There is no better service than PayPal. Even cash in your pocket can be
stolen by a pick pocket or desperate thief. The FACT of the matter is that
there will NEVER be an error free method. Companies like PayPal or BillPoint
will correct errors and so will service vendors. It is a hassle but with
cooperation all will be put right. I've used paypal for years with no
serious problems. It is convenient, fast and reliable. I would not let a
minor mistake be a problem or prevent me from using paypal again.

The only trouble I had with money was with someone from Asia using the
credit cards from our credit union to buy diamonds on eBay (I was one of
many.) My credit union flagged the $5,000 purchase, and when I came in to
verify it was not my purchase they cancelled my credit card and issued a new
one. A hassle? Yes, but problem solved. The person in Asia? Probably never
found. I pity the poor slob who lives a life of theft and crime.

It is the stock market crooks who cost me a fortune and no attorney will
take on a small potatoes case of less than several  $100K like mine. Live
and learn. There is little justice for the average person.

Soon these types of crimes will also be confronted as our economy is global
now.

The solution? Monitor all your credit card accounts and any other money
transfer method and don't keep it all in one basket.

William

> I'll have to agree with David: What alternative is their to Paypal? I use
> it heavily to accept payment. I have "only" been burned once. I'd love to
> have an alternative...but what?
>
> Also, bidpay has also been a disaster for me, as well. Mailing a check
> just has too
> many problems.
>
> Jon
>
> On Thu, 8 Apr 2004, David Brodbeck wrote:
> > So can anyone suggest another service that does the same thing better?
I
> > haven't seen one yet.  Used Western Union Bidpay once and it was a total
> > disaster.
>