ebay vs audiogon

The only happy medium I can think of IF someone wants to pay by credit card is to ask they send you a check. You know, one of those checks the credit card companies send you with your bill saying it can be used "for anything...".

If you deposit that into your account and wait for it to clear, it should be OK. You get "good money" assuming the person doesn't go over their credit limit and the buyer still enjoys the "financing" aspect of the purchase. Just a thought:-)

Actually, what I did is just go open a new checking account. I had it verified and closed out my other bank account, which is a joint account with my wife and household moneys. My new account is strictly for Paypal. I've heard too many horror stories about that scam. They send you Paypal funds, you ship the item, then they refuse CC payment saying it's broken. They now have your ______ and their money. You have nothing.
So from now on I'll ship as soon as the funds clear Paypal into my account, and my account is emptied. Therefore Paypal wouldn't be able to come take back your money with you having no say in the matter.

jmcgrogan,that is exactly how i do it,i feel alot safer that way & even if paypal does do a charge back there wont be anything there for them to get & i have the cash,there's alot to be said for having the cash.

one thing though about doing it this way is you will encounter lots of enraged buyers demanding that YOU MUST SHIP NOW!!

its always the same story too,i paid you an INSTANT payment with paypal you need to ship RIGHT NOW!

my answer is always the same too,who was the payment instant for? you or me ? when the cash has been transfered to my account & is in my hot little hands i will ship & not one second sooner.

it kills me how many people DEMAND you be verified to do business with you when its THE KISS OF DEATH for anybody who ever intends to sell anything.

for all you folks who demand a buyer be verified remember when you sell that logic can work against you in a big way.

mike,a non verified member.

Well guys that is the whole idea behind an instant payment through paypal. I have never yet encountered a buyer that cancelled a credit card payment on me because I already know what I'm selling is right. Check your buyers feedback, then proceed. If your going to hold the item till the funds clear through your bank than you might as well insist on a Postal money order only.

PHD, USPS money orders don't give the buyer the choice of credit card use. I also have not been stung....yet. I've read posts from those who have been. I do not wish to write one of those posts. So while using Paypal may not get the buyer the unit any quicker, it will allow them to use a credit card.
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