I signed up with them specifically to contribute to Cast Boolits. Now I'm getting their spam daily to my inbox. I keep un-checking the "receive promotional emails" box, then I keep getting spammed and the box mysteriously keeps getting checked again. I'm getting sick of them. I want to continue contributing to this site, but I don't think I'll be doing it through Paypal anymore. I think I'm going to cancel my account. Does anyone actually like Paypal? Is there a good reason NOT to cancel?
Thats odd.I have never got any spam from them,but I dont use it alot.
I have used them for years. I don't get more than 1 email a month. That is the email telling me my monthly statement is ready to download.
It sounds like you have a real spam problem, not a Paypal problem.
Ditto the above. I get 1 email a month saying my online statement can be viewed.
That ain't Paypal sending you spam. Someone is phishing for your paypal info. I'd be careful. Type the paypal url manually every time you want to go there. If you are clicking a link embedded in a spam email, that might not be the Paypal site you are being sent to, no matter what it looks like.
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I don't love it but I do find it convenient. Have used the buyer protection when an item was not as described. Of course they get their bite.
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As other have said, I have no problem with them at all, I use them for many purchases for years. Only thing is get from them is my monthly account info.
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Never had a problem. As mentioned above, I only get an account statement once a month. dont like their stance on guns/gun parts but they are convenient.
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Yeah, I like Paypal.
besides the monthly statement notice, I do get a small amount of spam from them, about once a week, is my guess. Usually advertising some deal...typically a deal on something I recently bought. I think to myself...Hey I just bought that, why would I want to buy another one ? Now if they were to do that with Guns...that'd be OK
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I never receive any emails from PayPal. I find it to be useful and convenient. . In a perfect world there would be no companies like PayPal, but they are useful and convenient.
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Just the monthly statement like others above.
But I'm thinking of going with GunPal
"HMMMM.........It wasn't spos'ta do THAT!"
I use to get spam saying there was a problem with my account. I don't have an account with them, It's my wife's.
The ONLY times you should get an email from PayPal is when you either add to or withdraw from your account. All others are baited hooks. If you want to be sure about an email from PayPal, forward it to spoof@paypal.com They will answer back either confirming the email or thanking you for helping fight spam and phishing.
I've never encountered a problem with them--used them for a long time, don't know how long. Never gotten spam from 'em either. As said in several above posts, a monthly statement email. Very convenient, very useful. A lot of "Big Box" stores such as Home Depot offer them.
One of my father's favorite statements: "If I say a chicken dips snuff, look under his wing for the snuffbox" How I was raised, who I am.
I was one of the lucky ones GunPal only got $7 when they went to the dogs.Just the monthly statement like others above.
But I'm thinking of going with GunPal
PayPal (knock on wood) is great, but they are very expensive.
The only email I get from paypal is when I make a transaction.
Have had an account for about 15 years. rarely use them, don't like their anti gun views.
Had to use their so called "buyer protection" once. I had bought a computer chip off of ebay. When it arrived, it looked like it had been underwater and did not work. Salt corrosion on the pins and such. About a month later, I got about 40% back, with a note saying IF the guy put anymore in his account I would get more. never did.
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A lot of retail sites give you the option of opening an account with them to make purchases, or just use your PayPal account.
That helps to greatly reduce the number of useless 'accounts' you might have scattered around the internet ... opened for a one-time purchase.
I will use PayPal every time, if it is an available option ... and they NEVER send me spam.
CM
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I bet they would if they had any idea of how many firearms related purchases we use them for.
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I will only use them when I have no other option. I do not like their views and do not want to give them money, but I will not hurt myself to hurt them.
Check again... I get a lot of phishing email from "e.paypal.com" but nothing from "paypal.com" except confirmations of my transactions.
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They are fully aware. Just as eBay is. They have loosened their policies up in the name of profit. I have no issues w/ them and it's the only form of payment I accept. I don't have time to deposit money orders at the bank. Nor do I want to wait to receive one. PayPal is instant and protects both parties. If you've ever had a dispute you will appreciate this protection. They got my $2,000 back in short order. As far as their fees being high. Open up a merchant services account and get back to me.
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