Credit Card Processing Company Rejects Firearms Industry

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Good job guys. I just called 631-683-6570 and it looks like their getting flooded. They've changed their voicemail to reflect the recent concerns over this move. Check it out.
 
Alright, I know this is delayed, but I just have to say I'm proud of myself... I just called to cancel my Citi credit card. The guy said he'd "make sure my reasons for canceling it were forwarded on up" but, that probably doesn't mean anything.
 
Though it may take a little longer to process your transaction, a simple end run around ALL credit card companies and their processing companies is to pay with CASH. Most firearms dealers still accept personal checks, last time I checked. That's how I bought my S&W K-22 and my Yugo M70. I didn't use a credit card. As an added bonus, sometimes you can talk the seller into an addition 5% or so discount by paying cash. Each time you pay with a credit card, the seller has to pay a fee to the credit card company equal to some small % of the sale price (3%, 5%, 6% ... I can't remember). That's how I like to do it with my local dealer. I talk them down a bit on their retail price, then get an extra bit over and above that for writing a personal check.

This latest bunch of crap from Citi and First Data is yet one more reason why I have sworn off all plastic except my VISA debit card.
 
Though it may take a little longer to process your transaction, a simple end run around ALL credit card companies and their processing companies is to pay with CASH.
But if I do that, how can I simultaneously bury myself in crushing debt AND hurt the economy?

Any word on what is going on with CDNN and First Data?
 
I just cancelled...

I just cancelled both of my Citibank cards. I let them know my reasons why. We must protest with our feet. To the best of our ability, take our business elsewhere.
 
In their latest catalog CDNN Sports is saying that they have a new credit card processor, and they are continuing to accept the popular credit cards just as before.

They point out that the credit card companies were not causing any problem, and the full fault is with CTI. They recommend that other dealers and distributors should be aware of what CTI is doing and advise those in the trade to protect themselves by using a processor not connected to CTI.

Since they found one, others can too.

Anyone can read the catalog, or download a copy in .PDF format by going to:

www.cdnnsports.com
 
The credit card momzers involved herewith, being tied in/up with CITI Group, of Sub Prime fame, looks like Wall Street screwed the pooch again.

As the question in the commercial goes, "what's in your wallet"?
 
The only problem I have with the Cabela card is that the rewards are in Cabela points. Sorry, but I'll spend my cash The way I want to.
...If Cabela's gets with the program, and gives Cash rebates, instead of points, I'm, back on board.
...And, until then, there are better choices.
And, I'll use them.
 
I placed an order with CDNN yesterday, gave them my credit card information, and had no problems. Don't let CITI interfere with ordering from CDNN.
 
[I placed an order with CDNN yesterday, gave them my credit card information, and had no problems. Don't let CITI interfere with ordering from CDNN.

As they explained in their lastest catalog - print and on-line - CDNN Sports has a new gun-friendly credit card processor. Therefore there is no reason not to buy from them and use any credit card you have that they will accept.

Meanwhile CTI has lost some business - both firearms industry business accounts such as CNNN, and individuals that cut up and sent in their credit cards. For them this has proved to be a serious tar-baby at a time when they are in serious trouble for other reasons. Our thanks to everyone that did sever any relationship with this anti-gun bank. Hopefully they and others have taken notice.

In addition I believe CDNN may also have a lawsuit pending. Always hit 'um where it hurts... :evil:
 
Excellent.

I was considering getting a Citi Bank card to replace the one I have when this came up. Offer sounded good, good rate if I did not pay it at the end of the month as I normally do, but you never know.

Anyway. I sent it in with an explanation as to why I would never do business with them. A drop in the bucket, but a drop none the less.
 
I did something similar, but kept the Citi card just to use for purchasing Shell gasoline, because of the discount. When I paid the last statement, I put a little note in the envelope to inform them that I would now only use their card for Shell gasoline, and was shifting all other purchases over to another card.
...Last year I purchased over $144,000 worth of merchandise on a credit card.
...That business now goes elsewhere.
 
hahahaa i have a paypal credit card. Just to piss them off due to them not liking guns. i use it only for my gun stuff. So all you see is ranges, ammo, gun shops, anything with guns only.

hahahaha they are supporting the gun industry.
 
I don't do business with anti-gun companies. Won't have one of their credit cards. If every gun owner stopped doing business with them, they would get the point in lost revenue I am sure.

I like to buy my guns with cash anyway. That way my wife doesn't know for sure how much I spend on my habit. For parts and supplies I purchase online I use a pro gun credit card company.
 
When I used to be married, and my wife asked how much a gun cost, I just told her they were about as much as her shoes.
...That usually shut her up.
 
Yea, my wife says I have a firearms addiction, she says she has a cloths addiction. They cancel each other out. She feels safe and likes to shoot my toys, I like her to look hot. They both come close to costing the same...
 
Meanwhile CTI has lost some business - both firearms industry business accounts such as CNNN, and individuals that cut up and sent in their credit cards. For them this has proved to be a serious tar-baby at a time when they are in serious trouble for other reasons.

Companies that make one bad decision usually make others, so it's no surprise that CTI is in trouble. Should CTI recover from the current set of bad decisions it will make others. What's needed for recovery in such situations is at least selective changes in the board of directors and a complete change of management.

CTI has put its own finger on the problem: its policies. For profit businesses exist to make profits, not dabble in its employees' ideas for social engineering. If they want mood music let them take violin lessons. When I invest in a business it's for money. If I want to invest in good feelings I'll contribute to a charity, a good museum, or an orchestra of my own choosing. I don't want any business to make such decisions with my money. They buy great art for their offices, I sell my stock and look for a company with offices furnished by the Salvation Army and staffed by people who make money for me. It's one of my little eccentricities.
 
So, is there any hard data to back up the "Citibank is starting to eat it where it hurts" stuff that I"m starting to see crop up here?

Just placed an order with CDNN about 2 hours ago. And, for my part, if Citi ever sends me a credit card offer in the mail, I'll reply with a nice, neat, "HECK NO" letter explaining why they'll never have my business or the business of anyone in my family (if I can help it).
 
Eightball said:
So, is there any hard data to back up the "Citibank is starting to eat it where it hurts" stuff that I"m starting to see crop up here?
Look at their stock chart.
 
Hmm..I've got a pair of Citi cards here..one is paid off,and the other will be soon. Time to change.
JL
 
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