posted on February 9, 2005 07:35:15 PM new
I have had my 5 International sales in the last 4 days. I state clearly in my auctions that I accept Paypal from US buyers only, I CANNOT accept Paypal payments from Canadian or International buyers. I also state this clearly in my reply to them. All 5, 4 from England, one just in from Thailand, all paid by Paypal. What do others of you do in this situation? Do you refund? Last twice I did that I never did get paid. All items are under $50, but I still don't want to be out that money. I just am so frustrated, I don't know how to be more clear that they CANNOT pay with Paypal.
posted on February 9, 2005 07:56:23 PM new
WHY don't you SET YOUR PAYMENT RECEIVING PREFERENCES to BLOCK out non-USA payments?
Me-&-Ralphie do
"Who could have possibly envisioned an erection — an election in Iraq at this point in history?" Prez.Jim Beam, at the White House, Washington, D.C., Jan. 10, 2005
posted on February 9, 2005 07:57:30 PM new
No way, no how send to Thailand, no matter what sob story they give you, don't give in. The four from England may or may not be a problem- all my Englanders have been fine.
But if you don't want to chance it, type up a nice form letter and tell all of them that you specifically stated you will not take Paypal, but that you will take BIDPAY, and include all the information they need to make Bidpay work.
Unfortunately, there's not much else you can do ;(
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posted on February 9, 2005 08:02:31 PM new
Sure there is: BLOCK their payments!
"Who could have possibly envisioned an erection — an election in Iraq at this point in history?" Prez.Jim Beam, at the White House, Washington, D.C., Jan. 10, 2005
posted on February 9, 2005 08:24:29 PM new
Oh yeah... They just recently added that as an option.
BLOCK EM!
Well, next time anyway.,,
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posted on February 9, 2005 08:37:56 PM new
I agree with replay, I've never had a problem with the UK and would feel comfortable for under $50, but it is your call as it is your terms. Just accept that when shipping overseas, unless you have a cash payment (like bidpay) that you are taking a risk. It hasn't come back to haunt me yet, and maybe one day it will. I sold a $100 item to a UK bidder a month ago and shipped it with paypal payment, that is probably as high as I would go there with paypal (though typically what I sell is less than that)
"It is better to have none than to have some, but if you must have some, it is better to have few than to have many" - Ronald Reagan
posted on February 10, 2005 12:31:21 AM new
Thanks for the help. I have blocked all buyers except US, refunded the Thai payment. Buyer then used Bidpay immediately.
posted on February 10, 2005 10:44:40 AM new
I started a thread just on this subject last month. I really gets me that people don't (can't) read the TOS.
Life Is Too Short To Drink Bad Wine
posted on February 10, 2005 10:01:29 PM new
I say USE that tool!Their, laziness, is YOUR, strength! Post anything of any REAL importance at the BOTTOM of whatever you say. Glitz and glitter on the top and the realities on the bottom. Hmmmm, I must try that position? snaaaaaaaaaaaap! SNNNNAAAAAP!
