PayPal

**csa** · 01-13-2015, 12:34 PM

Don't know if this is the appropriate forum for this; if not, please move it Moderator.

For those using PayPal, sometimes you see a seller requesting the buyer to use the payment option of "sending money to family and friends" rather than sending money for goods. By using the "family & friends" option, the buyer loses all protection that PayPal offers you, if a dispute arises!! Not to mention, a buyer requesting this. simply to get out of the PayPal fee is being dishonest.

Just wanted to give a heads up for using PayPal; you never know when a dispute might happen, and you need the protection that PayPal offers.

**UncleVanya** · 01-13-2015, 12:39 PM

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/24-photographic-equipment-sale/201374-new...-payments.html

Well known issue.

Adam · 01-13-2015, 12:48 PM

Originally posted by csa

Don't know if this is the appropriate forum for this; if not, please move it Moderator.

For those using PayPal, sometimes you see a seller requesting the buyer to use the payment option of "sending money to family and friends" rather than sending money for goods. By using the "family & friends" option, the buyer loses all protection that PayPal offers you, if a dispute arises!! Not to mention, a buyer requesting this. simply to get out of the PayPal fee is being dishonest.

Just wanted to give a heads up for using PayPal; you never know when a dispute might happen, and you need the protection that PayPal offers.

Yup, for this reason sellers here aren't allowed to publicly solicit gift payments. The smartest thing to do, IMO, is to factor in all the fees in your asking price since buyers hate to pay more than what they first see.

**csa** · 01-13-2015, 12:54 PM

Thanks for the responses!

AquaDome · 01-13-2015, 01:50 PM

Also, when you send money via the "friends & family" option, PayPal won't give the seller your shipping address.
PayPal has an invoice option which makes it all very easy to stay legitimate.

**rod_grant** · 01-13-2015, 06:32 PM

Those who have had recourse to PayPal's guarantees appreciate the security provided by using the correct channels.
It saved me $50+, but I bet others have recovered much more.

01-13-2015, 12:34 PM	#1
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133	PayPal Don't know if this is the appropriate forum for this; if not, please move it Moderator. For those using PayPal, sometimes you see a seller requesting the buyer to use the payment option of "sending money to family and friends" rather than sending money for goods. By using the "family & friends" option, the buyer loses all protection that PayPal offers you, if a dispute arises!! Not to mention, a buyer requesting this. simply to get out of the PayPal fee is being dishonest. Just wanted to give a heads up for using PayPal; you never know when a dispute might happen, and you need the protection that PayPal offers.

01-13-2015, 12:48 PM	#3
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Originally posted by csa Don't know if this is the appropriate forum for this; if not, please move it Moderator. For those using PayPal, sometimes you see a seller requesting the buyer to use the payment option of "sending money to family and friends" rather than sending money for goods. By using the "family & friends" option, the buyer loses all protection that PayPal offers you, if a dispute arises!! Not to mention, a buyer requesting this. simply to get out of the PayPal fee is being dishonest. Just wanted to give a heads up for using PayPal; you never know when a dispute might happen, and you need the protection that PayPal offers. Yup, for this reason sellers here aren't allowed to publicly solicit gift payments. The smartest thing to do, IMO, is to factor in all the fees in your asking price since buyers hate to pay more than what they first see. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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rod_grant Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wangaratta, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,951	Those who have had recourse to PayPal's guarantees appreciate the security provided by using the correct channels. It saved me $50+, but I bet others have recovered much more. Last edited by rod_grant; 01-13-2015 at 11:42 PM.

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01-13-2015, 12:39 PM	#2
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,401	https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/24-photographic-equipment-sale/201374-new...-payments.html Well known issue.

01-13-2015, 12:54 PM	#4
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133 Original Poster	Thanks for the responses!

01-13-2015, 01:50 PM	#5
AquaDome Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: New Carlisle, IN Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,475	Also, when you send money via the "friends & family" option, PayPal won't give the seller your shipping address. PayPal has an invoice option which makes it all very easy to stay legitimate.