Do people still use those things? I wish somebody would charge me a fee for patronizing their business.

I would skip to the next retailer that doesn't charge fees. I'm tired of these "antique America" actions. What's next: if I use the Internet I have to pay a fee, but I can fax in an order for free?

Absolutely! I will not pay a charge to use my credit card. I only use them to reap the benefits that they give me, ie.. cash back bonus from Discover. We pay them at the end of every month so if they want me to pay extra for nothing, I WON'T DO IT! I think businesses should at the very least thank me for patronizing their business because I'm only returning if their service/product is good.

I will take my business elsewhere. Debit cards do not have the same benefits and protections that credit cards do. I don't want to carry large amounts of cash and I am not going to stand there and write out a check for every purchase (which you'd think retailers would really hate given how that slows check out lines).

Writing checks would be the appropriate response. The cost of processing a check is far higher than a credit card AND as noted above, it slows down the check-out process significantly which could mean the retailer will need more cashiers! I refuse to use a debit card!

My next thought regarding going on to the next business who doesn't charge reminds me how many times I've changed my payment form on dot com purchases to avoid this exact charge. Guess I'll dot com even more if local businesses start charging a fee. It's much easier to resist the impulse buy and there is no loading/unloading the cart/car/house. Thanks UPS, FedEx and snail mail.

No way, which is probably a good thing anyway.Predominately I use a debit card.

How much of a fee?

Between 2 and 4 percent - they don't have to pass it on to the customer, but they can.

I'm at the point in my life that I will not use credit cards anymore.

I am with Kristi. I would take my business else where. Tired of hearing small businesses complain. No one said business would be easy. Suck it up work harder and smarter and you wont have to worry about a few pennies.

I'd think they'll have to post on the front door if they are gonna pass this fee on, right? So if they do, I won't walk through the door. So they think I'm gonna pay for them to have my business? It's already in the markup of their products. This is just stupid. I'm not gonna pay extra. If they want my business, they'll have to not charge.

Credit Card companies have always exploited retail businesses and consumers. I I am not surprised retailer's trying to pass any and all credit card fees/expenses on to their customers. It is just the normal course of business. However, educated consumers and competition could limit abuses. Credit cards are now just a costly convenience. Get ready to pay state sales tax on all your internet purchases.

I am a Service Contractor Painting & Carpentry, I do take the Credit Cards, NO, I would not charge any of my Customers a service charge to put there Payment on a Credit Card, THe Discout, I pay, Runs Approximately 2.91% Plus the Monthly Service Charge. I have gotten a lot of Business by taking the Credit Cards. Other wise some people could not get some of there problems weither in my Line of work, Car repairs, applance Repairs done.

Maybe, just maybe most prices already take into account 2-4% fees. If so we will be paying these fees twice.

To Beryl James, Somethings, I sure the Discount is in the Price, I wish, I could figure it in my prices, But I don't, I figure the extra 3% rounded off is Better to make 3% less than nothing and we hope that Customer will call us again and refer us to someone else also. Which that has happened many times over. It works for us.

To John B, Thanks of the Compliment, I have been in this business since 1979, we had good & bad times, I have, 11- Legal all American Employee's, They have families also, I try to keep these people working, So I am not letting 3% Stop me from getting paid or making a sale. again Thanks for your Commint

Five years and counting, No credit cards!!

Am I the only one who sees a future of rising robberies because people will be carrying more cash? And what if these robbers carry guns? Will this not increase the amount of gun crime? Will this not cause citizens to feel the need to carry weapons to protect themselves? But wait...the government just put a ban on certain types of weapons.... classic case of circular logic....

Why has no one asked about our state representation? As a former Texan, I can assure you that GA manages to tax you on everything but air. Gwinnett county charges each homeowner for a "rain" tax. Why does GA allow this sort of thing? Texas and other states do not. Why are we taxed on any internet purchase? According to Gov. Deal's office it is because the "Mom & Pop" stores can't compete. Guess Mom and Pop didn't know that one has to pay shipping and handling costs when buying from alternative sources. As for this new one? I don't have to buy except what I HAVE to have. Strip malls are empty. Look for more to close their doors. Oh, and call your Governor. I did.

Does anyone know which stores are going to start charging this fee so we can avoid them?

Had a few comments from my earlier post. Has anyone considered walking out of any store charging this fee AFTER they have rung up your purchases? If Kroger is behind this legislation, then they might find themselves having lots of overtime pay for restocking. As for me, I won't be buying where this additional tax is charged. I would like to know started this, but I am convinced we have no protection from such things with our present elected officials.

So this means that the Mom and Pop stores, long lauded and supported as the 'Backbone' of our middle class, are going to get smacked down again. How can the small businesses continue to operate when we are all planning to boycott them because of this extra tax. This stupid rule will only make the banks and credit card companies richer. The lawmakers are talking out both sides of their mouths...watch for the surprised look!

I'm wondering why GA chooses not to prohibit passing these fees on to consumers. If anyone knows the reason, please share it. It seems there is one financial setback after another. We are asked to help finance a football stadium!! I am at a loss!

The reason is this: While claiming to be against "taxes" they proceed to tax us on every single thing they can. The screaming about being unable to conduct business is accurate, but it can be traced to our local, county and state regulators where there are tremendous advantages to these elected officials to create false barriers for people to jump through in order to get work. If you have to pay to take this course, or pay a fee for another license, then who benefits? Not the would-be worker. This governor (and I did vote for him) hasn't found a tax he doesn't embrace, nor a business for cronies he doesn't make mandatory. Look it up. This is no different and will not help the small businesses he claims it will.

Please call the Governor and ask why. If he gets his phones slammed for a week or two he may decide it isn't worth it. As for me, I won't be voting for him again. His telephone number is: (404) 656-1776. Guess he thinks the last four digits makes him some kind of patriot.

Dear Msgoff,

I couldn't agree more.

Meet the new boss, same as the old boss.....

Thanks for all of the response. If anyone has any ideas, please let me know. I'll be happy to try anything.