Thinking about calling it a day on collecting.

[Peter_Spaeth]

What's wrong with Paypal f/f? How is it borderline theft? I must be missing the point.

[ZachS]

Brian, I'm sorry to hear that you're considering hanging it up. I for one will miss your monthly sale threads. Many of your cards don't fit my collecting needs but I really enjoy scrolling through the diversity of cards you list. I know I've bought a couple of cards from you (and recently missed out on that Merkle). Hopefully a break will revive your interest and you'll come back soon.

I wish you the best in whatever you decide to do.

Zach

[RGold]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

What's wrong with Paypal f/f? How is it borderline theft? I must be missing the point.

Yes you are.

Recent changes in the law in most states allows for merchants to surcharge for credit card purchases as long as the surcharge is disclosed on the receipt. The semantics may differ but in essence it is ok to give discounts for not using credit cards or paypal.

The point you are missing is that it's fine to charge less for non credit card purchases, just accept checks, cash, money orders etc.

However, using PaypalF/F in this manner is a violation of the user agreement, pure and simple. Is that fraud or theft, I leave up to lawyers.

[clydepepper]

Are Paypal F/F and asking that payment be made using the gift option via paypal the same thing?

I use it just to save what little I can...I realize in spite of my recent activity, I am 'small potatoes' compared to most of you guys.

[JasonD08]

If you ever want to do something that will re-ignite your passion make a trip to 18th and Vine in Downtown Kansas City. The Negro League Baseball Museum is awesome - plan on spending the whole day. It doesn't get much better than this...

Then head up the street for some Q @ Arthur Bryants

[clydepepper]

As a new retiree, I do believe I will make that trip!

Life is complete with a good dog (pet that is), BBQ, and baseball !

- oh, and this recliner...that's all I need. (channeling Nathan)

[dougscats]

Hang in there, Brian.
Witness all the people who care
about you!

[Brian Van Horn]

Originally Posted by dougscats

Hang in there, Brian.
Witness all the people who care
about you!

Doug and everyone,

I appreciate it. The problem is getting the flint to work to start the fire again.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by RGold

Yes you are.

Recent changes in the law in most states allows for merchants to surcharge for credit card purchases as long as the surcharge is disclosed on the receipt. The semantics may differ but in essence it is ok to give discounts for not using credit cards or paypal.

The point you are missing is that it's fine to charge less for non credit card purchases, just accept checks, cash, money orders etc.

However, using PaypalF/F in this manner is a violation of the user agreement, pure and simple. Is that fraud or theft, I leave up to lawyers.

I guess we both just violated the agreement then.