[bikestuff]

I agree that the credit card is the best payment option. But it *could* be the bank. Many banks have instituted fraud mitigation groups who have the philosophy....."Decline it and if is is valid, I am sure they will call".

My American Express card has been declined many times....It freaked me out the first couple of times...Now I simply call and tell them the issue and they always say..."Tell them to run it again and it will work". It always does on the second try.

My sympathies are with you for all the troubles you have had.

Cheers,
bill