Klarinet Archive - Posting 000535.txt from 2001/07

From: "cpaok@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Off topic but could use advice on Paypal
Date: Wed, 18 Jul 2001 18:37:16 -0400

Bill, there is a very good reason why they want to confirm your address.

As previously stated, Paypal works (in part) off the "float". They also
realize other substantial revenues from (% & fixed) fees they charge to
Sellers, & from other activities related to their Electronic Payment
Business.

If _your_ home address (or the address where you receive your credit card
statements) is confirmed by Paypal, they *KNOW* you are a much _better_ risk
when it comes to fraud, etc. Who do you think bears the brunt of fraud?
(Paypal & their Sellers in certain cases).

Many Paypal Sellers will _NOT_ ship to an Unconfirmed Address of a Paypal
buyer. Why? Its simple. If the originating Paypal payment is via credit
card, the Seller is (always) subject to credit card chargeback(s) for
shipments to an UNconfirmed addresses. This could be due to buyer
unhappiness, or fraud.

Buyers should review the chargeback policies of _OTHER_ online electronic
payment "vendors", such as BillPoint (eBay).

Best,
mw
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill Hausmann" <bhausmann1@-----.com>
Subject: Re: [kl] Off topic but could use advice on Paypal

> At 02:24 PM 7/18/2001 -0400, you wrote:
> >I am about to set up a PayPal account, but I'm hesitating.
> >
> >It occurred to me that the people on this list probably have a lot of
> >experience with services like PayPal.
> >
> >So, I'm open for advice. Is PayPal good? Is there something else I should
be
> >considering?
>
>
> As a PAYER via Paypal, I have found it very convenient to use. I know
they
> charge a percentage to the seller, but so do the credit card
> companies. Paypal is used by many eBay sellers. I only question what it
> is they want with my BANK ACCOUNT information, since payment is by credit
> card. I won't give it to them, so I am not a "verified"
> member. Tough. If I max out my limit, I'll just start using Billpay or
> something instead.
>
>
> Bill Hausmann bhausmann1@-----.com
> 451 Old Orchard Drive
http://homepages.go.com/~zoot14/zoot14.html
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>
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>
>
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