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I am an old dinosaur who uses cash and those ancient commercial brick bank supported paper checks. Any way to send a check using good old US Postal Service? Reply by PM if you wish.

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Post by FireFox31 »

Patreon likely allows for recurring contributions. Their goal is to help content creators get paid.

Years ago, there was a platform for micropayments as an alternative to ads on news sites. Or maybe it was just one news site trying it. Searches reveal Blendle and Axate, but those weren't it. I guess it died off.
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First monthly payment sent.

Thank you, Matt, for everything you've done, and continue to do, with this website. I would've been lost without the help I've received here, both with parts and with all of the knowledge here.

It's been awhile since I've been on here, and I just saw this thread. I'm not sure what all you're dealing with, other than what I've seen in this thread, but I wish you nothing but the best for both you and your son. You'll both be in my thoughts and prayers.
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matthew1 wrote: 22 Feb 2022, 16:05
MrAl wrote: 22 Feb 2022, 07:05 I have a bit of a problem with Paypal for some reason i dont really like using them but i could look into it if absolutely necessary.
Alternately i know there are a lot of ways to pay these days.
I understand. I'm looking into Amazon Pay as an alternate method. I'll make a post here if I adopt that (while keeping PayPal).

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amazon_Pay

Thanks a bunch, MrAl.
Hi,

Oh that's great that sounds like a good way to do this. Maybe you can PM me when you find out about this.
In the mean time maybe i could mail a check? I dont usually do that anymore but i could do it one more time while you are looking into the Amazon thing. We used to have a mailbox right across the street but this supid town removed almost all of the mailboxes. I called the Post Office in town and they said they only wanted to keep the boxes that were bolted down to something like a concrete slab in order to stop someone from stealing the mailbox. So mailing things has becomes a little more of a problem but not impossible.

So if you PM me an address i'll send out a check.

Oh i just thought of something else. My bank has what they call "Bill Pay". To use that all i have to do is enter the receivers address info and the amount. They mail out a check made by the bank.
EIther way though i would need an address to send it too. I think you gave me this once before when there was a moderator donation thing going, but not sure if i have that anymore. A quick PM will solve this though, and if you find out about Amazon Pay that would be great too.

Take care for now,
Al
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Salut Matt, Hy Guys,

To me, Matt, send me a PayPal request about 10 $ and i will be happy to put back the monthly payment from 1rst march.

On your pink board, on the top of the page, you've written " Like everybody, I have to put food on the table for my son and me ".

Any suggestion for my evening meal ? :D What about your son, are you both allright ?

I wait for your PP link.

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manovlov wrote: 23 Feb 2022, 09:31 Salut Matt, Hy Guys,

To me, Matt, send me a PayPal request about 10 $ and i will be happy to put back the monthly payment from 1rst march.

On your pink board, on the top of the page, you've written " Like everybody, I have to put food on the table for my son and me ".

Any suggestion for my evening meal ? :D What about your son, are you both allright ?

I wait for your PP link.

Manov
His "subscribing" link in the pink banner takes you straight to what you need for paying with PP. Just did it myself last night.
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FireFox31 wrote: 22 Feb 2022, 21:57 Patreon likely allows for recurring contributions. Their goal is to help content creators get paid.
Brilliant idea. Done. https://www.patreon.com/volvos
Help keep MVS on the web -> click sponsors' links here on MVS when you buy from them.

Also -> Amazon link
. Click that when you go to buy something on Amazon and MVS gets a cut!

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I haven't configured it, so I'm not sure what the membership tiers are... if they start at $1, or if they start at ___ (write a number) or what. Great idea, FF. Thanks.
Help keep MVS on the web -> click sponsors' links here on MVS when you buy from them.

Also -> Amazon link
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gnalan wrote: 23 Feb 2022, 02:37 First monthly payment sent.

Thank you, Matt, for everything you've done, and continue to do, with this website. I would've been lost without the help I've received here, both with parts and with all of the knowledge here.

It's been awhile since I've been on here, and I just saw this thread. I'm not sure what all you're dealing with, other than what I've seen in this thread, but I wish you nothing but the best for both you and your son. You'll both be in my thoughts and prayers.
Dude, of all people you don't need to subscribe/donate. You've got bills and recovery with your own fight. Cancel after a month (right now) and you'll retain MVS Contributor status, no question.

My situation with surgery is a likelihood, but not a certainty. Details here. I have good insurance, so that's not an immediate concern, financially.

This subscriber effort is more to be a part of alternate ways to supplement income. If I face surgery, that'll be a different day/reason. I'm happy to put it off forever after reading posts in the Colloid Cyst Survivors FB group. Post-surgery can range from "totally fine after one week, no problems" to "couldn't work again and went on SSI". It's scary.

(Yes, I use FB while at the same time pointing the finger at them for pushing in on Volvo DIY traffic. Maintaining the MVS FB group --sponsored by FCP-- is part of my contract with FCP. They suggested it and I agreed. 'Oh What A Tangled Web We Weave'.)
Help keep MVS on the web -> click sponsors' links here on MVS when you buy from them.

Also -> Amazon link
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matthew1 wrote: 23 Feb 2022, 13:56 Dude, of all people you don't need to subscribe/donate. You've got bills and recovery with your own fight. Cancel after a month (right now) and you'll retain MVS Contributor status, no question.
With all the help I've received from you, and other members here, it's the least I can do to say thank you. I can spare the $5 a month, and it's going to a great cause. If I ever feel like I can't continue with the monthly donation then I'll cancel, but until then I plan on doing what I can.
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