posted on March 16, 2001 03:55:06 PM
I had a buyer say they were going ot Paypal me (even though I have NO PAYPAL in red on all my auctions). I say I accept money orders and billpoint from Canada, and go ahead and send a Billpoint invoice. So then, I receive an e-mail back saying that they are charged $5 to pay by Billpoint because they live in Canada. Then I get an e=mail back saying they are charged $10 to pay by Billpoint because they live in Canada. I've never heard this before, and think they are trying to get me to join paypal because of the referral fee. I do not accept paypal, but my question is, does Billpoint REALLY charge $5 or $10 per transaction?
posted on March 16, 2001 04:01:34 PM
I've never used Billpoint to purchase anything, but to the best of my knowledge the only one who is charged any fees for non US transactions, is the seller.
posted on March 16, 2001 04:12:43 PM
Sounds like they are getting confused with Bidpay - I don't think they actually went into the Billpoint site as they were getting their on-line payment services mixed up.
I'm Canadian and just recently used Billpoint to pay for an auction - for no cost.
Alternatively, they may also be trying to pressure you to sign up for Paypal - don't let them!
[ edited by oxford on Mar 16, 2001 04:13 PM ]
posted on March 16, 2001 05:32:52 PM
they are pulling the wool over your eyes ..i sell on ebay and i am from canada there are no fees and i recomend all my new customers to billpoint because they do not have to sign up to pay me...they are being foolish
