Paypal Question

Kdocimo90 · 10/27/2008, 07:26 PM

someone wants to buy my uv and have it shipped... how can I be certain that I wont get screwed in this deal? I just want to be sure because this guy only has 1 post.

thanks,
Kevin

tmcgaughey · 10/27/2008, 07:28 PM

you could use paypal?

is that what you were asking about?
I think paypal is safe enough for me if I was trying to sell something to someone I didn't know

Saltcity · 10/27/2008, 07:29 PM

If your using Paypal.... I think your money is safe? Especially if he is sending You money.
Also, with his Paypal user name you can see if he is a verified Paypal user which is always good....

You can get some feedback about him on other forums or Ebay or you could get his home number and call it to verify its real.... Phone number doesn't do much except let you know that when you have to go get your money "Manually", the shipping address is probably where he'll be!!

Kdocimo90 · 10/27/2008, 07:29 PM

Yeah but I mean I've never RECIEVED money using paypal... Do I have to wait till the payment clears then send the item? Or can I just send it when paypal messages me saying that a payment has been sent to me?

I've never done this before

tmcgaughey · 10/27/2008, 07:47 PM

due keep in mind paypal will charge you a fee to receive money.

Yeah, they will let you know when money comes in. Log into your account, check your balance.. then send it.

Kdocimo90 · 10/27/2008, 07:50 PM

ok two questions.

1. once paypal lets me know and I verify this action is it safe to ship the item?

2. How much will paypal charge (the item i am selling would be either 320$ or 330$, depending on his location).

thank you for your help by the way guys

Saltcity · 10/27/2008, 07:51 PM

Do you have a Paypal account?

Is it set up with your bank account info where you can just transfer the money to your account once you recieve it?
When someone sends me money I just transfer it to my bank account for free....Also, if I over spend out of my Paypal, Paypal will draw money from my account.

Paypal takes 3% of what someone sends you so you either eat the 3% or you charge accordingly.

Yes, once you get the money it is 99% safe to ship..(100% really)
But once, I had a little problem with Paypal verifying payment AFTER I recieve the money in my account AND AFTER I shipped the $700 LCD TV!!!! Of course it all worked out fine...

Kdocimo90 · 10/27/2008, 07:56 PM

lol lucky you...

Yeah my dad has a paypal hooked up to his bank account... so thats good.

thank you all for your help!

gosh i love RC lol

Kdocimo90 · 10/27/2008, 08:05 PM

oh.. ONE more question...
when having it shipped should i require a signature? or is that just an annoying thing to do?

Saltcity · 10/27/2008, 08:20 PM

If you use USPS (the mail) Make sure you get delivery confirmation AT least, that way you can track it.... I sent a $400 camera lens out without any insurance or anything(My fault)and it "never" got to the guy that bought it so Paypal refunded his money because he started a Dispute action.

If its worth something I always insure it because the delivery guys really don't care about your package!! (sorry delivery guys...

)

Kdocimo90 · 10/27/2008, 08:21 PM

ok good to know..

thanks again everyone

10/27/2008, 07:26 PM	#1
Kdocimo90 Superior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Stamford, CT Posts: 6,175	Paypal Question someone wants to buy my uv and have it shipped... how can I be certain that I wont get screwed in this deal? I just want to be sure because this guy only has 1 post. thanks, Kevin

10/27/2008, 07:29 PM	#4
Kdocimo90 Superior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Stamford, CT Posts: 6,175	Yeah but I mean I've never RECIEVED money using paypal... Do I have to wait till the payment clears then send the item? Or can I just send it when paypal messages me saying that a payment has been sent to me? I've never done this before __________________ ¸.•´¯)¸.•´¯)¸.•´¯)¸.•´¯) VISIT MY HOME PAGE (¯´•.¸(¯´•.¸(¯´•.¸(¯´•.¸ ¸.•´¯)¸.•´¯)¸.•´¯)¸.•´¯) TO SEE MY 210G TANK (¯´•.¸(¯´•.¸(¯´•.¸(¯´•.¸ -Kevin Current Tank Info: 210 Gallon Softy/LPS Reef Tank

10/27/2008, 07:50 PM	#6
Kdocimo90 Superior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Stamford, CT Posts: 6,175	ok two questions. 1. once paypal lets me know and I verify this action is it safe to ship the item? 2. How much will paypal charge (the item i am selling would be either 320$ or 330$, depending on his location). thank you for your help by the way guys __________________ ¸.•´¯)¸.•´¯)¸.•´¯)¸.•´¯) VISIT MY HOME PAGE (¯´•.¸(¯´•.¸(¯´•.¸(¯´•.¸ ¸.•´¯)¸.•´¯)¸.•´¯)¸.•´¯) TO SEE MY 210G TANK (¯´•.¸(¯´•.¸(¯´•.¸(¯´•.¸ -Kevin Current Tank Info: 210 Gallon Softy/LPS Reef Tank

10/27/2008, 07:56 PM	#8
Kdocimo90 Superior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Stamford, CT Posts: 6,175	lol lucky you... Yeah my dad has a paypal hooked up to his bank account... so thats good. thank you all for your help! gosh i love RC lol __________________ ¸.•´¯)¸.•´¯)¸.•´¯)¸.•´¯) VISIT MY HOME PAGE (¯´•.¸(¯´•.¸(¯´•.¸(¯´•.¸ ¸.•´¯)¸.•´¯)¸.•´¯)¸.•´¯) TO SEE MY 210G TANK (¯´•.¸(¯´•.¸(¯´•.¸(¯´•.¸ -Kevin Current Tank Info: 210 Gallon Softy/LPS Reef Tank

10/27/2008, 08:05 PM	#9
Kdocimo90 Superior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Stamford, CT Posts: 6,175	oh.. ONE more question... when having it shipped should i require a signature? or is that just an annoying thing to do? __________________ ¸.•´¯)¸.•´¯)¸.•´¯)¸.•´¯) VISIT MY HOME PAGE (¯´•.¸(¯´•.¸(¯´•.¸(¯´•.¸ ¸.•´¯)¸.•´¯)¸.•´¯)¸.•´¯) TO SEE MY 210G TANK (¯´•.¸(¯´•.¸(¯´•.¸(¯´•.¸ -Kevin Current Tank Info: 210 Gallon Softy/LPS Reef Tank

10/27/2008, 07:28 PM	#2
tmcgaughey Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 353	you could use paypal? is that what you were asking about? I think paypal is safe enough for me if I was trying to sell something to someone I didn't know

10/27/2008, 07:29 PM	#3
Saltcity Moved On Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 4,297	If your using Paypal.... I think your money is safe? Especially if he is sending You money. Also, with his Paypal user name you can see if he is a verified Paypal user which is always good.... You can get some feedback about him on other forums or Ebay or you could get his home number and call it to verify its real.... Phone number doesn't do much except let you know that when you have to go get your money "Manually", the shipping address is probably where he'll be!!

10/27/2008, 07:47 PM	#5
tmcgaughey Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 353	due keep in mind paypal will charge you a fee to receive money. Yeah, they will let you know when money comes in. Log into your account, check your balance.. then send it.

10/27/2008, 07:51 PM	#7
Saltcity Moved On Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 4,297	Do you have a Paypal account? Is it set up with your bank account info where you can just transfer the money to your account once you recieve it? When someone sends me money I just transfer it to my bank account for free....Also, if I over spend out of my Paypal, Paypal will draw money from my account. Paypal takes 3% of what someone sends you so you either eat the 3% or you charge accordingly. Yes, once you get the money it is 99% safe to ship..(100% really) But once, I had a little problem with Paypal verifying payment AFTER I recieve the money in my account AND AFTER I shipped the $700 LCD TV!!!! Of course it all worked out fine...

10/27/2008, 08:20 PM	#10
Saltcity Moved On Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 4,297	If you use USPS (the mail) Make sure you get delivery confirmation AT least, that way you can track it.... I sent a $400 camera lens out without any insurance or anything(My fault)and it "never" got to the guy that bought it so Paypal refunded his money because he started a Dispute action. If its worth something I always insure it because the delivery guys really don't care about your package!! (sorry delivery guys... )

10/27/2008, 08:21 PM	#11
Kdocimo90 Superior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Stamford, CT Posts: 6,175	ok good to know.. thanks again everyone __________________ ¸.•´¯)¸.•´¯)¸.•´¯)¸.•´¯) VISIT MY HOME PAGE (¯´•.¸(¯´•.¸(¯´•.¸(¯´•.¸ ¸.•´¯)¸.•´¯)¸.•´¯)¸.•´¯) TO SEE MY 210G TANK (¯´•.¸(¯´•.¸(¯´•.¸(¯´•.¸ -Kevin Current Tank Info: 210 Gallon Softy/LPS Reef Tank