PayPal safe?

I found a good deal on pastel 270g female and spider ball 1250g female pythons and it seems like the seller isn't a big breeder. He has one positive review on fauna. Before I hand him $550, I wanted to know if it is safe to use Paypal? I did call Paypal and they said that they do not allow live animal dispute. What do you recommend? I'm sure this goes for everyone, I don't want to lose my money. :)

There is no way for us to meet so... the pythons will have to be shipped. Your thoughts?

I use paypal all the time. But I buy from reputable breeders so I have never had an issue.

He's not a reputable breeder. He has them as pets with intention to breed but he said he lost his job so he needs the money.

Ive bought from my favorite breeder alot and hes doesnt even have any reviews on fauna. Hes absolutely awesome though and produces some amazing animals. I would use your best judgement. Also keep all email records just in case.

I am on my first time using paypal. Seems to take for ever to get set up, and funds transferred, but really only a day or two so far. (At least seems that way when your waiting for a new snake!). So I don't have any "actual" experience with it yet.

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I have used it lots of times from buying snakes, dubia roaches, supplies, paying a bill. It is safe, I have bought from big breeders ad from small companies no problems as of yet.

I think Paypal is safe to use but I'm more concerned about transferring the fund and never receiving the package. What about COD? I could transfer $100 as a deposit and pay the rest when they arrive. Do you think that is reasonable?

PayPal is safe. I've been using it for years on all of my online transactions and sometimes in person if they don't want cash.

It takes a while to set accounts up, but its easy sailing from there.
Paypal app= win.

If I were selling a snake, I would want everything paid for before shipping the animal. Just in case the buyer just pays $100 deposit, gets the animal, and never pays the rest. I think you just need to trust the guy.
If you're really that uncomfortable, there's no harm in passing up the deal.

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Paypal is safe in that the seller won't get any of your personal information (bank account/credit card numbers/etc.) And it does give you a paper trail to prove that you sent money to this guy. But it doesn't completely protect you from getting scammed. You will have the ability to report it, and file a police report, so chances are you should be able to have something done if the worst happens.

My biggest fear would be if this guy knows how to properly ship a live reptile. Not only are there regulations that need to be followed, but if shipped improperly you could have a dead snake. (but that isn't as likely this time of year) If you get a dead snake I doubt that you will have any legal backup, unless you get this guy to guarantee you a live arrival in writing

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Paypal is safe in that the seller won't get any of your personal information (bank account/credit card numbers/etc.) And it does give you a paper trail to prove that you sent money to this guy. But it doesn't completely protect you from getting scammed. You will have the ability to report it, and file a police report, so chances are you should be able to have something done if the worst happens.

My biggest fear would be if this guy knows how to properly ship a live reptile. Not only are there regulations that need to be followed, but if shipped improperly you could have a dead snake. (but that isn't as likely this time of year) If you get a dead snake I doubt that you will have any legal backup, unless you get this guy to guarantee you a live arrival in writing

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I have been scammed before and while PayPal won't cover live animal transactions my bank had no problem reversing the charge. I like PayPal because I can use my bank or credit card safely. In my case the seller wouldn't ship, but I got all my money back because I called my bank.

The thing I would be the most concerned about is how this person ships and if he will offer a live arrival guarantee. Those are important questions to ask.

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Theres a saying "No deal, is always better than a bad deal." It sounds like you aren't comfortable so why not pass this time. Other opportunities will present themselves later and you can be better prepared for any contingencies.

Yeah, I know but I was kind of hoping to breed the spider female this year if I can get her weight up some. She is currently 1250g. If I'm not mistaken, most spider females at that weight usually go for more.

hello everyone, i have been lurking here for a while and maybe I should post more often but heres my .02 If you are having second thoughts dont second guess yourself. I have been using paypal for years and aside from that I cant stand that they are 100% anti gun I have never had any issues with them making a bad deal right (happened twice) but if they wont cover a live animal you may want to check with your bank card or credit card co to make sure that they would cover a bad deal on a live animal if needed and then use the credit card through paypal. good luck.

Ok, paypal question. How long does it take the money to get posted to your account? Does it take forever to deposit money all the time, or just the first time? It has come out of my bank account, but yet to appear in my paypal account??? :confused:


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Ok, paypal question. How long does it take the money to get posted to your account? Does it take forever to deposit money all the time, or just the first time? It has come out of my bank account, but yet to appear in my paypal account??? :confused:


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I just have paypal linked to mu debit card so its linked directly to my checking acct. Theres no tranferring needed bc it just gets taken directly out of there. I have recieved money though and it goes into my paypal acct and it takes like 1-2 days to transfer into my bank acct.

PayPal is a safe method of payment...seems to be sellers that have more problems with shady buyers, since paypal offers very little protection to sellers.

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I just have paypal linked to mu debit card so its linked directly to my checking acct. Theres no tranferring needed bc it just gets taken directly out of there. I have recieved money though and it goes into my paypal acct and it takes like 1-2 days to transfer into my bank acct.

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I just signed up, and linked it to my checking, and added my debit card. This was Monday, and it still shows it as processing? Hope I didn't do something wrong......:confused:

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I just signed up, and linked it to my checking, and added my debit card. This was Monday, and it still shows it as processing? Hope I didn't do something wrong......:confused:

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Um... I cant remember how long it took tbh. Maybe try calling paypal and just see if somethings not matching up correctly or something...?

PayPal is safe and becoming even safer.

I think what you mean by 'safe' is how protected you are if there are seller/buyer related failings.

I pay for snakes on PayPal using a credit card. If PayPal wants to sack out on refunding my money if something goes wrong, I will call my credit card company. The credit card company talking to PayPal is much more likely to get your money refunded than talking to PayPal yourself.

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Um... I cant remember how long it took tbh. Maybe try calling paypal and just see if somethings not matching up correctly or something...?

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I called. Turns out I rode the short bus to paypal school....:p

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I called. Turns out I rode the short bus to paypal school....:p

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Whats this mean? You messed something up haha?

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Whats this mean? You messed something up haha?

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Turns out I could have just submitted payment, and they would have automatically pulled it from my account, since I set it all up right. I didn't know that, thought I had to transfer $ into account first. So $ won't be there until tomorrow they tell me. Now I know for next time, lol.

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Originally Posted by DrDooLittle

Turns out I could have just submitted payment, and they would have automatically pulled it from my account, since I set it all up right. I didn't know that, thought I had to transfer $ into account first. So $ won't be there until tomorrow they tell me. Now I know for next time, lol.

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Haha oh yea, i thought i explainedthat. Yea if its linked to your debit card you dont have to transfer money into the acct. Your info is hidden from the seller either way. :gj:

After researching, here's what I learned...

PayPal does not offer dispute claim for live animals BUT if you pay with your debit card (use "guest" account without transferring funds from your bank account into your PayPal account), you will have a better protection through your bank - not PayPal. Of course, this probably does not apply to all banks but I use BOA and they said I will be protected.