Darn! And I’ve been paying you with F&F...I think I need a refundThat's what I understand as well. I don't use F&F because it protects the buyer and seller if you use the regular way. When I sell something, I figure my PayPal fees into my prices.
Darn! And I’ve been paying you with F&F...I think I need a refundThat's what I understand as well. I don't use F&F because it protects the buyer and seller if you use the regular way. When I sell something, I figure my PayPal fees into my prices.
I consider you all to be my friends, and I sincerely mean that!!
I disagree. You and papal have an agreement. Kinda like your bank. When you get caught screwing the bank out of money, it always ends badly. Same with paypal.If a certain someone highly insist for the buyers to pay that way, just walk away from it as there are other opportunities you will have to purchase wood in this board. If a buyer volunteers to pay that way (thank you) is one thing, but to insist for buyers to pay that way to save 3% at the sellers end, then the buyer has no protection/recourse should something goes wrong.
There is one thing I do use in the barter system here at Woodbarter is to use their feedback system as buyer or seller. That helps gauge members track record. Members who constantly post and has a track record of wanting to stay here, I have no problem paying them that way. You fellas know who you are.
I have at several occasions have volunteered to ship the woods before getting payment- yes you have to feel comfortable and know this person before you can cross that threshold.
But, I can’t control that Mike when I receive it that way and “I don’t ever” insist on it when I sell something because I know what the ramifications are. People using their service should know the rules and regulations- it’s their responsibility both as a buyer and a seller. I should not have to and have the need to have to remind them because in order to use their service, you have to read their terms and limitations. I always fully insure the buyers items regardless of the payment method received just because anything can and might go wrong.I disagree. You and papal have an agreement. Kinda like your bank. When you get caught screwing the bank out of money, it always ends badly. Same with paypal.
I appreciate the thought when someone pays f&f but tell them I prefer G&S in future. Also explain that is how people get screwed.
I do not want to lose my paypal privileges. Have seen it happen...
You have to have PP cash balance or cash available directly funded from your bank when making a purchase- otherwise when you use your credit card, you absorb the transaction fee as a buyer.WAIT - my credit card gets charged a fee everytime I use F&F. So what y'all are saying I'm paying the fee direct and not getting the service?
On how it is transacted for me - If I use the commercial button - If I pay $50 then my card gets charged $50.00 but the seller gets $50.00 less fees. If I choose to use F&F and if I pay $50.00 then my card gets charged $50.00 plus fees and the buyer gets $50.00. One way or another PP will get their fees - there is no "free" transfer whether or not I have a cash balance or direct link to my bank account (like that will ever happen) or credit card charge. But I use the PP MC to pay. That gives me essentially the same or better protection that the G&S.You have to have PP cash balance or cash available directly funded from your bank when making a purchase- otherwise when you use your credit card, you absorb the transaction fee as a buyer.
Well thats good to know! I guess thats why a lot of folks have switched to Venmo, zelle, FB messenger pay, etc. Or just good old checks. Whenever I make a big purchase for my other, more expensive hobby, thats how I send the money. Via check. I'll use PP GS if I want buyer protection.I know someone who works in security department. They care.
Venmo- Fb messenger - absolutely no protection. might as well send cash in mail. Might work if you are sending $50 but how about $5,000.Well thats good to know! I guess thats why a lot of folks have switched to Venmo, zelle, FB messenger pay, etc. Or just good old checks. Whenever I make a big purchase for my other, more expensive hobby, thats how I send the money. Via check. I'll use PP GS if I want buyer protection.
Absolutely, it just boils to knowing who you are dealing with and whether you can trust them. I've sent a check before for 6k+ for an item and used checks or free transfers for multiple items for $2k-$4k. No problem. I use common sense to determine when I use a free payment method VS GS, and I've used GS plenty. I've bought and sold things my entire life for thousands of items and I've never sent money for something I didn't recieve. So I guess that common sense has worked pretty well for me so far.Venmo- Fb messenger - absolutely no protection. might as well send cash in mail. Might work if you are sending $50 but how about $5,000.
I sell a lot of wood- zero venmo- almost zero FB messenger. But you as buyer have 000000000000000000000000000000000 protection with either.