I personally find that PayPal offers a valuable service to both buyers and sellers, and as such, I really don't mind paying the fee for their services. I have the PayPal Debit Card and it's really convenient to sell an item and be able to access the funds immediately.
Just my .02 cents . . . .
Fred,
I agree. If they provide the service. they deserve to get paid for it. "Gifting" for a purchase is CHEATING them what they have due.
If a seller/buyer will cheat PayPal, what reassurance do I have that they won't cheat me too?
Plus, PayPal has intervened on my behalf when a seller didn't come through.
My 2 cents.
little willie
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That was my point willie, I will offer it over paypal...
For me it makes sense and gets me away from supporting that gun hating, liberal company!
What makes you think Wal-Mart and especially Amex aren't gun hating companies? I figure every time I use PP to pay for gun related items I am sticking it to them in my own small way.
I have had this argument with a few others here. CHEATING is a strong word when you are using a service they provide for free in a "Personal" transaction option.Originally Posted by little willie
A business selling a product is making a profit, and when doing so, Paypal asks for a small bite of it...and that is fine.
When you go to a garage sale and swap some cash for an item, it is not a purchase from a business, it is a "Personal" transaction.
Some of the subsections of "Personal" transactions include: Gift, Money owed, Other. Why would they offer these, if not for a garage sale type transaction.
If most of us that are using Paypal gift in the sellin' and swappin forum are CHEATING, I think Paypal would crack down on it sooner or later.
That's my 2˘
Jon
Last edited by JonB_in_Glencoe; 11-08-2012 at 04:00 PM. Reason: typo
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My opinion. A GIFT is something given without expectation of payment or reimbursement, as in a birthday gift, anniversary gift or graduation gift.
I'm not familiar with their other selections because I don't use them.
A product for sale, either by a business or private party, in my opinion is not a gift.
As far as "If most of us that are using Paypal gift in the sellin' and swappin forum are CHEATING, I think Paypal would crack down on it sooner or later.", that is such a minute part of their overall transactions, they wouldn't even know if the entire sellin' & swapin' forum disappeared.
Obviously, we are of different opinions.
little willie
little willie, NRA Benefactor Member
??? Then why do they offer the service? And you don't have to click "Gift" (I don't). Click "Money Owed" if it makes you feel better.
If I had an auto accident and the body shop offered to fix something they knew was not a part of the accident being claimed and charge the insurance company, is that cheating?
My morality says that if they will lie to the insurance company, they will lie to me.
A gift is a gift, not a means to avoid a business fee that you agreed to ahead of time.
My opinion - my conscience - my soul talking. You live your life and I will live mine.
Bob
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