Using PayPal at the National?

pdub1819 · June 13, 2013 3:42AM

This August will be my first trip to the National and I have been saving money monthly for cardboard by adding it to my PayPal balance and I have been wondering how I will access that money while in Chicago.

My questions are:
1. I plan on getting a '52 Bowman Musial, a '55 Topps Aaron, and other things while in Chicago and I didn't want have to carry that much cash. Do the majority of dealers except PayPal gift on the spot for purchases?

2. If the answer to the above question is no, what would be the best way to take money out of my PayPal balance (in order to have cash at the National) without having to incur fees?

Thank you for your help,

Paul
PDub

thunderdan · June 13, 2013 3:47AM

Nobody I saw accepted Paypal, but I wasn't asking every table, either.

At a show like this, on the spot cash talks. You'll get more favorable terms for sure. Better terms, plus no fees to worry about. Depending on who you bank with, if they have a branch nearby, you can always withdraw cash there when you need it.

Dpeck100 · June 13, 2013 3:50AM

I think PayPal has a debit card. I would order one if you can and then just hit the ATM.

mrmint23 · June 13, 2013 3:50AM

Watched a guy pull out 80 $100 bills from a fanny pack....Cash is king.

Southsider · June 13, 2013 4:24AM

craigger · June 13, 2013 4:40AM

attach a checking/savings account to your paypal account. Simple to "withdraw" funds to either account and the ntake it out of a MAC machine

pdub1819 · June 13, 2013 5:43AM

<< attach a checking/savings account to your paypal account. Simple to "withdraw" funds to either account and the ntake it out of a MAC machine >>

Thank you for the advice.

I was hoping that many of the dealers would actually rather not have to handle cash, but instead take a no-fee gift, but it looks like I'll be getting a PayPal ATM card.

kingbeeswax · June 13, 2013 5:55AM

If he has internet on his phone and you have it on your phone you could just send paypal gift there.

pdub1819 · June 13, 2013 5:59AM

<< If he has internet on his phone and you have it on your phone you could just send paypal gift there. >>

That's what I thought. Seemed easy enough, but I'm assuming that some of the old school dealers might not be that up to date.

MBMiller25 · June 13, 2013 6:00AM

<< Watched a guy pull out 80 $100 bills from a fanny pack....Cash is king. >>

HA HA I remember that Kirk, I thought it was funny as hell the guy had a fanny pack!

Edit to add: I know some of the high end dealers (I.E. Card Country, Dave Kleppel, BBCE, etc, etc....) have the ability to accept credit card payment from there phones through apps such as SQUARE. Additionally, I made a paypal payment to Kurt Koltrane (Kurts Kards) at the show last year. Many of these guys have computers, and if you have a phone, you can pay via paypal just download the paypal app to your phone.

PhilG · June 13, 2013 6:04AM

Does a PayPal ATM card have a daily limit at a ATM machine? For instance my ATM card allows only $500 a day at a ATM machine. No limit if I go into the bank and see a teller.
Phil

prthd · June 13, 2013 6:35AM

<< Does a PayPal ATM card have a daily limit at a ATM machine? For instance my ATM card allows only $500 a day at a ATM machine. No limit if I go into the bank and see a teller.
Phil >>

This would be my concern with using an ATM on-site. I recommend downloading the Paypal app on your phone. If I recall, I think Paypal limits withdraws to 400.00 per day via ATM.

pdub1819 · June 13, 2013 7:51AM

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<< Does a PayPal ATM card have a daily limit at a ATM machine? For instance my ATM card allows only $500 a day at a ATM machine. No limit if I go into the bank and see a teller.
Phil >>

This would be my concern with using an ATM on-site. I recommend downloading the Paypal app on your phone. If I recall, I think Paypal limits withdraws to 400.00 per day via ATM. >>

So I guess it brings me back to my 2nd question: is there a way to take all my money out of my Paypal balance and put it either in my personal bank account or just cash it out without incurring fees?

70ToppsFanatic · June 13, 2013 8:21AM

<< 

<< Watched a guy pull out 80 $100 bills from a fanny pack....Cash is king. >>

HA HA I remember that Kirk, I thought it was funny as hell the guy had a fanny pack!

Edit to add: I know some of the high end dealers (I.E. Card Country, Dave Kloppel, BBCE, etc, etc....) have the ability to accept credit card payment from there phones through apps such as SQUARE. Additionally, I made a paypal payment to Kurt Koltrane (Kurts Kards) at the show last year. Many of these guys have computers, and if you have a phone, you can pay via paypal just download the paypal app to your phone. >>

Confirmed! I will be accepting Paypal at National (but only in gift form as Ebay deserves NO FEES for these transactions). Also CC, cash, trade, etc. However, I haven't quit my day job yet so I can't claim the title of "dealer" just yet...only exhibitor.

DetroitSquirreL · June 13, 2013 8:25AM

more and more are accepting MC / VISA via those free swipers, through Paypal and other companies...Id contact PayPal and ask for the FREE debit / MC card....I have it and I NEVER carry cash and have nearly no problems using the MC thats linked directly to my PP balance even if they dont accept cards, you can obtain your money at a ATM with the same card

tedh111 · June 13, 2013 10:01AM

Many dealers are now using Ipads to make receiving paypal and credit cards via paypal an easier process. I also use virtual terminal for my website which also enables me to take all credit cards including Discover and Amex at the 2.9% rate.

ElvisP · June 13, 2013 10:20AM

I have a Paypal debit card and there is a $400 limit/day. You can easily transfer the funds to your personal bank account on the Paypal site.

thenavarro · June 13, 2013 11:49AM

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So I guess it brings me back to my 2nd question: is there a way to take all my money out of my Paypal balance and put it either in my personal bank account or just cash it out without incurring fees? >>

Yes. When you are in the paypal system, hit the withdraw tab or withdrawal tab (don't remember the exact language), and make your choice how you want it. They can either transfer it to your bank account, or cut you a check and mail it to you.

Mike

JeffD27177 · June 13, 2013 12:05PM

<< I have a Paypal debit card and there is a $400 limit/day. You can easily transfer the funds to your personal bank account on the Paypal site. >>

There's a $400 daily ATM cash limit. But you can use it as a debit card (credit card) up to $3000/day. So if the dealer takes CC's, you can use it that way.

But if you're looking for the best deal, as mentioned, cash is the way to go.

Using PayPal at the National?

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