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Sellers adding for PayPal use is plainly BS


I am just curious, why charging buyer, in such a blatant way, for PayPal service that SELLER is enjoying? If those 2-3% will 'impoverish' given seller, why not including them in selling price? As a matter of principal, i'll never buy from such a seller!
eldragon
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mid40sguy
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As a hobbyist when I sell here (not often) I will clearly state; 
"No PayPal Fee's"
"Free Shipping"
"No Offers Please Fixed Price"
I'll factor the lowest price I'm willing sell something for including those costs.  
If the item is heavy I will charge shipping or sometimes be willing to work that with a buyer.

When I buy from a dealer in most cases if I read 3% for PayPal I'll pass. 

1markr
594 posts
 
Whether you're the seller or a buyer, EVERYTHING is negotiable. Why sweat it or ignore a potentially good deal / transaction. 
auxinput
2,920 posts
 

Everyone has different thoughts, but whenever I see an ad that says "paypal add 3%", it leaves a really bad taste in my mouth.  I would not buy anything from these sellers.

Sellers - wake up!  This is not something that will help you sell your stuff.  Just list your pricing with the expectation that YOU will cover paypal costs.  This is just like any other vendor that will cover credit card fees if you choose to use a credit card.  No penalty for using a credit card or paypal for the consumer.

roberjerman
4,319 posts
 
PayPal requires sellers to pay 3%. So sneaky sellers are trying to pass this off on unsuspecting buyers. And getting away with it! Don't patronize sellers that do this!
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uberwaltz
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Really?

Odd how this has been brought to the surface.

I created a thread on this subject about 2 years ago and the vitriol that was poured forth you would have thought I was suggesting sacrifice your first born rather than refuse to pay the PayPal fee as a buyer!

How times change......
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