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notwilight
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As you all know, ebay still allows MOs and checks as payment if the buyer requests it. But if they don't pay by paypal, then paypal shipping no longer imports the shipping address from ebay so you have to type the address in yourself. I think this is intentional--ebay wants to be able to say that paypal is much more convenient.
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<< <i>It's been like that all along in most cases. If your buyer does not have a PayPal account, why should PayPal import the info from eBay? >>
Because Paypal is Ebay.
<< <i>Hmm.. I just printed my shipping using Paypal for a guy that paid via Money Order. No such problem. I've actually never seen that occur. >>
I've seen it several time, including once this morning. I never saw it before the new payment rules. --Jerry
<< <i>As you all know, ebay still allows MOs and checks as payment if the buyer requests it. But if they don't pay by paypal, then paypal shipping no longer imports the shipping address from ebay so you have to type the address in yourself. I think this is intentional--ebay wants to be able to say that paypal is much more convenient.
--Jerry >>
Really? Can you link a source for this? Also, can you state in your listing that check/MOs are accepted if the buyer requests it? I thought anything of that ilk would get the auction nuked.
<< <i>Really? Can you link a source for this? Also, can you state in your listing that check/MOs are accepted if the buyer requests it? I thought anything of that ilk would get the auction nuked. >>
The truth is, they do their damnedest to hide it... but...
What should I do if I have long-standing, repeat customers who insist on paying with checks or money orders, even after I explain the benefits of electronic payments and offer suggestions?
We know this may happen occasionally. A seller can accept check and money order payment from a buyer if (and only if) the buyer requests it. We will not take action against a seller who is trying to accommodate their buyer, complete a sale and be in compliance with the policy. Sellers cannot in any way solicit check or money order payment from a buyer. This is considered abuse of the payments policy. Remember also, you can refuse to accept these payment methods. If the buyer doesn't pay, you can file an unpaid item (UPI) complaint. Buyers who insist on paying with these prohibited payment methods in a UPI claim will lose the claim and will not be allowed to leave negative feedback.
Straight from: August 2008 Update (Updated January 2009)
And no. You still cannot add to your listings that you accept other forms of payment.
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<< <i>Hmm.. I just printed my shipping using Paypal for a guy that paid via Money Order. No such problem. I've actually never seen that occur. >>
I've seen it several time, including once this morning. I never saw it before the new payment rules. --Jerry >>
Actually the importing of address data from eBay to PayPal has always been haphazard. About 40% of the time, if I click on a link in my seller section from eBay to PayPal (as opposed to just going to PayPal and getting payment information) I get an "invalid link" error or a message about my eBay and PayPal accounts not being tied together (despite the fact that they are in fact linked, and the link works about 60% of the time).
Given that you're much more likely to go this route on a non-PayPal-paid listing (otherwise you just go to PayPal) I think your perception is skewed into thinking it's universal rather than just the normal nonfunctionality that is eBay.
I think it's craptactular programming on the part of eBay/PayPal rather than intentional policy... at least this time.
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<< <i>Really? Can you link a source for this? Also, can you state in your listing that check/MOs are accepted if the buyer requests it? I thought anything of that ilk would get the auction nuked. >>
The truth is, they do their damnedest to hide it... but...
What should I do if I have long-standing, repeat customers who insist on paying with checks or money orders, even after I explain the benefits of electronic payments and offer suggestions?
We know this may happen occasionally. A seller can accept check and money order payment from a buyer if (and only if) the buyer requests it. We will not take action against a seller who is trying to accommodate their buyer, complete a sale and be in compliance with the policy. Sellers cannot in any way solicit check or money order payment from a buyer. This is considered abuse of the payments policy. Remember also, you can refuse to accept these payment methods. If the buyer doesn't pay, you can file an unpaid item (UPI) complaint. Buyers who insist on paying with these prohibited payment methods in a UPI claim will lose the claim and will not be allowed to leave negative feedback.
Straight from: August 2008 Update (Updated January 2009)
And no. You still cannot add to your listings that you accept other forms of payment. >>
Interesting. The OP's ebay listings state the following:
"Your payment of Paypal, a money order, cashier's check, personal check, is due within 7 days of the auction ending. Payments by personal check or cashiers check will be held up to 10 business days to ensure check clears. Sorry but I've learned the hard way. If you're not in a hurry, I am very happy to take your check. "
Not that I have any problem with it, as I think ebay's policy is stupid and likely violates some sort of anti-trust law. I just wonder if eBay would have a problem with it. Perhaps not, but I suspect the likely story is the ebay drones have not seen it yet. On the other hand, one could suggest that simply stating you accept checks and M/O is not necessarily solicitation.