posted on October 21, 2005 06:38:02 AM new
I have always let International buyers pay with paypal even though I know it could cause a problem once in a while if the item does not arrive.
I can not accept Bidpay
Is there any other way of payment that is approved by Ebay? Also a way that would be safe for Sellers?
I read that we can not mention we accept Cash as payment this is against Ebays New Rules.
If you have and suggestions please let me know.
toni
posted on October 21, 2005 07:24:24 AM new
It's against ebays rules for people to accept cash? I don't think they are allowed to do that.
I tell my UK customers all the time that cash is accepted and suggest that they send it "Recorded Delivery".
In terms of standard payment options, it's kind of difficult to have a safe and easy way to accept payment from international bidders. If you do a lot of international business, you might want to look into getting a merchant account of your own.
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posted on October 21, 2005 08:08:47 AM new
Thedewey has asked my question to you--please let us know your concerns about BidPay.
And I get concealed cash about once a month, usually from a foreign buyer. I don't mention that in my item description, but when e-mailing foreign buyers I give that as one of the payment methods I accept.
(Someone here said, a couple of years ago, that concealed cash should be wrapped in aluminum foil to avoid detection - of some sort. I don't know if that was valid, but I do get it that way occasionally from a buyer.)
posted on October 21, 2005 08:09:26 AM new
wiretransfer if they are willing to pay the wiretransfer fee ,there is also a fee your bank will assess you for incoming wire.
Your customer can also go to their local western union office and wire you the money,you will need a password and photo ID to retrieve the fund in any western union office in your city.
Thomas cook agency is worldwide,if they have an office where your buyer is,look into the services they have to offer.
American express is another option-buying you an amex money order
posted on October 21, 2005 11:17:16 AM new
I took this from Ebays safe Payment Policy:
Not permitted on eBay.com: Sellers may not solicit buyers to mail cash. Sellers may not ask buyers to send cash through instant cash transfer services (non-bank, point-to-point cash transfers) such as Western Union or Moneygram. Finally, sellers may not request payment through online payment methods not specifically permitted in this policy.
Violations of this policy may result in a range of actions including:
posted on October 21, 2005 11:27:44 AM new
YIKES! I am going to have to revise 6000 listings to take the "cash" accepted out of them! OMG!!!!!!!! That SOOOOOOOOOOO sucks!
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posted on October 21, 2005 01:15:03 PM new
Most of my Int'l buyers send me cash. I don't request it. eBay can't stop them from sending cash. They just don't allow you to request it.
posted on October 21, 2005 01:17:52 PM new
Sellers may not solicit buyers to mail cash. Sellers may not ask buyers to send cash through instant cash transfer services (non-bank, point-to-point cash transfers) such as Western Union or Moneygram. Finally, sellers may not request payment through online payment methods not specifically permitted in this policy.
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It said seller may not solicit,but it did not say buyer cannot offer to use above stated services!!
so if you ask your buyer,name me a few ways you can pay me ,-----------.
posted on October 21, 2005 01:19:10 PM new
better safe than sorry...guess i will have my listing elf do a lot of tedious reworking of payment methods accepted. have always offered the option of "well-concealed cash at buyer's risk," taking it out to play it safe. sigh. what a bunch of "make work."
posted on October 21, 2005 01:40:36 PM new
Maybe I'm interpreting this wrong, but the policy as written does not outlaw these methods of payments being listed as an option. It only prohibits those methods of payment being listed exclusively, or a buyer demanding one of those payment methods being used. I would think you could still list well concealed cash as an option along with money orders, checks, Bidpay or Paypal.
A $75.00 solid state device will always blow first to protect a 25 cent fuse ~ Murphy's Law
That's the problem with the policy. It's left to interpretation. Who knows what an eBay staff member may interpret it as saying. One may say one thing, another say another thing. The rules change depending upon who is interpreting them.
posted on October 21, 2005 02:52:07 PM new
<<Sellers may not solicit buyers to mail cash>> <<Sellers may not ask buyers to send cash through instant cash transfer services >>
I suppose some drone at Ebay could mis-interpret either of those statements. To me, soliciting or asking is one thing, such as "Paypal only" auctions. Offering, on the other hand, is an entirely different matter, as in "Paypal, Bidpay, money orders, checks, diamonds, bass boats or good hunting dogs gladly accepted" Then of course, if you offer them more than one option to pay, the same idiot would probably see it as a "choice" auction and shut it down. It really doesn't affect me since I have never mentioned cash as a payment in an auction description. But for sellers like Neglus, who faces the task of editing thousands of items, Ebay's precise definition of the meaning of the words "ask" and "solicit" is extremely important and I would definitely try to get a commitment from a supervisor at Ebay on whether those auctions were in compliance or not before I undertook the job of editing each one.
A $75.00 solid state device will always blow first to protect a 25 cent fuse ~ Murphy's Law
posted on October 21, 2005 05:28:42 PM newtonimar1 wrote,
I have always let International buyers pay with paypal even though I know it could cause a problem once in a while if the item does not arrive.
...or item is delayed, attracts customs duty and/or tax on arrival, buyer pulls PayPal chargeback scam, you're victim of PayPal fraudulent funds, wasn't sent via trackable method to one of three available countries that qualify for SPP... The problem being that PayPal is heavily weighted towards buyers who pay none of the associated fees, while sellers take all the risks including loss of item and payment reversal.
I can not accept Bidpay
BidPay offers direct deposit to US bank accounts, so you don't need to do anything beyond sign up as accepting BidPay. If you don't have a US bank account, then many good banks will negotiate Western union MOs for free (ours does).
Is there any other way of payment that is approved by Ebay? Also a way that would be safe for Sellers?
Outside the US, international and domestic bank-to-bank account transfers are common and often low cost or even free depending on the countries and banks involved. (Note that due to the insecurity and fragmented nature of the US banking system such transfers aren't really an option even for domestic payments.)
We ask all our international buyers to pay direct into our bank accounts in their country or currency zone i.e. all Euro payments go to our German bank account. We can confirm payments online and most transfers or deposits clear in one to three working days (depending on country). Of course this doesn't suit everyone so we also accept MoneyBookers, bank checks and drafts, well concealed paper cash, travellers checks and money orders in major currencies. Finally there is barter - we swapped a HTF collectible for a gold eagle 3 or 4 years ago, which has increased in value faster than the collectible ever did. Another advantage of having international bank accounts is we can spend those funds locally via our international bank debit cards (either Visa or Mastercard branded), or earn good interest offshore.
