EBay vs Amazon

**csa** · 04-27-2016, 07:48 AM

Strange that Amazon doesn't accept PayPal. They've lost me as a customer; went to EBay to make my purchase with PayPal. Very easy, nice transaction!

nomadkng · 04-27-2016, 07:52 AM - **1 Like**

Amazon has their own in house credit program. They probably don't feel like losing 3.5% to ebay for transactions fees.

Ebay owns paypal so paypal is basically eBay's own in house credit.

It's just a shell game of who gets whose money.

I probably spend too much on both sites, honestly.

**csa** · 04-27-2016, 08:35 AM

Interesting! I didn't know EBay owns PayPal; that makes sense now, why Amazon doesn't accept it.

**MJSfoto1956** · 04-27-2016, 08:44 AM

eBay *used* to own PayPal.
They either have already spun it off, or are in the process of doing so.

Michael

photolady95 · 04-27-2016, 08:52 AM

I like Amazon because I can use my Amazon Store card or my bank. And I don't have to worry about my bank account being frozen due to any number of problems using PayPal on ebay.

**csa** · 04-27-2016, 09:04 AM

Originally posted by photolady95

I like Amazon because I can use my Amazon Store card or my bank. And I don't have to worry about my bank account being frozen due to any number of problems using PayPal on ebay.

Well, I was going to go thru Amazon using a bank account; but got very uncomfortable after giving all the bank info, they then request my driver's license #. I will not put all this info out on the internet. I've never been asked for my driver license # anywhere else!

If by some small chance my bank account would be frozen due to using PayPal, it would be no huge problem, as I have a separate account just for PayPal, and only keep enough in the account to keep it open.

photolady95 · 04-27-2016, 09:10 AM

Originally posted by csa

but got very uncomfortable after giving all the bank info, they then request my driver's license #.

When I joined four years ago they never asked for my driver's license number. Perhaps this is something new. Having said that, had they asked for mine, I probably wouldn't have joined them either.

**csa** · 04-27-2016, 09:14 AM

Well I could not continue with the application unless I gave them my driver's license #. No way!!!

nomadkng · 04-27-2016, 10:09 AM

It's part of the Patriot Act and enhanced anti-money laundering regulations.

Just like transfers between bank accounts are now severely limited, online web stores can be a conduit for money laundering. All bank accounts must now be verified with valid ID.

**mattb123** · 04-27-2016, 10:13 AM

I've been a little annoyed by that too but I got a PayPal debit card and now I can just use that on Amazon (or where ever).

pete-tarmigan · 04-27-2016, 12:13 PM

Meanwhile, Amazon Canada (amazon.ca) isn't even aware of the Pentax K-1. If you search for Pentax K-1, the closest hit you get is the K-S1.

**brightseal** · 04-27-2016, 12:35 PM

I use both but nobody beats Amazon. Lowest prices and free 2 day shipping. Amazon Prime is a bargain at $99. Never had an issue with personal info. Yes it is annoying that they don't accept paypal. As far as buying used on eBay from my experience it's hit or miss. Whenever possible I prefer to buy anything used from B&H , anything they rate an 8 or above is basically Mint and their liberal return policy makes it that much easier. Who else offers returns on used items?

Parallax · 04-27-2016, 02:49 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by MindControl

Amazon Prime is a bargain at $99.

Absolutely.

Originally posted by MindControl

I prefer to buy anything used from B&H , anything they rate an 8 or above is basically Mint and their liberal return policy makes it that much easier.

That's been my experience as well. I've never bought anything used from them that wasn't in better (by their scale) condition than they had advertised it.
A few years back I bought a "used" lens they rated as 9. It was in fact "new old stock". The box was still factory sealed.

**MJSfoto1956** · 04-27-2016, 02:59 PM

Originally posted by photolady95

I like Amazon because I can use my Amazon Store card or my bank. And I don't have to worry about my bank account being frozen due to any number of problems using PayPal on ebay.

I use both Amazon and eBay (and B&H and Adorama as well). Let's correct some myths first: PayPal allows you to pay however you wish: direct withdrawal from your Bank Account; any credit card; or your PayPal balance. IMHO, if you really want to maximize your buying power, you need both. Too many great bargains to be had with PayPal -- all sorts of sites accept it (other than Amazon). And to be fair, Amazon has offers (even used offers) that cannot be had anywhere else.

So enough with the "my payment mechanism is better than yours" nonsense. I use both. And if you are a critical shopper, you probably should too.

YMMV

Michael

**csa** · 04-27-2016, 03:15 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by MindControl

Whenever possible I prefer to buy anything used from B&H ,

To clarify, my purchase was not for used goods, rather an item B&H and Adorama don't carry as far as I've seen. For used, I actually prefer right here on our own MarketPlace!

04-27-2016, 07:48 AM	#1
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04-27-2016, 07:52 AM - 1 Like	#2
nomadkng Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,448	Amazon has their own in house credit program. They probably don't feel like losing 3.5% to ebay for transactions fees. Ebay owns paypal so paypal is basically eBay's own in house credit. It's just a shell game of who gets whose money. I probably spend too much on both sites, honestly.

04-27-2016, 08:35 AM	#3
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133 Original Poster	Interesting! I didn't know EBay owns PayPal; that makes sense now, why Amazon doesn't accept it.

04-27-2016, 08:44 AM	#4
MJSfoto1956 Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Boston Posts: 1,305	eBay used to own PayPal. They either have already spun it off, or are in the process of doing so. Michael

04-27-2016, 08:52 AM	#5
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	I like Amazon because I can use my Amazon Store card or my bank. And I don't have to worry about my bank account being frozen due to any number of problems using PayPal on ebay.

04-27-2016, 09:04 AM	#6
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133 Original Poster	Originally posted by photolady95 I like Amazon because I can use my Amazon Store card or my bank. And I don't have to worry about my bank account being frozen due to any number of problems using PayPal on ebay. Well, I was going to go thru Amazon using a bank account; but got very uncomfortable after giving all the bank info, they then request my driver's license #. I will not put all this info out on the internet. I've never been asked for my driver license # anywhere else! If by some small chance my bank account would be frozen due to using PayPal, it would be no huge problem, as I have a separate account just for PayPal, and only keep enough in the account to keep it open.

04-27-2016, 09:10 AM	#7
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	Originally posted by csa but got very uncomfortable after giving all the bank info, they then request my driver's license #. When I joined four years ago they never asked for my driver's license number. Perhaps this is something new. Having said that, had they asked for mine, I probably wouldn't have joined them either.

04-27-2016, 09:14 AM	#8
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133 Original Poster	Well I could not continue with the application unless I gave them my driver's license #. No way!!!

04-27-2016, 10:09 AM	#9
nomadkng Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,448	It's part of the Patriot Act and enhanced anti-money laundering regulations. Just like transfers between bank accounts are now severely limited, online web stores can be a conduit for money laundering. All bank accounts must now be verified with valid ID.

04-27-2016, 10:13 AM	#10
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,872	I've been a little annoyed by that too but I got a PayPal debit card and now I can just use that on Amazon (or where ever).

04-27-2016, 12:13 PM	#11
pete-tarmigan Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Conception Bay South, New-fun-land Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,272	Meanwhile, Amazon Canada (amazon.ca) isn't even aware of the Pentax K-1. If you search for Pentax K-1, the closest hit you get is the K-S1.

04-27-2016, 12:35 PM	#12
brightseal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 629	I use both but nobody beats Amazon. Lowest prices and free 2 day shipping. Amazon Prime is a bargain at $99. Never had an issue with personal info. Yes it is annoying that they don't accept paypal. As far as buying used on eBay from my experience it's hit or miss. Whenever possible I prefer to buy anything used from B&H , anything they rate an 8 or above is basically Mint and their liberal return policy makes it that much easier. Who else offers returns on used items?

04-27-2016, 02:49 PM - 1 Like	#13
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Originally posted by MindControl Amazon Prime is a bargain at $99. Absolutely. Originally posted by MindControl I prefer to buy anything used from B&H , anything they rate an 8 or above is basically Mint and their liberal return policy makes it that much easier. That's been my experience as well. I've never bought anything used from them that wasn't in better (by their scale) condition than they had advertised it. A few years back I bought a "used" lens they rated as 9. It was in fact "new old stock". The box was still factory sealed.

04-27-2016, 02:59 PM	#14
MJSfoto1956 Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Boston Posts: 1,305	Originally posted by photolady95 I like Amazon because I can use my Amazon Store card or my bank. And I don't have to worry about my bank account being frozen due to any number of problems using PayPal on ebay. I use both Amazon and eBay (and B&H and Adorama as well). Let's correct some myths first: PayPal allows you to pay however you wish: direct withdrawal from your Bank Account; any credit card; or your PayPal balance. IMHO, if you really want to maximize your buying power, you need both. Too many great bargains to be had with PayPal -- all sorts of sites accept it (other than Amazon). And to be fair, Amazon has offers (even used offers) that cannot be had anywhere else. So enough with the "my payment mechanism is better than yours" nonsense. I use both. And if you are a critical shopper, you probably should too. YMMV Michael

04-27-2016, 03:15 PM - 2 Likes	#15
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133 Original Poster	Originally posted by MindControl Whenever possible I prefer to buy anything used from B&H , To clarify, my purchase was not for used goods, rather an item B&H and Adorama don't carry as far as I've seen. For used, I actually prefer right here on our own MarketPlace!