and I pay the fees. Simple, safe, and provides adequate records for both parties. I might pay cash for cheap cards, but not for serious purchases.

13 comments and 11 say cash. People carry cash to shows. Can also get better deals if buying multiple cards.

Also I believe Chicago had awful wifi and it was slowing down transactions. Bad internet never held up a cash deal

[OhioLawyerF5]

Originally Posted by AwesomeBrian

13 comments and 11 say cash. People carry cash to shows. Can also get better deals if buying multiple cards.



Also I believe Chicago had awful wifi and it was slowing down transactions. Bad internet held up a cash deal

My point was a good dealer accepts all forms of payment. If they turn you away unless you have cash, it's because they are dodging taxes. I prefer Paypal goods and services. I'll happily pay the fees to have buyer protection and a record of the transaction, as well as not having to carry cash. Cash is the absolutely least secure form of payment. Carrying it is unnecessary in 2024. Most large venues are cashless these days anyway. And that is the trend.

[JustRachel]

Originally Posted by OhioLawyerF5

My point was a good dealer accepts all forms of payment. If they turn you away unless you have cash, it's because they are dodging taxes. I prefer Paypal goods and services. I'll happily pay the fees to have buyer protection and a record of the transaction, as well as not having to carry cash. Cash is the absolutely least secure form of payment. Carrying it is unnecessary in 2024. Most large venues are cashless these days anyway. And that is the trend.

Unnecessary does not equal undesirable.

[OhioLawyerF5]

Originally Posted by JustRachel

Unnecessary does not equal undesirable.

That's why I never said it was undesirable.

[PuddleMonkey]

Originally Posted by JustRachel

Unnecessary does not equal undesirable.

Except in F5's case, he's neither necessary or desirable.





boom, got heeeeeeeeeeeeeeem!

[mikejones]

Originally Posted by OhioLawyerF5

My point was a good dealer accepts all forms of payment. If they turn you away unless you have cash, it's because they are dodging taxes. I prefer Paypal goods and services. I'll happily pay the fees to have buyer protection and a record of the transaction, as well as not having to carry cash. Cash is the absolutely least secure form of payment. Carrying it is unnecessary in 2024. Most large venues are cashless these days anyway. And that is the trend.

That's wild. Why would you need buyer protection when you can inspect the card right there if you like it or not. It's not like the person has to ship it to you either. If anyone comes to me booth and wants to pay goods and services using PayPal, I'll tell them to look somewhere else.

[OhioLawyerF5]

Originally Posted by mikejones

That's wild. Why would you need buyer protection when you can inspect the card right there if you like it or not. It's not like the person has to ship it to you either. If anyone comes to me booth and wants to pay goods and services using PayPal, I'll tell them to look somewhere else.

Goods and services allows for acceptable proof for the IRS if I need it in the future. And they don't allow friends and family transactions for the purchase of goods. So it's important. But again, there is no valid reason to turn away a paying customer who is willing to pay all fees for you to process the payment other than tax fraud.

[KhalDrogo]

Originally Posted by OhioLawyerF5

My point was a good dealer accepts all forms of payment.

I agree with this. But the hobby is composed mostly of children, so I get it.

[mfisher27]

Originally Posted by OhioLawyerF5

My point was a good dealer accepts all forms of payment. If they turn you away unless you have cash, it's because they are dodging taxes. I prefer Paypal goods and services. I'll happily pay the fees to have buyer protection and a record of the transaction, as well as not having to carry cash. Cash is the absolutely least secure form of payment. Carrying it is unnecessary in 2024. Most large venues are cashless these days anyway. And that is the trend.

I don’t think large venues are comparable at all to the situation. You’re talking about hundreds/thousands of individuals doing independent transactions vs a single entity.

And for OP’s question, why not Apple wallet? Especially since you specifically mentioned Apple phones.