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10 years ago
What if Trees could think...
It has come to my attention that, despite the hefty fine that Paypal now have written into their terms and conditions etc, people are still willing to pay via friends and family.
I want to just put out there this warning.
If you are paying for goods and services, NEVER, EVER pay for it on paypal via the friends and family/gift option, ALWAYS use the goods and services options. This gives YOU protection from dodgey dealers, anyone asking you to do this for them is either dodgey, or being really daft. Not only does it protect the buyer from nasty people, but it also prevents the seller from a potential fine up to $2500, its not worth it people! The percentage they take is tiny and it funds their service to everyone who uses them, I think its pretty fair and its better that you know you can get your money refunded if the dealer does not come up with the goods.
I know it isn't much different from dealing in cash, but at the same time that is kind of why its there and why it has got so big, it provides that protection and confidence for both parties that doesn't exist with cash.
So, please, when dealing through paypal, be sensible! if you want to make sure the dealer gets a good pay out for what you are buying off them, why not consider a tip, otherwise, pay for it as a service, thats what it is!
Be aware, I will not accept any payment through the friends and family/gift option unless it is a tip or donation. If I am paid in cash, my customers always have a right to refund if I do not deliver them a service, whether its just because it took longer than they expected or because they changed their mind before I started their piece. IF I have finished the piece, rather than a refund, I'd request that they consider just asking me to change details until they are happy unless it just isn't going to work out at all.
Don't get yourself in a situation that loses you money and don't let a dealer risk a $2500 fine.
I want to just put out there this warning.
If you are paying for goods and services, NEVER, EVER pay for it on paypal via the friends and family/gift option, ALWAYS use the goods and services options. This gives YOU protection from dodgey dealers, anyone asking you to do this for them is either dodgey, or being really daft. Not only does it protect the buyer from nasty people, but it also prevents the seller from a potential fine up to $2500, its not worth it people! The percentage they take is tiny and it funds their service to everyone who uses them, I think its pretty fair and its better that you know you can get your money refunded if the dealer does not come up with the goods.
I know it isn't much different from dealing in cash, but at the same time that is kind of why its there and why it has got so big, it provides that protection and confidence for both parties that doesn't exist with cash.
So, please, when dealing through paypal, be sensible! if you want to make sure the dealer gets a good pay out for what you are buying off them, why not consider a tip, otherwise, pay for it as a service, thats what it is!
Be aware, I will not accept any payment through the friends and family/gift option unless it is a tip or donation. If I am paid in cash, my customers always have a right to refund if I do not deliver them a service, whether its just because it took longer than they expected or because they changed their mind before I started their piece. IF I have finished the piece, rather than a refund, I'd request that they consider just asking me to change details until they are happy unless it just isn't going to work out at all.
Don't get yourself in a situation that loses you money and don't let a dealer risk a $2500 fine.
