can someone help?

I also like using PayPal for just about everthing I buy or sell via the internet. I've done transactions in the UK, Europe, AU, NZ, CAN, and of course all over the US. I guess I'm no more concerned about giving them my personal information than I am giving it to credit card companies, banks, or any US government agencies. Any of these places can be hacked and our personal info taken.
 
Good post; I understand that a Paypal buyer can contest the sale and Some do not return the parts?? I just refused a Sweden sale for this idea. My large international Bank will issue an international MO in any currency. I use Brit pounds for some purchases. Newc
 
I've done literally hundreds of transactions on PP - have never had a single issue. With that said, I don't mix my 'paypal checking account' money with Savings . . . and I never give out my account numbers to anybody (that is more dangerous in my mind). I only use one account for PP and I move money into it. This is for my own protection -- as PayPal is attached to that one account only.

In this day and age, I believe that PP is at least as secure as using a credit card - probably much more so (I've never had a single issue - can't say that about Credit Cards). I've used them for large payments as well - up to about $30K for a car - am very happy with their service and how they run their operation. I also use PP to send money to family and friends - has always worked flawlessly (probably 10+ years of use).

If you're 100% "off the financial grid", then don't use Credit Cards, PP or anything else . . . is just REALLY hard to live in this day and age that way. (Just try to rent a car or most anything else).
 
I can't really put any blame on someone that doesn't want to use it. That is a personal choice and no one elses business. There are still enough other ways to do the deal.
 
I've been helping a fellow in Tasmania for a couple of years now. He buys parts online with PayPal and has them sent to my house or, if he can't use PayPal, I buy the parts, he reimburses me and the parts are sent to my house. I collect enough parts to fill a good sized box, then send them to Tasmania via Priority Mail International.

Of the 4 or 5 shipments I've made, none have taken more than 10-days to arrive down under. My friend reimburses me for the shipping costs. Over the past two years, I've saved him thousands of dollars in what it would have cost him if he'd had individual parts shipped.
 
TagMan said:
I've been helping a fellow in Tasmania for a couple of years now. He buys parts online with PayPal and has them sent to my house or, if he can't use PayPal, I buy the parts, he reimburses me and the parts are sent to my house. I collect enough parts to fill a good sized box, then send them to Tasmania via Priority Mail International.

Of the 4 or 5 shipments I've made, none have taken more than 10-days to arrive down under. My friend reimburses me for the shipping costs. Over the past two years, I've saved him thousands of dollars in what it would have cost him if he'd had individual parts shipped.
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You're a good man...
 
A couple of senior ford barners have helped me many times over the past few years especially now I have handed in my Visa card and left Paypal.
For amounts under a couple of hundred dollars just send cash in USD.
USPS is a good way to go.
Chris.NZ.
New Zealand.
 
i had a guy from sweden shipping ebay stuff to me, then ship the box when full. not a big deal, but i too have done hundreds of pp deals, and now some of the vendors take it too. so, if i sell some junk on ebay the money is good for shopping at the vendors. i like it that way. and i am old school, usually cash when i buy anything, even expensive cars, and never used an atm in my life
 
Charlie,

Seriously, there's no real 'learning' involved in setting up a PayPal account. Certainly nothing more complex than accessing or posting a photo for the first time here at fordbarn.com.
 
It's interesting how this has become a discussion about the pros and cons of PayPal.

Reread the original post ...

(Surprising how many guys do not read all the posts.)

Brian, a long time member of Ford Barn in New Zealand, needs $50 dollars worth of parts "as quickly as possible."

50 bucks! And he's in New Zealand, not Nigeria.

How many of us have been ripped off by Kiwi's? Don't know about the rest of you, but I'd risk $50 worth of parts and bet Brian would be good for the payment.

Anyhow ... don't know who the seller is. And don't care. But, there's enough cowboy in me to prefer helping out a friend than to grub for 50 bucks.

... and, excuse me, but not sure helping the seller make a sale is the way to go. I'd look for another deal.

Have a great 4th of July. Stand for something.
 
Hoop said:
It's interesting how this has become a discussion about the pros and cons of PayPal.

Reread the original post ...

(Surprising how many guys do not read all the posts.)

Brian, a long time member of Ford Barn in New Zealand, needs $50 dollars worth of parts "as quickly as possible."

50 bucks! And he's in New Zealand, not Nigeria.

How many of us have been ripped off by Kiwi's? Don't know about the rest of you, but I'd risk $50 worth of parts and bet Brian would be good for the payment.

Anyhow ... don't know who the seller is. And don't care. But, there's enough cowboy in me to prefer helping out a friend than to grub for 50 bucks.

Have a great 4th of July. Stand for something.
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Way to go HOOP! Yeah, I second that thought......."Stand For Something"! DD
 
Charlie Stephens said:
I don't use Paypal and for a $50 transaction it wouldn't be worth spending the time to learn Paypal.

Charlie Stephens
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Well, sometimes it's more rewarding to make the effort to help a fellow out, than worry about whether the effort is worth it for a monetary value.

I have been helped out in the past by many people, and have helped out when I can, but admittedly it has been a one way flow really (with me benefitting) I do try and help where I can with helpful advise.

Mart.
 
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