Comments for Ronan O'Brien

Comment on Changes from Laser to Debit – Increase Fee’s 5,100% by Fergus

Fergus — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:06:19 +0000

Ronan, how are things coming along. I am currently going thru the process of setting up a merchant account for my new business and finding huge discrepencies in the rates. I am sure I will not ask some of the correct questions either, and subsequently get caught. I would love to see full details of everyones charges so we could compare. certainly count me in to a buying group.

Comment on Storm Media and other Google Scams by Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 18:58:47 +0000

Do not go ahead with First search/Unitel direct. Nothing but a bunch of Money stealing bandits.The manager is a Drug taker,He steals money from Clients And never does the Google work promised,The things that go on at this company would make you sick..I worked there for 3 Months and its a wonder no one has shut them down what with trading standards on their back.

STAY CLEAR BEFORE YOU GET DONE OVER LIKE ALL THEIR CLEINTELE.

Comment on Storm Media and other Google Scams by T.King

T.King — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 20:22:52 +0000

Wow seems like Top Spot have made many friends. I find myself being chased for breach of contract and money owed to Top Spot ,but like many people here (and on other forums) I don’t recall getting any form of data nor contact when requested from Top Spot. as anyone else gone to court against this co. To contest their ‘apparent’ contract as I feel like someone should take a stand…especially if website feedback is admissible in court. Anyone got any thoughts /advise?

Comment on Halloween Costumes – A Branding Opportunity by Leona

Leona — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 00:59:21 +0000

That’s really interesting, you’d think that the brands would be paying the people to distribute the halloween costumes and subsidizing the price.

You’ve given me a great idea to pitch to a client, I’m buzzing to get into the office tomorrow and work on the idea. So glad I RSS’d your blog now.

Comment on Changes from Laser to Debit – Increase Fee’s 5,100% by Eddie Doolan

Eddie Doolan — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 13:51:25 +0000

I wish to be included in your buying group

Comment on Changes from Laser to Debit – Increase Fee’s 5,100% by Sarah

Sarah — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 10:11:48 +0000

Hi Ronan, I don’t have a twitter thingey so please take this as an interest to join the buyers group. Have been with AIB for donkeys and they are just appalling. Good luck to Robert with getting what he needs from them.

A buyers group would be an excellent idea, primarily due to the differences in charges to individual merchants. We had a flat rate % from AIB on all cards. They decided to change the rates to different rates depending on what type of card is used. So, for example, a VISA Commercial Debit or Credit card will attract a .5% increased charge from before, but a Visa Consumer Debit will be charged at 10 c more than a laser card was previously. It’s unbelievable. Anyway, best of luck and please get in touch if you are setting up the group.

Comment on Changes from Laser to Debit – Increase Fee’s 5,100% by sean cronin

sean cronin — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 09:11:56 +0000

Count me in on for the buying group. Retailers must resist this greedy grab by the Banks.

Comment on Changes from Laser to Debit – Increase Fee’s 5,100% by Robert

Robert — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 18:31:32 +0000

Hi Ronan, I’d be interested in this also. Just moving from UB to AIB due to UB not offering what I need. AIB made zero effort to win our business or lower their rates from standard. Also just got sent a threatening letter for not paying their €200 signing up fee on time! Nice way to win our business:)

Comment on Xocai is a Scam by Dan P.

Dan P. — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 12:32:23 +0000

Michelle R. is a shill at best!!!!!!!!!!! Don’t believe this nonsense. The owners make the money, period. Her whole email is crap and she knows it. She’s a shill people. She did not make that much money or she’d be back bragging about how much more she has made since her original message. It’s a joke and good luck joining up and selling chocolate to family and friends because that’s all that’s going to happen. Cheers!

Comment on “Microsoft” Phone Call Scam by Edward Erskine

Edward Erskine — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 23:20:56 +0000

Had one reported to me today, claimed to be phoning from eircom, and looking for €300…