Paypal issue from the other day - important read!!!
jerster
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As most of us are aware, Paypal was having difficulties with their site the other day. It was nearly impossible to get a payment through without repeatedly getting an error message.
Well, I had one purchase I was trying to pay for over $300 and it was bombing out on me over and over again. Finally, I was able to push it through.
I just checked my credit card online, and my available balance is $2500 less then it should be....each time I tried to make the payment, even though it didn't complete, the same $300+ amount was authorized, thereby lowering my available credit. Appearantly, I must have tried this like 8 extra times.
Now, if you have the space to play on your card its prob. not a big issue. However, if you wanted to make a big purchase right after this occuring...I bet you'd have gotten hosed (ie denied).
The good thing is that only 1 payment officially made it on my statement. However, Paypal, er Mastercard, is holding $2500 virtual money for up to 10 days until it clears. Guess no more home improvements this week...
Thought all if you would like to know....
Well, I had one purchase I was trying to pay for over $300 and it was bombing out on me over and over again. Finally, I was able to push it through.
I just checked my credit card online, and my available balance is $2500 less then it should be....each time I tried to make the payment, even though it didn't complete, the same $300+ amount was authorized, thereby lowering my available credit. Appearantly, I must have tried this like 8 extra times.
Now, if you have the space to play on your card its prob. not a big issue. However, if you wanted to make a big purchase right after this occuring...I bet you'd have gotten hosed (ie denied).
The good thing is that only 1 payment officially made it on my statement. However, Paypal, er Mastercard, is holding $2500 virtual money for up to 10 days until it clears. Guess no more home improvements this week...
Thought all if you would like to know....
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