Buying Online with Pay Pal... good or bad?

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Originally Posted by jessie_k_pythons

Ben Siegel? any one heard of him befor ...

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He's a great seller, very good reputation. Check here in the inquiries, and on Fauna in the BOI... I don't think you'll see a bad word about him. :)

ben siegel is one of the good guys! no problems.



my advice on paypal would be to set up a seperate bank account and credit card just for paypal. and keep only a small amount of funds there. this way if a problem comes up, you don't risk alot. imo, the paypal customer service dept. is a bit lacking and a little reluctant to help solve problems.


vaughn

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Originally Posted by kavmon

ben siegel is one of the good guys! no problems.



my advice on paypal would be to set up a seperate bank account and credit card just for paypal. and keep only a small amount of funds there. this way if a problem comes up, you don't risk alot. imo, the paypal customer service dept. is a bit lacking and a little reluctant to help solve problems.


vaughn

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Dead on with everything there Vaughn. Ben Siegel is a really good guy and has some awesome animals. I've been to his store in FL a bunch of times.

As far as Paypal, keep very little money in there because they have a habit of locking peoples accounts and holding money. They did it to me for a month with around $1500. Additionally, their customer service is very sketchy. I had someone file a claim against me for something I sold him through Ebay (I did a favor for my old job and sold some old computer equipment for them on my account). I sent him the equipment and he claimed that my shipping department didn't pack it good enough and it got broken. Long story short, he filed a claim with Paypal, they ruled in his favor, then reversed it in my favor because he didn't provide some proof and then reversed it back again for no apparent reason and wouldn't even discuss it with me. So Paypal is good for what it is, but like you were always told, use protection! :)

Paypal did not help me, the buyer, when i had a problem. The seller(Top Shelf Exotics) never sent my snakes. When i filled a claim w/paypal they ruled in my favor but there was no money to recover. So i am out 600.00 bucks. Chris Jonhnson needs to go to jail. Sorry i am still a bit sore. I will never use paypal again.

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Originally Posted by WeoStan

Paypal did not help me, the buyer, when i had a problem. The seller(Top Shelf Exotics) never sent my snakes. When i filled a claim w/paypal they ruled in my favor but there was no money to recover. So i am out 600.00 bucks. Chris Jonhnson needs to go to jail. Sorry i am still a bit sore. I will never use paypal again.

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But how is that any different than sending them a money order? If they cashed the money order how would you get your money back? I use paypal all the time, there are risks with every way you send money. How can they refund you something they don't have?

I will only buy from some one who can take credit cards. That way i will have some way of getting my money back.

I accept credit card payments through paypal. ;)

I admit I've had my share of problems with snail mail. Currently trying to resolve one actually. But there ARE options with money orders, do remember when using a USPS money order they would be breaking federal laws, not just state.

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Originally Posted by Entropy

I admit I've had my share of problems with snail mail. Currently trying to resolve one actually. But there ARE options with money orders, do remember when using a USPS money order they would be breaking federal laws, not just state.

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Just cause they can be charged with a crime doesn't mean you will get your money back. :(

Well I've lost a lot less money through money orders then through paypal. Though if paypal does ever decide to unfreeze my $500 I'll be a happy camper.

Edited to add: Paypal doesn't guarantee your money back either. Chargeback or not.