PayPal at Coin Shows

ms70

I haven't been to an actual show probably 10 years. So in that time, as smart phone use has expanded, has electronic payment become common while standing at a dealer's table?

oih82w8

It would not be surprising, lots of retail stores take paypal.

ctf_error_coins

Square

amwldcoin

I have allowed a couple of people to use my laptop to pay me with paypal! Have been debating on whether to get a paypal credit card reader for my iphone.

ShadyDave

I have paypal, google wallet and dwolla and have never used them at a show...cash and trades with coins/bullion are my preference.

ms70

Originally posted by: ErrorsOnCoins

Square

I don't like Square and refuse to purchase anywhere that uses it unless I have cash. My first experience with them turned me off pretty badly. I handed my card to the cashier who swiped it, handed it back, and just stared at me. I asked for a receipt and they said it would be e-mailed to me. I had some discussion about it and that this was an intrusion into my privacy.



Anyway I get home and the e-mailed receipt came in on my PRIVATE e-mail that is not in any way affiliated with any of my cards. Somehow Square hooked up with it. I sent a nasty gram to them and accessed my preferences on their website. Imagine that, I had preference choices on a website I never joined.



After that when I run into a vendor using Square I will comment on it and to my surprise a number of cashiers actually agreed with me about it's intrusiveness.

ms70

Originally posted by: amwldcoin

I have allowed a couple of people to use my laptop to pay me with paypal! Have been debating on whether to get a paypal credit card reader for my iphone.

That's good to hear. I was wondering about all this because I usually forget to hit the ATM along the way or I'll wind up finding something that exceeds the amount of cash I have on me.

DollarAfterDollar

I just chatted with a Dealer last Sunday. He wouldn't go to a show without credit card processing ability. It's a changing world. Get with the program or leave money on the table.

TwoSides2aCoin

My customers are fully engaged, when using it. Trust them with your phone, for a signature, when in use.

keyman64

I have sent PayPal while standing at a dealer's table. I just did it at Winter FUN.

numbersman

I have been accepting Paypal payments(direct transfers only-no credit cards) at my table for 2 years now-works like a charm.I don't like the credit card thing as,from my previous experiences,some less than honorable folks have a mind to call their cc companies and claim fraud(or whatever) and here comes the chargebacks.....no thanks.

Cameonut

I allow my customers to use a charge card via Square, but I don't advertise it.



Smart customers will negotiate a final price and then want me to eat the fees when I let them use the charge card.

TigersFan2

Originally posted by: ms70
I haven't been to an actual show probably 10 years. So in that time, as smart phone use has expanded, has electronic payment become common while standing at a dealer's table?

I've wondered how people pay for coins priced at $1000 or higher at shows. It seems unlikely or unwise for someone to be carrying that much cash around. Making a payment via PayPal seems a more practical way to make a big purchase at a coin show.

Cougar1978

No - I take cash, gold coins at melt, etc. If they have the money they know where to find a ATM.

messydesk

Originally posted by: Cameonut

Smart customers will negotiate a final price and then want me to eat the fees when I let them use the charge card.

I wouldn't necessarily use the word "smart" to describe them unless the dealer lets them get away with it.

LindeDad

So you want to pay 3% more for that coin.

SeattleSlammer

As a collector I'd like ALL dealers at big shows to accept PayPal (negotiating the extra fee into the deal as necessary).


BUT I generally bring cash and bullion to pay, just because...well, some will get this reference:

BAJJERFAN

Don't be like the poor soul on bullion stacker who sent $1,000 PPG to the wrong email address.

ebaybuyer

those who allow paypal because of bad experiences with credit card chargebacks .... you do realize that a thief can use a CC through paypal, and dispute the charge right after selling whatever he bought from you right ? youll never guess whos on the hook for that ... something to think about.

ms70

Originally posted by: LindeDad

So you want to pay 3% more for that coin.

Something that has to be worked out... If I really want it and credit is the only way to get it then I'd have to factor that into my decision.

nencoin

We generally do not advertise that we take credit cards at shows, but we do accept them. I bring the PayPal card swiper to every show but probably only use it three or so times a year.

ricko

I prefer to deal in cash.. but have used paypal for some special purchases... (custom knives)...

Cheers, RickO

CoinZip

We accept paypal at shows....... I do advertise that accept plastic with a little sticker on one of my showcases. When someone asks for a "Better Price" before I answer I ask them if they are going to pay with cash or credit card.