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Over the weekend I got an email about a deal for early registration for the Carlsbad 5000, a pretty big local 5km. Entry over the weekend was only $25. I have no idea if I will be able to run it but thought it was a good deal to gamble on so got out the credit card. What a surprise to find out the transaction processing fee tacked on was another 7.99, a 32% add on fee.The race (Carlsbad 5000) is owned by Competitor Group so I assume this fee is similar on all Rock n Roll events as well? Anyone know if it is just a set fee per entry regardless of actual entry fee or is it % based.
Mike Plumb, TriPower MultiSports
Professional Running, Cycling and Multisport Coaching, F.I.S.T. Certified
http://www.tripower.org
Over the weekend I got an email about a deal for early registration for the Carlsbad 5000, a pretty big local 5km. Entry over the weekend was only $25. I have no idea if I will be able to run it but thought it was a good deal to gamble on so got out the credit card. What a surprise to find out the transaction processing fee tacked on was another 7.99, a 32% add on fee.The race (Carlsbad 5000) is owned by Competitor Group so I assume this fee is similar on all Rock n Roll events as well? Anyone know if it is just a set fee per entry regardless of actual entry fee or is it % based.
Mike Plumb, TriPower MultiSports
Professional Running, Cycling and Multisport Coaching, F.I.S.T. Certified
http://www.tripower.org