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Tanner.collin at 20:20, 28 March 2024

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-==One Time Payment==
+==Full Member Subscriptions (recommended)==
 ====Existing Members====
 Get one month free if you pay for a full year!
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 [https://my.protospace.ca Sign up for membership on the Member Portal.]
 ==Subsidized Member==

Tanner.collin at 19:44, 27 July 2021

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	==Which Payment Method is "best"?==		==Which Payment Method is "best"?==
	Thanks for asking. Seriously. It's great that members want to get the best bang for our membership buck. The "best" method is whatever works to keep your dues current. For many of us, that's using a Paypal Subscription. Paypal transactions are processed automatically, so there is zero administrative effort. If you just want the simplest, quickest answer, then what's best is usually "'''please start a PayPal subscription'''". Links are above.		Thanks for asking. Seriously. It's great that members want to get the best bang for our membership buck!

	~~But, wait, you ask, doesn't that cost us a lot of money?~~ The ~~typical rate, at our volume, for any online or card transaction~~ is ~~between 2.75 and 3.1 percent~~.		The "best" method is an '''automatic monthly PayPal subscription'''.

	~~Here~~'s ~~how you can save Protospace money on processing fees:~~		Other payment methods (like cash, Square, Interact, or e-Transfer) all require manual processing and increase our volunteer's workload.

	*Pay annually, using Cash, Cheque or Interac Transfer		You can set up a subscription on the [https://my.protospace.ca/paymaster Member Portal].
	*Use manual paypal payments (not subscriptions) using your bank account or paypal balance (not a ~~credit card)~~

	~~For monthly payments~~ the ~~amount of work to manually process the payment outweighs the processing fee~~. ~~'''If you are doing monthly payments, just use a subscription'''~~.

Tanner.collin at 19:40, 27 July 2021

2021-07-27T19:40:27Z

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	*Visa, MasterCard or American Express using Square or Dream Payments, our mobile payment processors		*Visa, MasterCard or American Express using Square or Dream Payments, our mobile payment processors
	*Debit (Interac) using Dream Payments		*Debit (Interac) using Dream Payments


	Electronically, we accept one-time payments using:		Electronically, we accept one-time payments using:

	*PayPal to '''info@protospace.ca'''.		*PayPal using https://my.protospace.ca/paymaster
	*PayPal using https://~~paypal~~.me/~~protospace~~
	*Interac transfer (Canadian bank "email payments") to '''info@protospace.ca'''.		*Interac transfer (Canadian bank "email payments") to '''info@protospace.ca'''.

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	====New Members====		====New Members====
	''New members can get the first three months for the price of two!''~~<br>~~		''New members can get the first three months for the price of two!''
	''That means the probationary month is on us.''
			(''That means the probationary month is on us)''

			Start a monthly payment plan, with a free month:

	~~Start a monthly payment plan, with a free month.<br>~~
	[https://my.protospace.ca Sign up for membership on the Member Portal.]		[https://my.protospace.ca Sign up for membership on the Member Portal.]

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	====Existing Members====		====Existing Members====

	# Cancel any current Protospace PayPal subscriptions on your PayPal account		#Cancel any current Protospace PayPal subscriptions on your PayPal account
	# Ask a director to change your monthly rate to the subsidized rate		#Ask a director to change your monthly rate to the subsidized rate
	# Start a new subscription on the [https://my.protospace.ca/paymaster Member Portal]		#Start a new subscription on the [https://my.protospace.ca/paymaster Member Portal]

	====New Members====		====New Members====

	# Visit Protospace and sign up on the [https://my.protospace.ca Member Portal]		#Visit Protospace and sign up on the [https://my.protospace.ca Member Portal]
	# Ask a director to change your monthly rate to the subsidized rate		#Ask a director to change your monthly rate to the subsidized rate
	# Start a new PayPal subscription on the portal home page		#Start a new PayPal subscription on the portal home page

	==Friends of Protospace==		==Friends of Protospace==

Tanner.collin at 19:38, 27 July 2021

2021-07-27T19:38:24Z

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	Start a monthly payment plan, with a free month.<br>		Start a monthly payment plan, with a free month.<br>
	[https://my.protospace.ca Sign up for membership on the Member ~~portal~~.]		[https://my.protospace.ca Sign up for membership on the Member Portal.]

	==Subsidized Member==		==Subsidized Member==
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	====Existing Members====		====Existing Members====
	~~Get one month free!<br>~~
	~~[https://paypal.me/protospace/385 Subsidized - Pay for a full year ($385)]<br>~~

	~~Pay automatically every month<br>~~		# Cancel any current Protospace PayPal subscriptions on your PayPal account
	~~[https://my.protospace.ca/paymaster Start~~ a monthly ~~payment plan on~~ the ~~member portal]~~		# Ask a director to change your monthly rate to the subsidized rate
			# Start a new subscription on the [https://my.protospace.ca/paymaster Member Portal]
	~~Make~~ a ~~single, one-month payment<br>~~
	[https://~~paypal~~.~~me/~~protospace/~~35 Subsidized - Pay for one month ($35)~~]

	====New Members====		====New Members====
	~~''New members can get the first three months for the price of two!''<br>~~
	~~''That means the probationary month is on us.''~~

	~~Start a monthly payment plan, with a free month.<br>~~
	~~[https://my.protospace.ca/paymaster Start a monthly payment plan on the member portal]~~

	~~Just pay for the first three months. Your membership will end if you do not make dues payments manually.<br>~~
	~~[https://paypal.me/protospace/70 Subsidized - Pay $70 now. Make more payments later to keep your membership current.]~~

	~~Make a single, one-month payment<br>~~
	~~[https://paypal.me/protospace/35 Subsidized - Pay for one month ($35)]~~

			# Visit Protospace and sign up on the [https://my.protospace.ca Member Portal]
			# Ask a director to change your monthly rate to the subsidized rate
			# Start a new PayPal subscription on the portal home page

	==Friends of Protospace==		==Friends of Protospace==

Tanner.collin at 19:27, 27 July 2021

2021-07-27T19:27:09Z

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	== One Time Payment ==		==One Time Payment==
	One time payments can be made in person, using:		One time payments can be made in person, using:
	* Cash (Please double-count it and get a computer-generated receipt)
	* Cheque or money order		*Cash (Please double-count it and get a computer-generated receipt)
	* Visa, MasterCard or American Express using Square or Dream Payments, our mobile payment processors		*Cheque or money order
	* Debit (Interac) using Dream Payments		*Visa, MasterCard or American Express using Square or Dream Payments, our mobile payment processors
			*Debit (Interac) using Dream Payments


	Electronically, we accept one-time payments using:		Electronically, we accept one-time payments using:
	* PayPal to '''info@protospace.ca'''.
	* PayPal using https://paypal.me/protospace		*PayPal to '''info@protospace.ca'''.
	* Interac transfer (Canadian bank "email payments") to '''info@protospace.ca'''.		*PayPal using https://paypal.me/protospace
			*Interac transfer (Canadian bank "email payments") to '''info@protospace.ca'''.

	''We don't currently accept Tangerine payments (Tangerine Customers should choose the "Interac" option).''		''We don't currently accept Tangerine payments (Tangerine Customers should choose the "Interac" option).''

	== Full Member Subscriptions ==		==Full Member Subscriptions==
	==== Existing Members ====		====Existing Members====
	Get one month free~~!<br>~~		Get one month free if you pay for a full year!
	~~[https://paypal.me/protospace/600 Pay once~~ for a full year ~~($600)]~~
			Or start a subscription to pay automatically every month.

	~~Pay automatically every~~ month~~<br>~~		Or make a single, one-month payment.
	~~[https://my~~.~~protospace.ca/paymaster Start a monthly payment plan on the member portal]~~

	~~Make a single, one-month payment<br>~~		[https://my.protospace.ca/paymaster Choose how you'd like to pay on the Member Portal.]
	[https://~~paypal~~.~~me/~~protospace/~~55 Pay for a single month ($55)~~]

	==== New Members ====		====New Members====
	''New members can get the first three months for the price of two!''<br>		''New members can get the first three months for the price of two!''<br>
	''That means the probationary month is on us.''		''That means the probationary month is on us.''

	Start a monthly payment plan, with a free month.<br>		Start a monthly payment plan, with a free month.<br>
	[https://my.protospace.ca~~/paymaster Start a monthly payment plan~~ on the ~~member~~ portal]		[https://my.protospace.ca Sign up for membership on the Member portal.]

	~~Just pay for the first three months. Your membership will end if you do not make dues payments manually.<br>~~
	~~[https://paypal.me/protospace/110 Pay $110 now. Make more payments later to keep your membership current~~.]

	~~Make a single, one-month payment<br>~~
	~~[https://paypal.me/protospace/55 Pay for a single month ($55)~~]

	== Subsidized Member ==		==Subsidized Member==
	'''Subsidized Memberships, often called Student Memberships, are our discounted memberships available to students, those with limited income, and those in special circumstances approved by the Directors or the Membership.'''		'''Subsidized Memberships, often called Student Memberships, are our discounted memberships available to students, those with limited income, and those in special circumstances approved by the Directors or the Membership.'''

	==== Existing Members ====		====Existing Members====
	Get one month free!<br>		Get one month free!<br>
	[https://paypal.me/protospace/385 Subsidized - Pay for a full year ($385)]<br>		[https://paypal.me/protospace/385 Subsidized - Pay for a full year ($385)]<br>
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	[https://paypal.me/protospace/35 Subsidized - Pay for one month ($35)]		[https://paypal.me/protospace/35 Subsidized - Pay for one month ($35)]

	==== New Members ====		====New Members====
	''New members can get the first three months for the price of two!''<br>		''New members can get the first three months for the price of two!''<br>
	''That means the probationary month is on us.''		''That means the probationary month is on us.''
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	== Friends of Protospace ==		==Friends of Protospace==
	'''Our ''Friends'' are valued supporters and donors who believe in Protospace, but don't necessarily participate. Some are former members who have moved away. Some are parents or guardians of underage student members, or spouses of members. Other are just enthusiastic supporters of the maker culture. Friends are always welcome in the space, but they must be accompanied by a member except at public events. Friends cannot vote on member issues, and may have limited access to some tools or programs. ''We love and thank our friends for their donations and support!'''''		'''Our ''Friends'' are valued supporters and donors who believe in Protospace, but don't necessarily participate. Some are former members who have moved away. Some are parents or guardians of underage student members, or spouses of members. Other are just enthusiastic supporters of the maker culture. Friends are always welcome in the space, but they must be accompanied by a member except at public events. Friends cannot vote on member issues, and may have limited access to some tools or programs. ''We love and thank our friends for their donations and support!'''''

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	''Friends usually donate $10 per month, or $110 per year. Larger donations may be made through a director or as a one-time payment.''		''Friends usually donate $10 per month, or $110 per year. Larger donations may be made through a director or as a one-time payment.''

	== Which Payment Method is "best"? ==		==Which Payment Method is "best"?==
	Thanks for asking. Seriously. It's great that members want to get the best bang for our membership buck. The "best" method is whatever works to keep your dues current. For many of us, that's using a Paypal Subscription. Paypal transactions are processed automatically, so there is zero administrative effort. If you just want the simplest, quickest answer, then what's best is usually "'''please start a PayPal subscription'''". Links are above.		Thanks for asking. Seriously. It's great that members want to get the best bang for our membership buck. The "best" method is whatever works to keep your dues current. For many of us, that's using a Paypal Subscription. Paypal transactions are processed automatically, so there is zero administrative effort. If you just want the simplest, quickest answer, then what's best is usually "'''please start a PayPal subscription'''". Links are above.

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	Here's how you can save Protospace money on processing fees:		Here's how you can save Protospace money on processing fees:
	* Pay annually, using Cash, Cheque or Interac Transfer
	* Use manual paypal payments (not subscriptions) using your bank account or paypal balance (not a credit card)		*Pay annually, using Cash, Cheque or Interac Transfer
			*Use manual paypal payments (not subscriptions) using your bank account or paypal balance (not a credit card)

	For monthly payments the amount of work to manually process the payment outweighs the processing fee. '''If you are doing monthly payments, just use a subscription'''.		For monthly payments the amount of work to manually process the payment outweighs the processing fee. '''If you are doing monthly payments, just use a subscription'''.

Tanner.collin at 19:22, 27 July 2021

2021-07-27T19:22:16Z

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	Electronically, we accept one-time payments using:		Electronically, we accept one-time payments using:
	* PayPal to ~~<b>~~info@protospace.ca~~</b>~~.		* PayPal to '''info@protospace.ca'''.
	* PayPal using https://paypal.me/protospace		* PayPal using https://paypal.me/protospace
	* Interac transfer (Canadian bank "email payments") to ~~<b>~~info@protospace.ca~~</b>~~.		* Interac transfer (Canadian bank "email payments") to '''info@protospace.ca'''.

	''We don't currently accept Tangerine payments (Tangerine Customers should choose the "Interac" option).''		''We don't currently accept Tangerine payments (Tangerine Customers should choose the "Interac" option).''
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	== Full Member Subscriptions ==		== Full Member Subscriptions ==
	==== Existing Members ====		==== Existing Members ====
	Get one month free! <br>		Get one month free!<br>
	[https://paypal.me/protospace/600 Pay once for a full year ($600)]		[https://paypal.me/protospace/600 Pay once for a full year ($600)]

	Pay automatically every month <br>		Pay automatically every month<br>
	[https://my.protospace.ca/account/showmember Start a monthly payment plan on the member portal]		[https://my.protospace.ca/account/showmember Start a monthly payment plan on the member portal]

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	==== New Members ====		==== New Members ====
	~~<i>~~New members can get the first three months for the price of two!<br>		''New members can get the first three months for the price of two!''<br>
	That means the probationary month is on us.~~</i>~~		''That means the probationary month is on us.''

	Start a monthly payment plan, with a free month.<br>		Start a monthly payment plan, with a free month.<br>
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	== Subsidized Member ==		== Subsidized Member ==
	~~<b>~~Subsidized Memberships, often called Student Memberships, are our discounted memberships available to students, those with limited income, and those in special circumstances approved by the Directors or the Membership.~~</b>~~		'''Subsidized Memberships, often called Student Memberships, are our discounted memberships available to students, those with limited income, and those in special circumstances approved by the Directors or the Membership.'''

	==== Existing Members ====		==== Existing Members ====
	Get one month free! <br>		Get one month free!<br>
	[https://paypal.me/protospace/385 Subsidized - Pay for a full year ($385)]<br>		[https://paypal.me/protospace/385 Subsidized - Pay for a full year ($385)]<br>

	Pay automatically every month <br>		Pay automatically every month<br>
	[https://my.protospace.ca/account/showmember Start a monthly payment plan on the member portal]		[https://my.protospace.ca/account/showmember Start a monthly payment plan on the member portal]

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	==== New Members ====		==== New Members ====
	~~<i>~~New members can get the first three months for the price of two!<br>		''New members can get the first three months for the price of two!''<br>
	That means the probationary month is on us. ~~</i>~~		''That means the probationary month is on us.''

	Start a monthly payment plan, with a free month.<br>		Start a monthly payment plan, with a free month.<br>
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	== Friends of Protospace ==		== Friends of Protospace ==
	~~<b>~~Our ~~<i>~~Friends~~</i>~~ are valued supporters and donors who believe in Protospace, but don't necessarily participate. Some are former members who have moved away. Some are parents or guardians of underage student members, or spouses of members. Other are just enthusiastic supporters of the maker culture. Friends are always welcome in the space, but they must be accompanied by a member except at public events. Friends cannot vote on member issues, and may have limited access to some tools or programs. ~~<i>~~We love and thank our friends for their donations and support!~~</i></b>~~		'''Our ''Friends'' are valued supporters and donors who believe in Protospace, but don't necessarily participate. Some are former members who have moved away. Some are parents or guardians of underage student members, or spouses of members. Other are just enthusiastic supporters of the maker culture. Friends are always welcome in the space, but they must be accompanied by a member except at public events. Friends cannot vote on member issues, and may have limited access to some tools or programs. ''We love and thank our friends for their donations and support!'''''

	[https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=882FHQGFT4UF8 Annual Donation of $110 per year] \|		[https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=882FHQGFT4UF8 Annual Donation of $110 per year] \|
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	[https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=YP7LNJX3KZKL6 One-time Donation of $10]		[https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=YP7LNJX3KZKL6 One-time Donation of $10]

	~~<i>~~Friends usually donate $10 per month, or $110 per year. Larger donations may be made through a director or as a one-time payment.~~</i>~~		''Friends usually donate $10 per month, or $110 per year. Larger donations may be made through a director or as a one-time payment.''

	== Which Payment Method is "best"? ==		== Which Payment Method is "best"? ==

Boomalator at 08:28, 24 January 2017

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	==== Existing Members ====		==== Existing Members ====
	Get one month free! <br>		Get one month free! <br>
	[https://~~www.~~paypal.~~com~~/~~cgi-bin~~/~~webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=R7B48Y8HU9YZC~~ Pay once for a full year ($~~550)] \| [https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=A6FAJRENPKW32 Start an annual payment plan ($550 per year~~)]		[https://paypal.me/protospace/600 Pay once for a full year ($600)]

	Pay automatically every month <br>		Pay automatically every month <br>
	[https://~~www~~.~~paypal~~.~~com~~/~~cgi-bin~~/~~webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=LD7QMH2SFMVFL~~ Start a monthly payment plan ~~($50 per month)~~]		[https://my.protospace.ca/account/showmember Start a monthly payment plan on the member portal]

	Make a single, one-month payment<br>		Make a single, one-month payment<br>
	[https://~~www.~~paypal.~~com~~/~~cgi-bin~~/~~webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=5RCFHEHCCY2S4~~ Pay for a single month ($50)]		[https://paypal.me/protospace/55 Pay for a single month ($55)]

	==== New Members ====		==== New Members ====
	<i>New members can get the first three months for the price of two!<br>		<i>New members can get the first three months for the price of two!<br>
	That means the probationary month is on us.</i>		That means the probationary month is on us.</i>

	~~Combine this with an annual discount! The best possible deal! <br>~~
	~~[https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=GBQJYG2T8AJ64 Pay $100 now, then $550 in 90 days, and each year afterwards.]~~

	Start a monthly payment plan, with a free month.<br>		Start a monthly payment plan, with a free month.<br>
	[https://~~www~~.~~paypal~~.~~com~~/~~cgi-bin~~/~~webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=L794V37RYZS6Y Pay $100 now, then $50 in 90 days, and each month afterwards.~~]		[https://my.protospace.ca/account/showmember Start a monthly payment plan on the member portal]

	Just pay for the first three months. Your membership will end if you do not make dues payments manually.<br>		Just pay for the first three months. Your membership will end if you do not make dues payments manually.<br>
	[https://~~www.~~paypal.~~com~~/~~cgi-bin~~/~~webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=YM8TKFKZZ7VKW~~ Pay $~~100~~ now. Make more payments later to keep your membership current.]		[https://paypal.me/protospace/110 Pay $110 now. Make more payments later to keep your membership current.]

	Make a single, one-month payment<br>		Make a single, one-month payment<br>
	[https://~~www.~~paypal.~~com~~/~~cgi-bin~~/~~webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=5RCFHEHCCY2S4~~ Pay for a single month ($50)]		[https://paypal.me/protospace/55 Pay for a single month ($55)]


	== Subsidized Member ==		== Subsidized Member ==
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	==== Existing Members ====		==== Existing Members ====
	Get one month free! <br>		Get one month free! <br>
	[https://~~www.~~paypal.~~com~~/~~cgi-bin~~/~~webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=3AKJRKVKS69AN~~ Subsidized - Pay ~~once~~ for a full year ($~~330~~)]<br>		[https://paypal.me/protospace/385 Subsidized - Pay for a full year ($385)]<br>
	~~[https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=TXDN5QADJNU56 Subsidized - Start an annual payment plan ($330 per year)]~~

	Pay automatically every month <br>		Pay automatically every month <br>
	[https://~~www~~.~~paypal~~.~~com~~/~~cgi-bin~~/~~webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=R8ZK5U77459F6 Subsidized -~~ Start a monthly payment plan ~~($30 per month)~~]		[https://my.protospace.ca/account/showmember Start a monthly payment plan on the member portal]

	Make a single, one-month payment<br>		Make a single, one-month payment<br>
	[https://~~www.~~paypal.~~com~~/~~cgi-bin~~/~~webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=LLR34DEBS8JJA~~ Subsidized - Pay for one month ($30)]		[https://paypal.me/protospace/35 Subsidized - Pay for one month ($35)]

	==== New Members ====		==== New Members ====
	<i>New members can get the first three months for the price of two!<br>		<i>New members can get the first three months for the price of two!<br>
	That means the probationary month is on us. </i>		That means the probationary month is on us. </i>

	~~Combine this with an annual discount! The best possible deal! <br>~~
	~~[https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=JVTA5MPBXJDCN Subsidized - Pay $60 now, then $330 in 90 days, and each year afterwards.]~~

	Start a monthly payment plan, with a free month.<br>		Start a monthly payment plan, with a free month.<br>
	[https://~~www~~.~~paypal~~.~~com~~/~~cgi-bin~~/~~webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=TY566NZDTX44N Subsidized - Pay $60 now, then $30 in 90 days, and each month afterwards.~~]		[https://my.protospace.ca/account/showmember Start a monthly payment plan on the member portal]

	Just pay for the first three months. Your membership will end if you do not make dues payments manually.<br>		Just pay for the first three months. Your membership will end if you do not make dues payments manually.<br>
	[https://~~www.~~paypal.~~com~~/~~cgi-bin~~/~~webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=ZRFA6QJUA5K96~~ Subsidized - Pay $60 now. Make more payments later to keep your membership current.]		[https://paypal.me/protospace/70 Subsidized - Pay $70 now. Make more payments later to keep your membership current.]

	Make a single, one-month payment<br>		Make a single, one-month payment<br>
	[https://~~www.~~paypal.~~com~~/~~cgi-bin~~/~~webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=LLR34DEBS8JJA~~ Subsidized - Pay for one month ($30)]		[https://paypal.me/protospace/35 Subsidized - Pay for one month ($35)]


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	== Which Payment Method is "best"? ==		== Which Payment Method is "best"? ==
	Thanks for asking. Seriously. It's great that members want to get the best ~~bank~~ for our membership buck. The "best" method is whatever works to keep your dues current. For many of us, that's using a Paypal Subscription. Paypal transactions are processed automatically, so there is zero administrative effort. If you just want the simplest, quickest answer, then what's best is usually "'''please start a PayPal subscription'''". Links are ~~below~~.		Thanks for asking. Seriously. It's great that members want to get the best bang for our membership buck. The "best" method is whatever works to keep your dues current. For many of us, that's using a Paypal Subscription. Paypal transactions are processed automatically, so there is zero administrative effort. If you just want the simplest, quickest answer, then what's best is usually "'''please start a PayPal subscription'''". Links are above.

	But, wait, you ask, doesn't that cost us a lot of money? ~~We have enough volume that we actually get a slight discount. We pay about 2.65%.~~ The typical rate, at our volume, for any online or card transaction is between 2.5 and 3.0 percent.		But, wait, you ask, doesn't that cost us a lot of money? The typical rate, at our volume, for any online or card transaction is between 2.75 and 3.1 percent.

	Here's how you can save Protospace money on processing fees:		Here's how you can save Protospace money on processing fees:
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	* Use manual paypal payments (not subscriptions) using your bank account or paypal balance (not a credit card)		* Use manual paypal payments (not subscriptions) using your bank account or paypal balance (not a credit card)

	For monthly payments the amount of work to manually process the payment ~~far~~ outweighs the processing fee. '''If you are doing monthly payments, just use a subscription'''.		For monthly payments the amount of work to manually process the payment outweighs the processing fee. '''If you are doing monthly payments, just use a subscription'''.

Boomalator at 22:24, 6 July 2016

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	* Cash (Please double-count it and get a computer-generated receipt)		* Cash (Please double-count it and get a computer-generated receipt)
	* Cheque or money order		* Cheque or money order
	* Visa, MasterCard or American Express using Square, our mobile payment ~~processor~~		* Visa, MasterCard or American Express using Square or Dream Payments, our mobile payment processors
			* Debit (Interac) using Dream Payments
	~~''We don't currently accept~~ Debit ~~cards.''~~


	Electronically, we accept one-time payments using:		Electronically, we accept one-time payments using:
	* PayPal to <b>info@protospace.ca</b>.~~</i>~~		* PayPal to <b>info@protospace.ca</b>.
	* PayPal using https://paypal.me/protospace		* PayPal using https://paypal.me/protospace
	* Interac transfer (Canadian bank "email payments") to <b>info@protospace.ca</b>.~~</i>~~		* Interac transfer (Canadian bank "email payments") to <b>info@protospace.ca</b>.

	''We don't currently accept Tangerine payments (Tangerine Customers should choose the "Interac" option).''		''We don't currently accept Tangerine payments (Tangerine Customers should choose the "Interac" option).''

Boomalator at 16:58, 2 July 2016

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	* PayPal to <b>info@protospace.ca</b>.</i>		* PayPal to <b>info@protospace.ca</b>.</i>
	* PayPal using https://paypal.me/protospace		* PayPal using https://paypal.me/protospace
	* Interac (Canadian bank "~~enail payment~~") ~~transfer~~ to <b>info@protospace.ca</b>.</i>		* Interac transfer (Canadian bank "email payments") to <b>info@protospace.ca</b>.</i>

	''We don't currently accept Tangerine payments (Tangerine Customers should choose the "Interac" option).''		''We don't currently accept Tangerine payments (Tangerine Customers should choose the "Interac" option).''
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	<i>Friends usually donate $10 per month, or $110 per year. Larger donations may be made through a director or as a one-time payment.</i>		<i>Friends usually donate $10 per month, or $110 per year. Larger donations may be made through a director or as a one-time payment.</i>

			== Which Payment Method is "best"? ==
			Thanks for asking. Seriously. It's great that members want to get the best bank for our membership buck. The "best" method is whatever works to keep your dues current. For many of us, that's using a Paypal Subscription. Paypal transactions are processed automatically, so there is zero administrative effort. If you just want the simplest, quickest answer, then what's best is usually "'''please start a PayPal subscription'''". Links are below.

			But, wait, you ask, doesn't that cost us a lot of money? We have enough volume that we actually get a slight discount. We pay about 2.65%. The typical rate, at our volume, for any online or card transaction is between 2.5 and 3.0 percent.

			Here's how you can save Protospace money on processing fees:
			* Pay annually, using Cash, Cheque or Interac Transfer
			* Use manual paypal payments (not subscriptions) using your bank account or paypal balance (not a credit card)

			For monthly payments the amount of work to manually process the payment far outweighs the processing fee. '''If you are doing monthly payments, just use a subscription'''.

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	Pay automatically every month<br>		Pay automatically every month<br>
	[https://my.protospace.ca/~~account/showmember~~ Start a monthly payment plan on the member portal]		[https://my.protospace.ca/paymaster Start a monthly payment plan on the member portal]

	Make a single, one-month payment<br>		Make a single, one-month payment<br>
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	Start a monthly payment plan, with a free month.<br>		Start a monthly payment plan, with a free month.<br>
	[https://my.protospace.ca/~~account/showmember~~ Start a monthly payment plan on the member portal]		[https://my.protospace.ca/paymaster Start a monthly payment plan on the member portal]

	Just pay for the first three months. Your membership will end if you do not make dues payments manually.<br>		Just pay for the first three months. Your membership will end if you do not make dues payments manually.<br>
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	Pay automatically every month<br>		Pay automatically every month<br>
	[https://my.protospace.ca/~~account/showmember~~ Start a monthly payment plan on the member portal]		[https://my.protospace.ca/paymaster Start a monthly payment plan on the member portal]

	Make a single, one-month payment<br>		Make a single, one-month payment<br>
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	Start a monthly payment plan, with a free month.<br>		Start a monthly payment plan, with a free month.<br>
	[https://my.protospace.ca/~~account/showmember~~ Start a monthly payment plan on the member portal]		[https://my.protospace.ca/paymaster Start a monthly payment plan on the member portal]

	Just pay for the first three months. Your membership will end if you do not make dues payments manually.<br>		Just pay for the first three months. Your membership will end if you do not make dues payments manually.<br>