Yeah I had sent them an email asking if I HAD to have a Paypal account...
that I was just a collector and sold/bought from time to time...
That I didn't want a Payapl account.... Here's what I got!:
Dear Eric,
Thank you for writing eBay in regard to accepting Payments on eBbay.
Eric, please be assured that even if you do not have a Paypal account,
you can accept Credit Card payments through Merchant Account.
I would like to explain this. A merchant credit card processing account
allows businesses to offer their buyers the option of paying directly
with a credit card online (including through third-party checkout) or by
phone. The accounts are offered by many third-party providers such as
banks or credit unions.
Additionally, I would like to inform you that if you don't see the
"Merchant Account - Credit Card" option in the Sell Your Item form,
please click the "Show/Hide Options" icon in the upper right corner of
the Create Your Listing page. You may select to show that option under
the "Payment" heading.
Also, I would like to assure you that safety and convenience are the
primary factors we consider when determining which payment methods can
be used on eBbay. The Accepted Payments policy promotes safe online
shopping through payment methods that are secure, easy to use, and
reliable, and which offer high levels of protection.
We encourage members to use PayPal. It's convenient, and it offers
buyers and sellers industry-leading protection against fraud,
chargebacks, and theft of sensitive information. Merchants who have
credit card processing capability can also offer buyers the option of
paying over the phone or online (including using a checkout feature).
In addition to PayPal, members can pay by credit card, as well as
offline payment methods, including checks, cashier's checks, money
orders, and COD -- even cash, in some cases. Although offline payment
methods don't offer the same level of protection or convenience as
online payments, they can be appropriate for certain types of
transactions.
>From time to time we evaluate new payment services as they arise to
determine whether they are appropriate for the eBbay online marketplace.
Payment services that we don't accept may be outstanding services for
consumers in other marketplaces.
Among the factors we consider are:
- Does the payment service offer substantial financial, privacy and
antifraud protection for buyers and sellers?
- Does the payment service increase the potential for confusion among
eBay users or involve incentives that could present fraud concerns?
- Does the payment service involve precious metals or other non-cash
systems, such as points, miles, minutes, coupons, or discounts?
- Does the payment service have a substantial historical track record of
providing safe and reliable financial or banking-related services? (New
services typically don't have such a track record, which is why they
usually aren't accepted on eBbay.)
We also consider:
- The identity, background, and other business interests of the payment
service sponsor
- The license or regulatory status of the payment provider in the
countries where it operates..........
SWEET MOSES! What's wrong with a check or money order...wait till it clears then send the stuff!
That's the way I've always done it and have NEVER had a problem...
Worse problem was getting a guy to pay for a stoner machine (took 4 weeks)
he finally paid... and I STILL have the machine..... that was August!.... I always paid by money order.
Anyway... Thank goodness for Craigslist...It's a road trip from your desk top!
And look at all the gas you save!
