Randy wrote:
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


What amazes me is that they are breaking federal laws by saying that you
cannot use any other payment methods. I'm surprised that it hasn't been
taken to court yet.

--
Steve W.
Near Cooperstown, New York

Life is not like a box of chocolates
it's more like a jar of jalapenos-
what you do today could burn your ass tomorrow!