Or that the outfitter would pay 3-4% for the convenience of having thier money immediately available electronically. Sorry, but if i just spent $7K, I personally don't want to feel like I'm being "nickeled and dimed" over a 200 CC service fee. Build that cost in up front and then offer a "Cash discount." That's a better way to market the concept IMO.

Personally, I don't like the CC idea... not so sure how secure satellite conversations are, and definitely don't want any of my CC numbers floating around -or above- Africa.

I usually don't settle up with my PH until I get back home (I use the same one), and we never really discuss payment at the close of the hunt. However, I've been in camp with other hunters nearby and know that his normal couse of business is conducted that way... payment in full, at the end of the hunt.

I've known my PH for about 10-years so I guess that's the difference.

Maybe we don't need 21st century technology, when 19th would do just fine... as the best scenario would be to simply move final paymnet (as close as could be projected) into an escrowed account prior to the hunt. Then both Outfitter & hunter know the money is there and both are "protected," and no one has to worry about carrying excessive amounts of cash or TCs.

It works well for buying houses... just an idea.