SCREWED by PAYPAL (WTF!)

I won't buy anything off ebay if the seller doesn't take paypal. I always use the credit card option on Paypal too.

 

They tried screwing me over as well last year, I blocked their direct debit also changed my visa card number that was on file with them, I also changed the email address on file, the t*ssers never got fa out of me

Moral is:Great if you buy and you are f*cked if you sell

 

There are two types of people in this world.

Those who have been screwed by PayPal

and those who will be screwed by PayPal.

 

I still buy & sell various items on EBAY & still don't use Paypal, I just don't to wind up as another statistic.

 

I am definately not a fan of PayPal. I do accept it as a means of payment because i am positive most buyers will avoid me if i dont. I think PayPal does have us by the the balls, as a seller.

I did open a seperate bank account and I keep $100.00 only in it. If they ever decide to steal money, theyre only getting a $100.00. Make sure you ALWAYS give an option thru your PayPal invoice to insure a package. If you didnt give the option, then youre beat. Friend of mine got screwed that way. I prefer USPS for most of my international shipments (about 3-4 month). Ive never had an issue with them to date, and they are usually the best rates for my oversized packages. Whether the buyer pays extra or not, i always spend the $1.45 i think it is for tracking. Money well spent. My shipping charges are not unreasonable for what I sell, but they are toward the high end of the spectrum. Most buyers dont realize what goes into shipping. The materials, the time, etc. I have insured some hefty priced packages out of my own pocket and chalked it up to cost of sale. Ill spend an extra $25.00 to protect $3500.00 any day.

I have noticed lately that a few of my buyers have chosen to mail me Money orders and bank checks, both domestic and international. Honestly, I tell them if they do that, ill save them the paypal fees and chop the price. I have no problem passing the savings on. I think thats more then fair and my feedback to date is perfect. I personally bank more on feedback then if a buyer takes PayPal. PayPal is more convienience, in my eyes. Feedback is what determines whether im going to watch your auction or pass.

 

That's why I never ship anything larger than letter-sized via USPS. They just leave things at the door, and I've had items taken before.

 

I don't sell on EBay. I do use Paypal for any online sales.

Ebay is full of scams. I think you out to filter out international buyers and those that have bad feedback. Try selling elsewhere that has a trusted audience like this website for example. Paypal works well if there are no complaints (duh). It's amazing that you get screwed over and over. I'd definitely use a different Paypal account next time if at all. Otherwise, you'll be flagged as a fraudster and always get ruled against you.

How quickly do you ship out stuff? Getting stuff mailed out 1-2 days after payment is normal. Beyond that, it' s bad. Always have tracking number and send to buyer so they are kept up to date.