UK Chandlers that take AMEX ?

grazbo

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Any chandlers or relevant online stores out there that accept American Express Credit cards ?

Mainly for all the usual purchases involved with sailing - ropes, blocks, safety, electrical/electronics.....all I want to do is earn some air miles for when the weather turns.

Grazbo
 
They may charge the merchant but I've never had to pay extra when using this method. In the past there was complication when they converted to $ and then back to £ but this doesn't seem to happen anymore.
 
That's good to know, thanks guys - I'd always avoided paying with Paypal for this reason. Must be because I started using it as a seller on Ebay and just never thought it through :)
 
Yeah, I knew about the PayPal option, but the reason I did not go that route is 2 fold:

a) Not sure whether it would be treated as a Cash advance by the CC company (ie more expensive credit and lower benefits) and
b) Not sure whether I get the same retail protection for the goods. If a retailer screws up, the CC company will help - not sure about PayPal
 
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1) no its a credit card our purchase.

2) same or even better protection. Law applies bit so does PayPal / eBay charter.

I've bought loads on eBay / pay pal including my boat. Only ever had one problem and eBay customer services sorted it quickly and easily before I had to rely on consumer law.
 
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