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> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]
> On Behalf Of JP

> Volks,
>
> I'm planning to selling some stuff on The Samba and I wish to get your
> input on how I should get paid for theses items.
>
> Any tips or advice are welcome.

I just got burned from this list using PayPal.  I eventually got my money
back, thankfully, but it took over a month.  That will be the last purchase
I make through PayPal without using a credit card, unless it's just for a
few bucks.  The PayPal process is ridiculous--and I'll never again put any
stock in their "guarantee."   First you have to file a complaint and attempt
to contact the [seller, in this case].  When that doesn't work you have to
escalate the complaint to a claim.  Then two weeks later you have to follow
up with PayPal via email and wait a few days for them to reply.  Then
they'll tell you that they're investigating it.  Then they say they're going
to credit your account but you have to wait for the funds to clear.  Ten
days or so after that you email them again and ask WTF is going on with my
refund?  A few days later they tell you they have to wait for the funds to
clear.  What?? Didn't we go through that already?

I've used PayPal a lot over the past few years but this experience really
soured me on them.  My credit card company would have been on it in an
instant.  If it's money you can't take a chance on losing, I'd opt for a
money order or personal check, and let the buyer know you won't ship until
the payment clears.  Some folks won't like that, but at least you're not
hanging yourself out there to get ripped off.

Bob Trousdale
'90 Westy

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