Paypal use question

[dr galaga]

I've been doing some cleaning lately and I think I'm going to list a bunch of stuff on ebay after the summer vacations.  I think I might break down and get a Pay Pal account but I have a two-fold question that I can not find on ebay's or PayPal's sites.  I understand the different fees, but:

1) If you sign up with a credit card and someone pays you, do you get a credit on your credit card, or does it go in to a separate fund?

2) If it goes in to a saeparate fund, when you buy something do you get a choice of where the money comes from and how would you eventually "withdraw" your money?

1) It goes into your paypal account.

2) You will have the choice, you can buy things with the money that is in yuor account or you can have them send youa check for a $1.50 fee.  It does give you the option of where to take the money from, if you have money in your account that is always the first option that they give you.  If you register a bank account with them then you can send (withdraw) money to your  bank account for free.

Let me know if you have any more questions.  :'>

[BryanH]

Quote (dr galaga @ July 05 2005,12:40)

1) If you sign up with a credit card and someone pays you, do you get a credit on your credit card, or does it go in to a separate fund? 2) If it goes in to a saeparate fund, when you buy something do you get a choice of where the money comes from and how would you eventually "withdraw" your money?

1) No payments always go into your paypal account.

2) Not necessarily.  If you have a balance in your paypal account all future purchases you make automatically (and as far as I can tell this can't be changed) draw on that balance first.  Once exhausted you then have the option of paying from a bank account or credit card.

[dr galaga]

Thanks for the quick replys guys.  Can you set it up so ebay takes their fees from your PayPal account instead of a credit card?

[Creighton]

Bryan's spot on. Couple other things. When someone buys something don't ship until you get the payment verification email. Don't keep a large amount of money in the account. In the fine print it appears that the account can be frozen on any complaint. Lots of nut cases in eBay land.
Creighton

I have always gone into my sellers account and selected to pay the fees with my paypal account, I am not sure if you can set it up to be automatic.  

Another thing to watch out for are fake emails from "paypal".  I get a lot of these saying that my account has been frozen due to suspicious activity.  You forward these to spoof@paypal.com and they will let you know if it is legit or not...I have not had a legitamate one yet.

[Creighton]

Great point Jed!
It has been a good service for us. Verified payment is fast and easy for the overseas customers to pay.
Creighton

[loman4ec]

I also have a paypal debit card so I can buy things regularly on my paypal balance. It is great for paying for shipping things that you have sold on ebay. I love paypal. I had 10 ebay auctions end this weekend and only one of them hasn't been paid yet because he is sending a money order. Isn't that great 9 out of 10 auction paid for within 3 days.

You must have hit all the golden buyers, 9 out of 10 is great.  I also like the idea of using the paypal card for shipping.  That is a great idea. '>

[sodaworks]

I use both Paypal and Bid pay. Both have worked great.

[davethebirdman]

Can I add

as a buyer rather than a seller I would always go for a guy using PayPal over someone not. As an overseas customer it is an absolute must. In the past I have had to change money into dollars and send it hidden. It takes weeks to get there and then weeks for the goods to arrive.

PayPal is so easy but does come at a cost. If only I had shares in Ebay.

Dave

[dr galaga]

I broke down and registered today.  The shipping feature seems nice, I've had a few sellers ship that way.  This may mean less standing in line at the PO (just give the stuff to my wife to give to the mail person at work).

Two more questions for those of you who have used the shipping feature:
Delivery Confirmation comes free with electronic transactions, right?
If you get insurance on a package, do you have to go to the PO, or can you still just give it to a mail carrier?

Sorry, I have never used the shipping features.  I either go through the post office or the shipping department at my company, you can save a ton with those corporate rates.

If you are shipping domestic you can buy insurance as you pay for shipping via ebay/paypal without going to the post office.  I use the paypal USPS shipping every chance I get.  You just pay online, print the label, and glue or tape it to the package.  It's extremely convinient.  You can request that your mailperson comes by your door to pick up the package.  Usually I just leave a note in the mailbox for the carrier and he drops by to pick it up.  
A J