Pops, finally

pops · 08-19-2013, 09:41 PM

We do accept personal checks. Our fee on our atm is $2.50. I have considered using square with my cell phone but we have no cell service in the building. At some point in time I am sure we will have to start accepting plastic. Wouldn't think everybodys panties would get in a knot about this but sometimes "ya just don't know".
Pops

pops · 08-19-2013, 09:56 PM

Chaselady
It is illegal in N.H. to charge a fee for using plastic.

tis · 08-20-2013, 07:34 AM

It amazes me when someone goes out to dinner at a takeout and needs to use their credit card. Just sayin'.

chipj29 · 08-20-2013, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by tis

It amazes me when someone goes out to dinner at a takeout and needs to use their credit card. Just sayin'.

Why does that amaze you? Like many others, I rarely have more than a couple bucks in my wallet. I use my DEBIT card for everything, from Dunkins, to the gas station, to a nice restaurant.

dt5150 · 08-20-2013, 09:01 AM

i tend not to carry cash often either, i use my debit card 99% of the time. but when i'm going to an unfamiliar place, especially a small seasonal business, i'm bringing cash with me just in case. no big deal..

upthesaukee · 08-20-2013, 10:01 AM

1. Not unusual for some businesses to not accept credit cards in this day and age. Olde Diner in Alton Bay is cash only, and Parker Marine does not take credit cards. Cash or check only.

2. I seldom use cash. I use one credit card, and it has a reward system that we use to get points for travel, shopping, and vacation lodging. One reason that I kind of hate paying my marina bill. I lose a fourth of a trip to Washington DC each year.

tis · 08-20-2013, 12:44 PM

We have friends that use their credit card for everything too for the kickbacks. I guess I just feel sorry for the businesses to have to pay 3 or 4 or 5 % out of an amount less than $25. Ultimately it makes the price go up for all of us. I kind of use 25 as a rule of thumb, if I think it is over that, I use a credit card, otherwise cash.

jrc · 08-20-2013, 01:25 PM

If you travel, especially on business, you get in the habit of using a card for everything. It makes expense reports a lot easier.

Any business doing a lot of credit card transactions has already figured the cost into the price, so if you don't use a card you're paying too much. They can offer discounts for cash, but who does?

A mom and pop shop not accepting a card is still pretty common but fading fast. It's just too easy to accept them now. I've purchased a cup of coffee from a pushcart with my Amex.

I wouldn't avoid a cash only restaurant on vacation, but some will. I would avoid one on business travel, but I doubt that's big part of Pop's business.

Chaselady · 08-20-2013, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by tis

It amazes me when someone goes out to dinner at a takeout and needs to use their credit card. Just sayin'.

I agree, if it was Wendy's or McDonalds prices. But according to the menu the dinners (clams, scallops etc ) run 15-22 dollars each. That's $50 or mor for a couple of people, including drinks. I know a lot of folks wouldn't agree....but personally I WOULD pay a couple of dollars extra for the privilege to eat at Pops and the convenience to use a debit card. Love the place, used to eat there years ago.

Water Camper · 08-20-2013, 07:26 PM

We've frequented your establishment for many years, traveling from Paugus Bay, to have our favorite clams and scallops plate at least a couple times a summer. Having to bring cash is no big deal. You just need to plan ahead. That being said, do what works for your business Pops. It is your business and yours alone.
Sue

Gatto Nero · 08-21-2013, 08:11 AM

Due, in part, to this thread Nera Gatta and I took the 18 mile cruise from Isola Gatto Nero down to Alton Bay to give Pops a try for dinner last night. I brought cash so no biggie there. On my brother's suggestion we split the Clam/Lobster Roll dinner and an order of the rings. We did take out and ate on the boat with a bottle of chardonnay. The clams, fries and rings were great but there was so much that the Lobster roll went uneaten. Looking forward to having it and the rest of the clams for lunch. On the boat ride home we took in the the beautiful sunset in front of us and the full moonrise behind us. All in all a great trip. Will definitely return.

pops · 08-23-2013, 07:37 AM

First off I would like to thank everyone for their kind words and compliments. We had a great summer but it is quickly coming to an end. I would also like to publicly thank my crew for their hard work and outstanding job they did this year."you guys are the best".
Our hours for next week. We will be closed tues. The 27th, Wed.28th, Thus.29th. We will open Fri.30th @11:30 am. We close for the season labor day @4:00pm. Please do not wait untill Labor day to get some of our more popular menu items I.e. clams, scallops we are likely to sellout of those early.
Thank You
Pops

fpartri497 · 08-23-2013, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by pops

First off I would like to thank everyone for their kind words and compliments. We had a great summer but it is quickly coming to an end. I would also like to publicly thank my crew for their hard work and outstanding job they did this year."you guys are the best".
Our hours for next week. We will be closed tues. The 27th, Wed.28th, Thus.29th. We will open Fri.30th @11:30 am. We close for the season labor day @4:00pm. Please do not wait untill Labor day to get some of our more popular menu items I.e. clams, scallops we are likely to sellout of those early.
Thank You
Pops

Got my fix yesterday best clams ever. Thanks pops

Happy Gourmand · 08-23-2013, 02:24 PM

Yup, I will be "forced" to go this weekend, and maybe next weekend too!
Thanks, Pop

dippasan · 08-29-2013, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pops

First off I would like to thank everyone for their kind words and compliments. We had a great summer but it is quickly coming to an end. I would also like to publicly thank my crew for their hard work and outstanding job they did this year."you guys are the best".
Our hours for next week. We will be closed tues. The 27th, Wed.28th, Thus.29th. We will open Fri.30th @11:30 am. We close for the season labor day @4:00pm. Please do not wait untill Labor day to get some of our more popular menu items I.e. clams, scallops we are likely to sellout of those early.
Thank You
Pops

Great food, great portions, great service every time!
I stopped counting how many times I've been there.
I could care less if it's cash only. It's not hard...if you think you might want to go to Pop's...bring cash.
I'll be stopping in on my way up tomorrow. Can't wait.

Legionnaire70 · 08-30-2013, 12:53 PM

Last weekend... Better get your clam fix now!

barefootbay · 08-31-2013, 09:47 PM

Well we were at the craft fair today and Pops pulled me in for one last time. It was a bitter sweet end of another summer of the best fried clams this side of heaven !

Legionnaire70 · 08-23-2013, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Gatto Nero

Due, in part, to this thread Nera Gatta and I took the 18 mile cruise from Isola Gatto Nero down to Alton Bay to give Pops a try for dinner last night. I brought cash so no biggie there. On my brother's suggestion we split the Clam/Lobster Roll dinner and an order of the rings. We did take out and ate on the boat with a bottle of chardonnay. The clams, fries and rings were great but there was so much that the Lobster roll went uneaten. Looking forward to having it and the rest of the clams for lunch. On the boat ride home we took in the the beautiful sunset in front of us and the full moonrise behind us. All in all a great trip. Will definitely return.

You know an uneaten lobster roll in the state of NH is a crime, according to RSA 216.5 in the law book...just saying...

Guess I better get over there soon for my last fried clam fix!!

Gatto Nero · 08-26-2013, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Legionnaire70

You know an uneaten lobster roll in the state of NH is a crime, according to RSA 216.5 in the law book...just saying...

Guess I better get over there soon for my last fried clam fix!!

Not to worry, it was taken care of for lunch the next day as planned.

MAXUM · 08-26-2013, 07:30 PM

So I went to POPS on Saturday for lunch - armed with cash this time. All I can say is that the food was outstanding. Best darn clams I have had in a long, long time. Well worth the trip!

To bad you don't stay open for ice fishing/snowmobile season!

SIKSUKR · 08-27-2013, 09:23 AM

I just read in another food thread that there is no outstanding food in the lakes region.

4 more days to get your fix.

barefootbay · 08-27-2013, 10:41 AM

Got our Grand Finale Sunday. Awesome as ever. See ya next year POPS !

RANGER CANOE CO · 08-20-2013, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by pops

We do accept personal checks. Our fee on our atm is $2.50. I have considered using square with my cell phone but we have no cell service in the building. At some point in time I am sure we will have to start accepting plastic. Wouldn't think everybodys panties would get in a knot about this but sometimes "ya just don't know".
Pops

For the best Clams Dinners in the Lake Region......

Its your Biz Pop's, do what Ya want......

Some folks just like 2

08-19-2013, 09:41 PM	#1
pops Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 82 Thanks: 24 Thanked 281 Times in 59 Posts	reply from Pops We do accept personal checks. Our fee on our atm is $2.50. I have considered using square with my cell phone but we have no cell service in the building. At some point in time I am sure we will have to start accepting plastic. Wouldn't think everybodys panties would get in a knot about this but sometimes "ya just don't know". Pops

08-19-2013, 09:56 PM	#2
pops Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 82 Thanks: 24 Thanked 281 Times in 59 Posts	adding a feee for using plastic Chaselady It is illegal in N.H. to charge a fee for using plastic.

08-20-2013, 10:01 AM	#6
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,602 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,465 Thanked 1,983 Times in 1,083 Posts	two observations 1. Not unusual for some businesses to not accept credit cards in this day and age. Olde Diner in Alton Bay is cash only, and Parker Marine does not take credit cards. Cash or check only. 2. I seldom use cash. I use one credit card, and it has a reward system that we use to get points for travel, shopping, and vacation lodging. One reason that I kind of hate paying my marina bill. I lose a fourth of a trip to Washington DC each year. __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

08-20-2013, 07:26 PM	#10
Water Camper Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pembroke, NH / Laconia, NH Posts: 451 Thanks: 10 Thanked 207 Times in 89 Posts	Love you Pops! We've frequented your establishment for many years, traveling from Paugus Bay, to have our favorite clams and scallops plate at least a couple times a summer. Having to bring cash is no big deal. You just need to plan ahead. That being said, do what works for your business Pops. It is your business and yours alone. Sue

08-21-2013, 08:11 AM	#11
Gatto Nero Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Isola Gatto Nero Posts: 697 Thanks: 162 Thanked 263 Times in 81 Posts	Due, in part, to this thread Nera Gatta and I took the 18 mile cruise from Isola Gatto Nero down to Alton Bay to give Pops a try for dinner last night. I brought cash so no biggie there. On my brother's suggestion we split the Clam/Lobster Roll dinner and an order of the rings. We did take out and ate on the boat with a bottle of chardonnay. The clams, fries and rings were great but there was so much that the Lobster roll went uneaten. Looking forward to having it and the rest of the clams for lunch. On the boat ride home we took in the the beautiful sunset in front of us and the full moonrise behind us. All in all a great trip. Will definitely return. __________________ La vita è buona su Isola Gatto Nero

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08-20-2013, 07:34 AM	#3
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,756 Thanks: 753 Thanked 1,461 Times in 1,018 Posts	It amazes me when someone goes out to dinner at a takeout and needs to use their credit card. Just sayin'.

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08-20-2013, 09:01 AM	#5
dt5150 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 401 Thanks: 4 Thanked 107 Times in 72 Posts	i tend not to carry cash often either, i use my debit card 99% of the time. but when i'm going to an unfamiliar place, especially a small seasonal business, i'm bringing cash with me just in case. no big deal..

08-20-2013, 12:44 PM	#7
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,756 Thanks: 753 Thanked 1,461 Times in 1,018 Posts	We have friends that use their credit card for everything too for the kickbacks. I guess I just feel sorry for the businesses to have to pay 3 or 4 or 5 % out of an amount less than $25. Ultimately it makes the price go up for all of us. I kind of use 25 as a rule of thumb, if I think it is over that, I use a credit card, otherwise cash.

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08-20-2013, 01:25 PM	#8
jrc Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NH Posts: 2,689 Thanks: 33 Thanked 439 Times in 249 Posts	If you travel, especially on business, you get in the habit of using a card for everything. It makes expense reports a lot easier. Any business doing a lot of credit card transactions has already figured the cost into the price, so if you don't use a card you're paying too much. They can offer discounts for cash, but who does? A mom and pop shop not accepting a card is still pretty common but fading fast. It's just too easy to accept them now. I've purchased a cup of coffee from a pushcart with my Amex. I wouldn't avoid a cash only restaurant on vacation, but some will. I would avoid one on business travel, but I doubt that's big part of Pop's business.

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08-23-2013, 07:37 AM	#12
pops Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 82 Thanks: 24 Thanked 281 Times in 59 Posts	hours for coming week/ closing date for season First off I would like to thank everyone for their kind words and compliments. We had a great summer but it is quickly coming to an end. I would also like to publicly thank my crew for their hard work and outstanding job they did this year."you guys are the best". Our hours for next week. We will be closed tues. The 27th, Wed.28th, Thus.29th. We will open Fri.30th @11:30 am. We close for the season labor day @4:00pm. Please do not wait untill Labor day to get some of our more popular menu items I.e. clams, scallops we are likely to sellout of those early. Thank You Pops

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08-23-2013, 02:24 PM	#14
Happy Gourmand Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ruskin FL Posts: 1,027 Thanks: 188 Thanked 322 Times in 179 Posts	Yup, I will be "forced" to go this weekend, and maybe next weekend too! Thanks, Pop

08-30-2013, 12:53 PM	#16
Legionnaire70 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 119 Thanks: 25 Thanked 31 Times in 21 Posts	Last weekend... Better get your clam fix now!

08-31-2013, 09:47 PM	#17
barefootbay Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 390 Thanks: 72 Thanked 103 Times in 73 Posts	Well we were at the craft fair today and Pops pulled me in for one last time. It was a bitter sweet end of another summer of the best fried clams this side of heaven !

08-26-2013, 07:30 PM	#20
MAXUM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kuna ID Posts: 2,755 Thanks: 246 Thanked 1,942 Times in 802 Posts	So I went to POPS on Saturday for lunch - armed with cash this time. All I can say is that the food was outstanding. Best darn clams I have had in a long, long time. Well worth the trip! To bad you don't stay open for ice fishing/snowmobile season!

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08-27-2013, 09:23 AM	#21
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	I just read in another food thread that there is no outstanding food in the lakes region.4 more days to get your fix. __________________ SIKSUKR

08-27-2013, 10:41 AM	#22
barefootbay Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 390 Thanks: 72 Thanked 103 Times in 73 Posts	Got our Grand Finale Sunday. Awesome as ever. See ya next year POPS !