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Seller asked for PayPal fees after the sale. Should I pay them or not?

I recently purchased an item and after accepting my offer the seller asked for PayPal fees (3%). I checked the listing and nothing was listed in the ad about my paying the fees.  I have already payed half the fee but I'm not sure if I should have paid the full amount. Changing the deal after accepting the offer feels wrong to me. Looking for guidance.
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michaela
314 posts
 
It is not contrary to Paypal terms of service to ask for the fee. That rule only applies to Ebay. It is an Ebay rule, not a Paypal rule.
jsd52756
427 posts
 
The whole PayPal thing sucks.  Man, I miss the day when we sent each other a money order, ship the item when you get the $.  Done deal dude.
Sigh...
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yogiboy
5,612 posts
 
There is nothing carved in stone that you must use PayPal. I have sold here and taken certified or personal checks as payment. Of course you don't ship until the check clears.  
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gdnrbob
4,441 posts
 
Ebm, the whole point is that the seller neglected to mention the fees.
The OP (buyer) isn't being a cheapskate, just nonplussed that the seller is asking for the fees after he received payment.

I guess the OP as 2 choices:
Either ask for his money back and cancel the deal.
Or,
Pay the fees and be done with it.

Though, if it were me, before doing anything, I would contact Audiogon and ask them what they feel is appropriate in this situation.
I also hope the seller is following this thread. I would like to hear his/her version of the story.- Just to be fair.
Miscommunication happens. It would be nice if both parties could come to an agreement.
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