PayPal safe?

[digizure]

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?

[Andybill]

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

[digizure]

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.

[Mike41793]

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.

[DooLittle]

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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[1nstinct]

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.

[digizure]

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?

[satomi325]

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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[The Serpent Merchant]

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

[Kinra]

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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