Poll for Paypal users. Which method are you using?
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01/20/20 02:04 PM
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Posts: 1,255 Columbus, GA
Michael Ecks
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Seen a lot of posts on message boards about people getting scammed, sometimes for thousands, by using the Friends and Family payment option. I finally started insisting on using Goods and Services just to have a record that it is a sale and not a gift. But I see a lot of people still asking for payment by Friends and Family. Curious where the rest of you currently stand.
"The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts" ~ Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius
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Re: Poll for Paypal users. Which method are you using?
[Re: T2R9]
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01/20/20 02:39 PM
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Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 19,968 Puttin' on the foil in Charles...
not_a_charger
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Mr. Big Shot Moparts Moderator
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Puttin' on the foil in Charles...
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GAS only. I will even add the fee if its something I need. If the seller insists on Friends and family I will move on. Same here. Too many dishonest people in this world. That includes several people who are generally well regarded as being "good" people.
Earning every penny of that moderator paycheck.
DBAP
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Re: Poll for Paypal users. Which method are you using?
[Re: not_a_charger]
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01/20/20 02:50 PM
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Joined: Aug 2019
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Mr PotatoHead
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If its not asked for upfront and my gut tells me its ok, at times I F@F it in hopes my good faith gesture makes the seller feel good and maybe they will pack a hair better or ship a day sooner.
Ive recently learned even after 35 years of buying parts and as much as even the membership here seems very solid, ask ask ask questions, ask for pics, ask about shipping and dont assume nothing, and if thats a issue on there end just walk away. For example I just paid 2x the going shipping rate that many would of went the 3-5 day shipping with ins vs usps ground freight with no ins and over two weeks to me. But thats my fault at the end of the day. However I got lucky and received the part.
Im actually skiddish about sending a m/o these days as the recourse route is long and bumpy.
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Re: Poll for Paypal users. Which method are you using?
[Re: Mr PotatoHead]
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01/20/20 03:17 PM
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Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 19,968 Puttin' on the foil in Charles...
not_a_charger
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Mr. Big Shot Moparts Moderator
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as much as even the membership here seems very solid I've been scammed exactly 3 times since I've been in this hobby. 3 times in the 34 years since I bought my first car. All 3 were Moparts members. One of them...the worst of the bunch...is one of those "stand up guy" guys, too. Plenty of great members here, of course. Far more than there are thieves and scumbags.
Earning every penny of that moderator paycheck.
DBAP
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Re: Poll for Paypal users. Which method are you using?
[Re: Michael Ecks]
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01/20/20 05:31 PM
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OhioMopar
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It depends. Selling, I tack on the 3% on the sale, or have them send F&F. If they don't want to do either, I'll wait for a postal money order. I've got a pretty good track record of NOT screwing people over, so sometimes word of mouth works. Buying, if I know them I will send F&F. If I don't, I send GAS, add the fee if they request it. I prefer to have that recourse in case I run across that guy that I misjudged. Luckily, most of the stuff I am looking for ends up coming from friends from here, or friends from Facebook, and I seldom have to go outside of my "circle" to find what I need.
1969 Dart GTS 340 1969 Super Bee X9 N-96 1969 Coronet R/T X9 N-96 2015 Dodge Dart GT 2019 Ram 2500 Big Horn. Looking for the original block for my Bee. The last 4 are 7449
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Re: Poll for Paypal users. Which method are you using?
[Re: Sniper]
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01/20/20 07:25 PM
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Joined: Feb 2005
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"Little"John
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"Little"John
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I refuse to screw a company doing me a service for 3%. I’ll pay the 3% if I have to if the seller or buyer is that cheap
1970 Duster Edelbrock headed 408 5.984@112.52 422 Indy headed small block 5.982@112.56 mph 9.42@138.27
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Re: Poll for Paypal users. Which method are you using?
[Re: T2R9]
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01/20/20 07:33 PM
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Mr T2U
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GAS only. I will even add the fee if its something I need. If the seller insists on Friends and family I will move on. same here. if they won't take goods and services i won't buy the part. i do believe paypal takes 3.5% not 3%.
perception is 90% of reality
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Re: Poll for Paypal users. Which method are you using?
[Re: not_a_charger]
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01/21/20 02:27 AM
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Joined: Sep 2003
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sycboi
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One of them...the worst of the bunch...is one of those "stand up guy" guys, too Exact same thing happened to me. I cannot believe the bs run around I was given. I never expected it from a member here. Live and learn...
SuperBeast
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Re: Poll for Paypal users. Which method are you using?
[Re: sycboi]
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01/21/20 08:41 AM
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moparx
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i always ask what preferred method of payment is expected. many ask for a US postal order. believe it or not, some say a personal check is ok. under no circumstances will i do "gift cards" ! when that happens, i RUN ! and i'll use GAS to go get stuff if it's too big and somewhat close.
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Re: Poll for Paypal users. Which method are you using?
[Re: moparx]
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01/21/20 08:49 AM
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rocksmopar
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I don't mind a fee if it's required by the other party. On the other hand I have never had a problem with F&F either.....
Looking for affordable 72-74 Cuda parts
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Re: Poll for Paypal users. Which method are you using?
[Re: DaytonaTurbo]
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01/21/20 10:53 AM
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"Little"John
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"Little"John
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I always get a kick out of how guys hate thieves but yet it’s ok for them to steal from a business. Hmmmm
1970 Duster Edelbrock headed 408 5.984@112.52 422 Indy headed small block 5.982@112.56 mph 9.42@138.27
Livin and lovin life one day at a time
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Re: Poll for Paypal users. Which method are you using?
[Re: pittsburghracer]
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01/21/20 12:18 PM
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abodyjoe
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if i'm selling i tell the buyer to add the paypal fee... if i'm buying i always add the paypal fee even if the seller says F&F is ok. the small amount is well worth the protection to me.. i can't be bothered with any other payment methods unless in person with cash. quite a few times when a seller wouldn't take paypal and only wanted a money order i passed on the part. too much crap having to go get a money order, send the monety order, wait till the money order gets delivered then for the seller to ship.. paypal is instant and my parts are in the mail usually the next day..:) i usually use this calculator to quickly figure out the fee.. https://thefeecalculator.com/
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