posted on August 3, 2006 08:31:13 AM new
"WE DO NOT ACCEPT CASH PAYMENTS (EBAY DISALLOWED THIS PAYMENT METHOD RECENTLY)"
I was just looking at an auction and got to the payments accepted part and read the above. Did ebay "disallow cash payments? Did anyone here get that memo? And how do they follow up on that??? The cash cops are out there ready to strike a blow for paypal ???
posted on August 3, 2006 08:50:28 AM new
Yep... you missed it... eBay originally issued this in their "safe payment policy" which has now been changed to "accepted payment policy" It's located at:
I'm still not convinced about the legality of their policy... if they're just a venue, they should have no say over what payments I can or can not accept.
posted on August 3, 2006 11:09:50 AM new
I agree that eBay doesn't have the right to decide how payment is made, but if I were a buyer, I would never send cash. You have no type of paper trail to prove you paid.
posted on August 3, 2006 12:17:53 PM new
"You can mention cash in your post auction correspondence with your buyers. Some people are doing that."
Yep, that's what I do, usually only for international sales. I get an envelope with some cash in it about once every three months. No problems. Hmm. So far!
posted on August 4, 2006 03:19:08 AM new
When mailing cash never, ever send it "Registered" as that screams STEAL ME! Instead place cash (banknotes only, no coins) between sheets of thick paper or card and mail in plain envelope with no special marking on outside. Seal edges with clear tape. This is known as safety through obscurity and was recommended by both the the CIA & old KGB training manuals.
To avoid disputes about the amount enclosed have the envelope sent direct to your bank with deposit instructions enclosed. (Not recommended in USA due to certain provisions of Patriot Act.)
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