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Cash for the smaller items, a check for the bigger items.

 

Not all dealers can take a credit card at York, they also may not give you as good of a price.

 

You can use your cancelled check as a receipt or proof of purchase if it needs a warranty repair, or if need be you can stop payment on a check if something is not right.

Last edited by Craignor
Originally Posted by Rocky Mountaineer:

Cash is always king.  Cash and checks will get you the best prices in the dealer halls (which are often the extent of my travels when I make York a day-trip).  Dealers will typically add sales tax when you pay by credit card.

 

David

My experience has been that many, perhaps most, dealers will cover the tax only when paying in cash.  (Technically, they have to pay the sales tax regardless of payment method, so they are not "adding tax" when you pay by check or CC.  The tax man might be watching this forum, BTW.)

If you want to buy from tables you need CASH my friend. Yeah some will take a check but most want CASH. Go without it and you might get disappointed on that one thing you always wanted. Even some businesses do not have CC equipment with them. If you want name and TCA # it's right there on them just like yours.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Last edited by Jim 1939
Originally Posted by Jim 1939:

If you want to buy from tables you need CASH my friend. Yeah some will take a check but most want CASH. Go without it and you might get disappointed on that one thing you always wanted. Even some businesses do not have CC equipment with them. If you want name and TCA # it's right there on them just like yours.


 

With the exception being guests.  I wouldn't suspect most guests of members would be out to screw people during their first York experience, but you never know.

 

-Dave

Originally Posted by Jim 1939:

I don't think you'll find guest selling there. If so they would still have some kind of ID. If not...ask.

I may have misread your original post, but most concerns here seem to be based on  taking a check from someone you don't know.

 

If the original topic was how you know someone stands behind the product they sell, then I guess you may have a point.

 

Some member table holders won't take a check, no matter who you are(also possibly for the reason CW mentions, might have nothing to do with trust).  I can understand if they've been burned before, at some point you get tired of the risk/hassle.

 

-Dave

Last edited by Dave45681

for me the credit card is king, besides getting 1.5% back on all purchases (that is how I funded my big boy) the card insures you against theft while it is in your car waiting to go home, doubles mfrg warranty up to 1 additional year and keeps your pocket from bulging. some cards even have low price guaranty.

Cash is king as already mentioned. I've used a debit card occasionally but otherwise, cash can get you a better deal and can be used in more places at York. 

 

Another thing - DO NOT rely on the ATM machines on the Fairgrounds. I've been going to York, off and on for 10 years or so. Every single trip being a Friday. I have always, always, always seen the ATM's drained Friday AM before the meet opens. Bring more than you think you'll need. You can always re-deposit it when you get home. 

Originally Posted by Mallard4468:
Originally Posted by Mallard4468:
Originally Posted by JohnS:
Originally Posted by Trains4Me2:
As a buyer you will always always get a better deal with cash.... Always !

matter of opinion, if you think getting an engine for $20 less + the loss of an extra of warranty + all the other protections is worth it.

Not sure how this is affected by method of payment.  If you buy a new, currently-produced item from an authorized dealer, you'll get a warranty regardless of how you pay (get a receipt).  If you buy from someone else, or it's old production, you're on your own.  At any train meet, one should always assume "as is, where is" unless it's in writing otherwise.

 

 

Last edited by Mallard4468
Originally Posted by Mallard4468:
Originally Posted by Mallard4468:
Originally Posted by Mallard4468:
Originally Posted by JohnS:
Originally Posted by Trains4Me2:
As a buyer you will always always get a better deal with cash.... Always !

matter of opinion, if you think getting an engine for $20 less + the loss of an extra of warranty + all the other protections is worth it.

Not sure how this is affected by method of payment.  If you buy a new, currently-produced item from an authorized dealer, you'll get a warranty regardless of how you pay (get a receipt).  If you buy from someone else, or it's old production, you're on your own.  At any train meet, one should always assume "as is, where is" unless it's in writing otherwise.

 

 

using the C/C gets you an EXTRA year of warranty on top of what the manufacturer gives you. example, Vision line loco gets 2 year warranty, by using most C/C's you will now have a 3 year warranty which includes the shipping. and you get all the purchase protections your C/C offers also. to me well worth the extra few bucks you pay for the item.

Last edited by JohnS
Originally Posted by JohnS:
Originally Posted by Mallard4468:
Originally Posted by Mallard4468:
Originally Posted by Mallard4468:
Originally Posted by JohnS:
Originally Posted by Trains4Me2:
As a buyer you will always always get a better deal with cash.... Always !

matter of opinion, if you think getting an engine for $20 less + the loss of an extra of warranty + all the other protections is worth it.

Not sure how this is affected by method of payment.  If you buy a new, currently-produced item from an authorized dealer, you'll get a warranty regardless of how you pay (get a receipt).  If you buy from someone else, or it's old production, you're on your own.  At any train meet, one should always assume "as is, where is" unless it's in writing otherwise.

 

 

using the C/C gets you an EXTRA year of warranty on top of what the manufacturer gives you. example, Vision line loco gets 2 year warranty, by using most C/C's you will now have a 3 year warranty which includes the shipping. and you get all the purchase protections your C/C offers also. to me well worth the extra few bucks you pay for the item.

Have you ever made an extended warranty claim via your CC?  How much of a hassle was it?

Originally Posted by Mallard4468:
Originally Posted by JohnS:
Originally Posted by Mallard4468:
Originally Posted by Mallard4468:
Originally Posted by Mallard4468:
Originally Posted by JohnS:
Originally Posted by Trains4Me2:
As a buyer you will always always get a better deal with cash.... Always !

matter of opinion, if you think getting an engine for $20 less + the loss of an extra of warranty + all the other protections is worth it.

Not sure how this is affected by method of payment.  If you buy a new, currently-produced item from an authorized dealer, you'll get a warranty regardless of how you pay (get a receipt).  If you buy from someone else, or it's old production, you're on your own.  At any train meet, one should always assume "as is, where is" unless it's in writing otherwise.

 

 

using the C/C gets you an EXTRA year of warranty on top of what the manufacturer gives you. example, Vision line loco gets 2 year warranty, by using most C/C's you will now have a 3 year warranty which includes the shipping. and you get all the purchase protections your C/C offers also. to me well worth the extra few bucks you pay for the item.

Have you ever made an extended warranty claim via your CC?  How much of a hassle was it?

I have 3 times, absolutely no hassle with MC or Visa, once the purchase was verified and i sent them a copy of the warranty they paid. 2 weeks tops. I did a TV, VCR and refrigerator. 100% satisfied and would expect no less from them. and you really have to see all the protections you also get, besides the 1.5 cash back. well worth it.

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