On Mon, 01 Dec 2008 10:52:42 -0600, Ignoramus14497
wrote:

Here is why I hate the "paypal only" policy despite accepting
paypal.

I sell a lot of stuff that is picked up locally. Paypal gives me no
seller protection if a buyer pays via paypal, picks up, and later
claims that "item was not delivered". In such a case, they would
refund the buyer without question. They require a tracking number from
UPS or USPS as proof of delivery. Signed statements "item picked up in
described condition" mean nothing to them. So they are demanding that
I accept payments and expose myself to buyer fraud. All so that they
can make extra bucks on the paypal fees.

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Pay upon pickup is still OK

http://pages.ebay.com/help/pay/methods.html

note the last paragraph under "Pay upon pickup"
drivers license copy is probably a good idea, and a picture of the
item loaded on the buyers truck. (get the plate in the picture)

Mailing a check/MO seems to be verbotin. One could always arrange to
mail a payment and have the item shipped if the seller listed pick-up
as an option. Seller could not go through ebay or paypal shipping
though.....


Listed my surface grinder for sale a week ago, then found out any
"machine" is a $25.00 fee. I will not list it again, most likely
going to the scrap yard.

Thank You,
Randy

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