PayPal "Gift"
Road Master
Joined: May 2010
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From: thomson, il
you know... after thinking about it.. an honest man would just charge accordingly as he wouldn't want his reputation sullied or in doubt.. it probably would never cross his mind to do things any other way...
those are the people worth doing business with.
those are the people worth doing business with.
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Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2007
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the point is -
why make it a part of the deal at all, when there is perfectly good way that protects everyone????
as someone else said - why would an honest person propose any other way?
sorry I mentioned it, because some people clearly don't get it.
why make it a part of the deal at all, when there is perfectly good way that protects everyone????
as someone else said - why would an honest person propose any other way?
sorry I mentioned it, because some people clearly don't get it.
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2010
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From: Frisco TX
I will never pay as a gift and it's frustrating when people quote plus fees, just include the fee in your asking price. I consider it the price of doing business to be able to relatively safely send and receive funds via paypal.
It would take much longer to buy and sell lots of good deals on parts on HD Forums if you were dealing with word of mouth or craigslist etc.
It would take much longer to buy and sell lots of good deals on parts on HD Forums if you were dealing with word of mouth or craigslist etc.
Last edited by Energy-Dude; Oct 16, 2012 at 01:57 PM.
Banned
Joined: Jun 2009
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From: Scottsdale, Az
newbie so quick to comment...when an item is advertised for $100...I'm sure we have no problem covering the 3%...but when you get low ball offers of "I'll take it for $65 shipped" ...you expect the seller to also eat the 3%...its not a big deal...if your interested in the item at asking price I'm sure there's no problem covering the 3%...simple...
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Road Master
Joined: May 2010
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From: thomson, il
newbie so quick to comment...when an item is advertised for $100...I'm sure we have no problem covering the 3%...but when you get low ball offers of "I'll take it for $65 shipped" ...you expect the seller to also eat the 3%...wake up...its not a big deal...just offer to pay the fee...simple...
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Stellar HDF Member
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in any case - it is foolish to expect someone to accept terms that leave them at risk, when there is a simple alternative. no credible person would suggest otherwise. if you don't like the low ball offer then decline it.
even suggesting the "gift" method casts a shady cloud on the whole deal.
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Joined: Aug 2008
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From: N.E. Wisconsin
I agree with what everyone said. Twice I've actually had people send me the money as a gift when I didn't request it as such !
Really nice to have the trust among the members and stick it to Pay-Pal
Really nice to have the trust among the members and stick it to Pay-Pal
Road Master
Joined: Jan 2009
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From: Chicago Burbs
I have payed via gift once or twice but only in situations that I feel 100% safe in doing so. I have also told people I would not pay as a gift and worked out a fair price and paid with the 3%. As with anything else it is buyer beware. If something does not feel right then walk away from the sale.