Paypal - why use it

girlie

girlie

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Mar 7, 2006
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#1
I am hoping for some advice. I have never used Paypal to buy or to sell and as such am a little unsure about this method. However I am thinking of making a certain purchase (not through ebay) and the buyer who has given me no reason to be suspicious would prefer to use paypal - it should be fine right? Thank you in advance and I apologise if this seems rather dense on my part!
 
#2
i use it and then only with my credit card because then i have 2 fool proof ways toget my money back if i get screwed over.

ebay is going to make it the exclusive way to pay electronically through their site soon.
 
#3
No need to feel dense on your end. Sending money online can be a scary thing. Paypal is a very safe method to do that, though. They offer decent buyer/seller protection to cover your back, should your buy/sale go wrong.
 
#4
Vlad said:
No need to feel dense on your end. Sending money online can be a scary thing. Paypal is a very safe method to do that, though. They offer decent buyer/seller protection to cover your back, should your buy/sale go wrong.
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Thank you Vlad - you hear horror stories now and then so I just wanted some thoughts. I guess I'll set it up then.

And thanks also organic, I'll be using my cc too!
 
#6
I use and accept Paypal for my business and shopping on line! I have never, ever had a problem with Paypal. Stormpay is a scam and e-gold is too hard to use and the fees are expensive! As with any credit card transaction a small fee applies to the vendor for accepting the CC and that is just part of the cost of doing business. I've never been charged for making a payment...unlike Stormpay and e-gold.
It's safe and secure, go ahead and use it.
Kate
 
#7
it's fast and easy and has decent customer service. you can withdraw easily, upload easily, and out of all the different alternatives I like it the most. HOWEVER, if you are transferring lots of money all the time, I suggest you get a real merchant account that can accept credit cards because paypal limits your account and requires all this info! there's also fraudulent chargebacks... which is why you always need a tracking number for packages. all in all, it's a pretty good service. of course you always hear paypal 'horror stories' but remember, it's always the bad things that are emphasized and not the good things!
 
#8
Paypal is a safe service and I have used it in my business & as a buyer for several years.
You can always email the seller and ask them if they will accept payment by check. I have done this with many customers.
 
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