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What is the paypal protection on non ebay items?

RogermnjRogermnj Posts: 1,809 ✭✭
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I just sold a pretty high dollar card through paypal but not ebay.
Its going overseas and was wondering if the buyer can still try to file a empty envelope scam.

Thanks,
Roger-

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  • lsutigers1973lsutigers1973 Posts: 11,093 ✭
    That has been one of my biggest concerns when buying or selling on this board but was afraid to ask that question.
  • storm888storm888 Posts: 11,701 ✭✭✭
    Anytime you use PP, you can fall victim to a scam.

    PP is about as much help to a seller on/off EBAY.

    I, personally, would not accept PP on such a deal.

    BUT, a crooked buyer can pull the same stuff by using
    any credit card; whether PP is in the mix or not.

    International Money Orders and bank-to-bank transfers
    are best for foreign transactions.
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  • RogermnjRogermnj Posts: 1,809 ✭✭
    The guy has 100% feedback over 2500 transactions. I guess I will just have to take the chance. I am making about 300% profit on the item so I guess we will just have to gamble.
  • RogermnjRogermnj Posts: 1,809 ✭✭
    And i like the fact that he negotiated with me over the last $10 on a 4 figure card which makes me think if he was planning a scam he wouldn't bother.
  • storm888storm888 Posts: 11,701 ✭✭✭


    << <i>And i like the fact that he negotiated with me over the last $10 on a 4 figure card which makes me think if he was planning a scam he wouldn't bother. >>



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    A common ploy of scamsters, designed to cause the mark to form the precise belief noted above.

    ........

    I am sure it will be fine.

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  • hofautoshofautos Posts: 1,934
    That is one area where I don't like paypal.
    I have changed my "rules" where that from now on, I put in my auction "NO international", but if someone emails
    me and asks if i will ship international, I tell them yes, but no paypal.
    I don't believe there is ANY protection for a seller for international shipping, but perhaps I am wrong?

  • storm888storm888 Posts: 11,701 ✭✭✭
    "I don't believe there is ANY protection for a seller for international shipping, but perhaps I am wrong?"

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    PSers are covered by SP now.

    Everybody will be covered by October.

    It is unlcear whether the Customs Numbers will suffice, or if Express Mail will be required.
    EM can add from $20 and up to the cost of the transaction. Most buyers balk and/or
    ding the seller's stars HARD.
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  • hofautoshofautos Posts: 1,934


    << <i>That is one area where I don't like paypal.
    I have changed my "rules" where that from now on, I put in my auction "NO international", but if someone emails
    me and asks if i will ship international, I tell them yes, but no paypal.
    I don't believe there is ANY protection for a seller for international shipping, but perhaps I am wrong? >>



    IF he used a credit card, you can get screwed, ebay or not...
  • hofautoshofautos Posts: 1,934


    << <i>"I don't believe there is ANY protection for a seller for international shipping, but perhaps I am wrong?"

    ////////////////////////////////////////////

    PSers are covered by SP now.

    Everybody will be covered by October.

    It is unlcear whether the Customs Numbers will suffice, or if Express Mail will be required.
    EM can add from $20 and up to the cost of the transaction. Most buyers balk and/or
    ding the seller's stars HARD. >>



    Talking about knowledge, I have always respected your knowledge of paypal, and like how you usually quote them directly.
    What exactly do you mean PSers are covered by SP now, and everybody will be by october??
  • storm888storm888 Posts: 11,701 ✭✭✭
    "What exactly do you mean PSers are covered by SP now, and everybody will be by october??"

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    PowerSellers are currently covered for Intl deals on EBAY, through PayPal Seller Protection.

    In October, that coverage will extend to ALL EBAY sellers.
    Folks Who Bite Get Bitten. Folks Who Don't Bite Get Eaten.
  • bman90278bman90278 Posts: 3,453 ✭✭✭
    My wife sold something off ebay on her website and still was protected by a bad buyer via Paypal's seller protection.
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  • mickeymantle24mickeymantle24 Posts: 2,768 ✭✭✭
    I have sold a few things on the boards, and got paid though paypal. Nothing bad yet has happened!
  • hofautoshofautos Posts: 1,934


    << <i>"What exactly do you mean PSers are covered by SP now, and everybody will be by october??"

    ///////////////////////////////

    PowerSellers are currently covered for Intl deals on EBAY, through PayPal Seller Protection.

    In October, that coverage will extend to ALL EBAY sellers. >>



    You should be a spokesman for paypal, you probably know more about them than their employees...i have spoken to a few of their reps...
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