[Foundation-l] Alternative to paypal

[Sue Gardner]

Thanks Debbie.

Nobody on this list needs to do the actual work. I've commissioned a quick survey of the available options, intended to compare-and-contrast based on the criteria discussed here - plus I think a few others.

It will probably go to the fundraising committee (soon to be fully revived for the 2007 fall campaign) for more discussion, and then decisions will be made.

I'd like to thank everyone here again for their input so far - it's been helpful. (I'll also apologize for any formatting weirdness of this mail; I'm on my Blackberry.)

Sue

-----Original Message-----
From: "Debbie Garside" <debbie at ictmarketing.co.uk>

Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2007 12:38:13 
To:"'Wikimedia Foundation Mailing List'" <foundation-l at lists.wikimedia.org>
Subject: Re: [Foundation-l] Alternative to paypal


Anthony wrote:

> How much will it cost to set up the new system and integrate 
> it into the current processes?  Might be cheap, 
> percentage-wise.  Then again, it might not, if pretty much 
> no-one uses the new system.

Again, these hidden costs need to be investigated.  Setup costs (time, web
design,etc.), percentages, interest lost due to delay in transfer to WMF
bank accounts, costs to users etc.  All needs looking at in depth.  Who
within WMF can do this and report back?  We could come up with a list of
issues to be taken into consideration.

Best regards

Debbie
 

> -----Original Message-----
> From: foundation-l-bounces at lists.wikimedia.org 
> [mailto:foundation-l-bounces at lists.wikimedia.org] On Behalf Of Anthony
> Sent: 16 August 2007 12:26
> To: Wikimedia Foundation Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [Foundation-l] Alternative to paypal
> 
> On 8/16/07, GerardM <gerard.meijssen at gmail.com> wrote:
> > Hoi,
> > In 2007 using the financial collection system of Google is free. 
> > Period
> >
> If you're only going to count the direct costs then checks 
> are free too.
> 
> How much will it cost to set up the new system and integrate 
> it into the current processes?  Might be cheap, 
> percentage-wise.  Then again, it might not, if pretty much 
> no-one uses the new system.
> 
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