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Avoided a Crisis This Past Weekend

I purchased my Square Terminal shortly after they first appeared in the marketplace.  Yes, it was a hefty investment but I made the commitment, none the less and I don't regret it.

 

This past weekend, I had just completed day two of my three-day, very busy Vintage Market Days event when it happened.  I dropped my Square Terminal on a tile floor.  I panicked.  The print door fell off but I didn't break the screen.  The machine fired up with no problem at all.  What a relief!  For the life of me, I couldn't figure out how to reconnect the print door to the Terminal!  I finally figured out how to affix the door very early Sunday morning.  What a relief.  The machine survived my nightmare.

 

The Terminal and its software represent a very sophisticated piece of machinery in my opinion.  I know I am faster at checking out one customer after another.  I know many customers appreciate the option of a printed receipt from this little device.  They remark all the time.  I highly recommend this device if you are like me and do a significant number of transactions.  I just thought I would share this experience with others.  Hope it doesn't happen to you or to me again.  

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@ber I agree with you.  It is an invaluable piece of equipment and is awesome at what it does.  With a phone hot spot, you are EMV compliant completely mobile!

 

Thanks for the story.

Donnie
Multi-Unit Manager
Order Up Cafe/Tombras Cafe/Riverview Cafe/City County Cafe
Roddy Vending Company, Inc.
www.OrderUpCafe.com

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When I bought the Terminal I planned to use my cell phone as the hotspot.  That service was too spotty for me.  Also, I would occasionally lose service if I went too long without a transaction.  So, I took the next step and bought a free-standing hotspot.  I am only charged $10 a month for this hotspot and it has been flawless.  Thanks for your reply Donnie-M.

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What is the free standing hotspot you purchased? That sounds like something I would be interested in, if you don't mind sharing the information. Thank you.

 

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I have been using he verizon hotspots for about 15 years and love it

 

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Thanks midwest-aromas for your suggestion.

 

BER

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I am using a small tripod for my Terminal.  My hope is to avoid drops in the future.

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I bought a Verizon MIFI hotspot.  Considering that I only use it at art, craft, and Vintage Market events on weekends, I selected the lowest monthly service @ $10.00 a month.  I've been using this approach for a couple of years now and it has been flawless.  I have T-Mobile cell coverage.

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If you want to save extra money, you can use your phone as the hotspot. Most off-the shelf phones that aren't sold from retailers (verizon, t-mobile, metro) can do this out of the box without an extra subscription. (save you 10$ month)

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I use my Verizon/Apple as my hotspot but still have to pay $10/month. How do you use it for free?

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My free-standing Verizon hotspot has a $10 monthly charge and I am pleased to pay it.

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That doesn't work very well with my cell carrier.  Tried it but too inconsistent.

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do you have any vintage pyrex?

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Not in one piece:O)

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