Azavia
01-11-2005, 08:18 AM
We received an e-mail yesterday, asking whether we would partner with this company. It seems strange that we would receive such an offer, especially since we are not well known yet. Here is the message I received.
Name: Claiborne F. King
E-mail address:
cking@csi-usa-corp.com
Occupation: eCommerce Business Development
RE: Point of Contact request
Comment: I am with First Data Corp's (FDC on NYSE/www.fdc.com) Cardservice
International (www.cardservice.com). I am seeking a point of contact within your
business development group in order that I may provide a formal performance-based
profit sharing proposal for the promulgation of our LinkPoint Secure Payment Gateway
(www.linkpoint.com) e-commerce solution to your readership. FDC processed 3/4th's of
all credit card transactions for US based merchants in 2004. CSI was awarded
"Acquirer of the Decade" by the Electronic Transaction Association. I am confident
that partnering with Cardservice would represent a healthier bottom line to both
your organization and it's readership. I may be reached by email or phone.
Warmest regards,
Clay King
Cardservice International
214-441-2509 V
214-441-2527 F
cking@csi-usa-corp.com
There was an attachment, which I did not dare to download.
I thought it was a fake, but I replied, and received a reply this morning.
Mr. Olivares,
I thank you for your time in responding today. Here are some
generalizations on the subject. First Data processes one million
transactions every hour, settles more than $5 Billion per day and moved $2
trillion last year. Responsible for three-fourths of all non-cash
transactions within the United States, customers and consumers around the
globe rely on First Data to quickly, accurately, and reliably handle what
they consider to be the single most important transaction - their own. We
accomplish this with confidence by relying on our people - more than 32,000
employees around the globe who are committed to quality, innovation and
customer service, 24/7 and in 140 languages and dialects.
As to our interests in contacting you, as the leader in the fast,
ever-changing world of payment services, First Data is always looking for
channel alliances to act as a conduit for our services. We know that to
remain competitive, businesses have to offer a rewarding experience, a sound
product, competitive pricing, real benefit, a friendly environment and a
corporate culture that cares about the customer's satisfaction. Having a
professional partner like FDC, with a passion for excellence and customer
service, can help insure this.
Having established many alliances based upon similar business models, I
am confident that our services would complement your organizations offerings
while reducing the time of your average inquiry-to-sales cycle, providing
more traction in the process. By partnering with Cardservice International
your subscribers will be afforded the best features, benefits and options
for eCommerce enabling their virtual presence while minimizing the time
associated with traditional application, approval, integration and training
processes, each of which can delay the decision making process and reduce
cash flow. Our solution is well thought-out, well supported, proven and very
easy to integrate. Decisive actions usually work and that alone would
certainly enhance most bottom lines.
As to profit sharing specifically, we will enthusiastically remunerate
10-15% of the Gross Processing Revenues, executed in writing, paid on a
monthly basis and deposited directly into the account of your choosing. We
will provide a web-based interface for total accountability and each online
application will result in the sharing of information about the applicant.
We will assume all of the fees associated with the application, the approval
and the training processes. We will provide the full LinkPoint Gateway suite
of eCommerce solutions to your subscribers at no charge. All technical
assistance and customer support associated with the LinkPoint and the
merchant account is available 24/7. Our LinkPoint Secure Payment Gateway
will afford your subscribers the greatest degree of security and flexibility
in the handling of their non-cash transactions while reducing both the
initial and the ongoing monthly expenses associated with an eCommerce
merchant account.
I would like to share additional details pertaining to the various
standard processing fees and will preface this with the comment that the
model may be adjusted to enhance traction or profitability, depending upon
your discretion. I have attached a blank agreement for your consideration
but if you would prefer a technical exchange first, please let me know.
C King
----- Original Message -----
From: <
sales@zapx.net>
To: "Clay King" <
CKing@csi-usa-corp.com>
Sent: Monday, January 10, 2005 9:09 PM
Subject: RE: Point of Contact request
> Hello,
>
> Thank you for contacting us regarding this. Could you please clarify the
> terms of the partnership, and what your interests are in it? We look
> forward to your reply.
>
> Brandon Olivares
>
http://www.zapx.net
>
>
>>
>> Name: Claiborne F. King
>> E-mail address:
cking@csi-usa-corp.com
>> Occupation: eCommerce Business Development
>> RE: Point of Contact request
>>
>>
>> Comment: I am with First Data Corp's (FDC on NYSE/www.fdc.com)
>> Cardservice
>> International (www.cardservice.com). I am seeking a point of contact
>> within your business development group in order that I may provide a
>> formal performance-based profit sharing proposal for the promulgation of
>> our LinkPoint Secure Payment Gateway (www.linkpoint.com) e-commerce
>> solution to your readership. FDC processed 3/4th's of all credit card
>> transactions for US based merchants in 2004. CSI was awarded "Acquirer of
>> the Decade" by the Electronic Transaction Association. I am confident
>> that
>> partnering with Cardservice would represent a healthier bottom line to
>> both your organization and it's readership. I may be reached by email or
>> phone.
>>
>> Warmest regards,
>>
>> Clay King
>> Cardservice International
>> 214-441-2509 V
>> 214-441-2527 F
>>
cking@csi-usa-corp.com
What would you say? As I said, we are not well-known; we just started up a week ago. The fact that they replied is a plus, but I am still not sure.
Name: Claiborne F. King
E-mail address:
cking@csi-usa-corp.com
Occupation: eCommerce Business Development
RE: Point of Contact request
Comment: I am with First Data Corp's (FDC on NYSE/www.fdc.com) Cardservice
International (www.cardservice.com). I am seeking a point of contact within your
business development group in order that I may provide a formal performance-based
profit sharing proposal for the promulgation of our LinkPoint Secure Payment Gateway
(www.linkpoint.com) e-commerce solution to your readership. FDC processed 3/4th's of
all credit card transactions for US based merchants in 2004. CSI was awarded
"Acquirer of the Decade" by the Electronic Transaction Association. I am confident
that partnering with Cardservice would represent a healthier bottom line to both
your organization and it's readership. I may be reached by email or phone.
Warmest regards,
Clay King
Cardservice International
214-441-2509 V
214-441-2527 F
cking@csi-usa-corp.com
There was an attachment, which I did not dare to download.
I thought it was a fake, but I replied, and received a reply this morning.
Mr. Olivares,
I thank you for your time in responding today. Here are some
generalizations on the subject. First Data processes one million
transactions every hour, settles more than $5 Billion per day and moved $2
trillion last year. Responsible for three-fourths of all non-cash
transactions within the United States, customers and consumers around the
globe rely on First Data to quickly, accurately, and reliably handle what
they consider to be the single most important transaction - their own. We
accomplish this with confidence by relying on our people - more than 32,000
employees around the globe who are committed to quality, innovation and
customer service, 24/7 and in 140 languages and dialects.
As to our interests in contacting you, as the leader in the fast,
ever-changing world of payment services, First Data is always looking for
channel alliances to act as a conduit for our services. We know that to
remain competitive, businesses have to offer a rewarding experience, a sound
product, competitive pricing, real benefit, a friendly environment and a
corporate culture that cares about the customer's satisfaction. Having a
professional partner like FDC, with a passion for excellence and customer
service, can help insure this.
Having established many alliances based upon similar business models, I
am confident that our services would complement your organizations offerings
while reducing the time of your average inquiry-to-sales cycle, providing
more traction in the process. By partnering with Cardservice International
your subscribers will be afforded the best features, benefits and options
for eCommerce enabling their virtual presence while minimizing the time
associated with traditional application, approval, integration and training
processes, each of which can delay the decision making process and reduce
cash flow. Our solution is well thought-out, well supported, proven and very
easy to integrate. Decisive actions usually work and that alone would
certainly enhance most bottom lines.
As to profit sharing specifically, we will enthusiastically remunerate
10-15% of the Gross Processing Revenues, executed in writing, paid on a
monthly basis and deposited directly into the account of your choosing. We
will provide a web-based interface for total accountability and each online
application will result in the sharing of information about the applicant.
We will assume all of the fees associated with the application, the approval
and the training processes. We will provide the full LinkPoint Gateway suite
of eCommerce solutions to your subscribers at no charge. All technical
assistance and customer support associated with the LinkPoint and the
merchant account is available 24/7. Our LinkPoint Secure Payment Gateway
will afford your subscribers the greatest degree of security and flexibility
in the handling of their non-cash transactions while reducing both the
initial and the ongoing monthly expenses associated with an eCommerce
merchant account.
I would like to share additional details pertaining to the various
standard processing fees and will preface this with the comment that the
model may be adjusted to enhance traction or profitability, depending upon
your discretion. I have attached a blank agreement for your consideration
but if you would prefer a technical exchange first, please let me know.
C King
----- Original Message -----
From: <
sales@zapx.net>
To: "Clay King" <
CKing@csi-usa-corp.com>
Sent: Monday, January 10, 2005 9:09 PM
Subject: RE: Point of Contact request
> Hello,
>
> Thank you for contacting us regarding this. Could you please clarify the
> terms of the partnership, and what your interests are in it? We look
> forward to your reply.
>
> Brandon Olivares
>
http://www.zapx.net
>
>
>>
>> Name: Claiborne F. King
>> E-mail address:
cking@csi-usa-corp.com
>> Occupation: eCommerce Business Development
>> RE: Point of Contact request
>>
>>
>> Comment: I am with First Data Corp's (FDC on NYSE/www.fdc.com)
>> Cardservice
>> International (www.cardservice.com). I am seeking a point of contact
>> within your business development group in order that I may provide a
>> formal performance-based profit sharing proposal for the promulgation of
>> our LinkPoint Secure Payment Gateway (www.linkpoint.com) e-commerce
>> solution to your readership. FDC processed 3/4th's of all credit card
>> transactions for US based merchants in 2004. CSI was awarded "Acquirer of
>> the Decade" by the Electronic Transaction Association. I am confident
>> that
>> partnering with Cardservice would represent a healthier bottom line to
>> both your organization and it's readership. I may be reached by email or
>> phone.
>>
>> Warmest regards,
>>
>> Clay King
>> Cardservice International
>> 214-441-2509 V
>> 214-441-2527 F
>>
cking@csi-usa-corp.com
What would you say? As I said, we are not well-known; we just started up a week ago. The fact that they replied is a plus, but I am still not sure.