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For anyone buying anything on Paypal from another country where there is a currency conversion I found out that Paypals conversion rate vs your bank or credit cards conversion rate is much higher. I found a Paypal setting that you can allow your credit card or bank to do the conversion instead of Paypal. When I researched this on google I found lots of information saying do not use Paypals conversion rate it is much higher than either your banks or your credit card company. If I used paypal's conversion rate it was close to $25 more on a bag I just purchased vs using my credit card conversion rate. I am not sure if anyone else uses Paypal or knows about this but I thought I would let you know.
 
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djfmn said:
For anyone buying anything on Paypal from another country where there is a currency conversion I found out that Paypals conversion rate vs your bank or credit cards conversion rate is much higher. I found a Paypal setting that you can allow your credit card or bank to do the conversion instead of Paypal. When I researched this on google I found lots of information saying do not use Paypals conversion rate it is much higher than either your banks or your credit card company. If I used paypal's conversion rate it was close to $25 more on a bag I just purchased vs using my credit card conversion rate. I am not sure if anyone else uses Paypal or knows about this but I thought I would let you know.
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Thank you so much for sharing this information. I’ll have to look into finding that setting.
 
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djfmn said:
For anyone buying anything on Paypal from another country where there is a currency conversion I found out that Paypals conversion rate vs your bank or credit cards conversion rate is much higher. I found a Paypal setting that you can allow your credit card or bank to do the conversion instead of Paypal. When I researched this on google I found lots of information saying do not use Paypals conversion rate it is much higher than either your banks or your credit card company. If I used paypal's conversion rate it was close to $25 more on a bag I just purchased vs using my credit card conversion rate. I am not sure if anyone else uses Paypal or knows about this but I thought I would let you know.
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I couldn’t find the setting you mentioned on PayPal. Is it only available when you are paying the invoice or does it allow you to preset it?
 
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lenie said:
I couldn’t find the setting you mentioned on PayPal. Is it only available when you are paying the invoice or does it allow you to preset it?
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I checked my PayPal account and it does not have a conversion option listed for American Express which is what I use. However, I checked the bags that I have ordered from MM and the amount listed in PayPal was always in euros, so the bank was converting. Thank you for this information!!!
 
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Devyn Danielle said:
Oooh, can’t wait to see it! If you’re able please do a comparison with other Massaccesi bags. Still wondering about the size :smile:
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I will!
I've been on an endless series of deadlines and as a result am super behind on updates I have wanted to post. In making this selection I did a bunch of measuring and thinking - I determined that Muse will be similar to Rua Angelica with the added shaping taking in the overall width at the base. She's also about an inch slimmer, which is good for me. Full disclosure - I have been carrying my Rua Angelia nonstop since receiving her after the Verona sale.
 
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pdxhb said:
I will!
I've been on an endless series of deadlines and as a result am super behind on updates I have wanted to post. In making this selection I did a bunch of measuring and thinking - I determined that Muse will be similar to Rua Angelica with the added shaping taking in the overall width at the base. She's also about an inch slimmer, which is good for me. Full disclosure - I have been carrying my Rua Angelia nonstop since receiving her after the Verona sale.
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Did you do the center zippered compartment?
 
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Devyn Danielle said:
Did you do the center zippered compartment?
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No, I kept the interior open - I use pouches so tend not to include a center compartment. After much trial and error, I learned that I typically lose things in center compartments; also I don't change bags as often unless I keep everything in pouches. For security, I usually clip a wristlet leash from one of the zipped pouches with my most essential items to the bag interior.
 
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lenie said:
I couldn’t find the setting you mentioned on PayPal. Is it only available when you are paying the invoice or does it allow you to preset it?
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Lenie I think that setting is only available when you are paying a transaction. The link mommypoints below shows you how to do it. That is what I used but this was during a transaction and when I go back into paypal I cannot find it as a standard setting.
 
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southernbelle43 said:
I checked my PayPal account and it does not have a conversion option listed for American Express which is what I use. However, I checked the bags that I have ordered from MM and the amount listed in PayPal was always in euros, so the bank was converting. Thank you for this information!!!
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Well I thought the bank was converting as well but unless you specifically check the option during a transaction it is automatically set for a Paypal currency conversion. From what I can tell you have to select the option you want. This is what the research that I did indicated.
 
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djfmn said:
Well I thought the bank was converting as well but unless you specifically check the option during a transaction it is automatically set for a Paypal currency conversion. From what I can tell you have to select the option you want. This is what the research that I did indicated.
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Thanks. I will check it again the next time I order.
 
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djfmn said:
Lenie I think that setting is only available when you are paying a transaction. The link mommypoints below shows you how to do it. That is what I used but this was during a transaction and when I go back into paypal I cannot find it as a standard setting.
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You have to go into settings, payments and then I think it is manage approved payments to set it up the option to have the bank do the conversion
 
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