Ebay Gift Hand Slap

[Abravefan11]

Originally Posted by Jason Carota

Seems like the only hand that should be slapped is the PayPal exec's who didn't think this would happen.

Shame on them for having faith in people to do the right thing.

[FUBAR]

im not sure if you guys can do this is the USA, or even if i can do it cross border, but i just use online banking and email payment for things... only costs me $1.50 no matter what i send.

I just enter a valid email address and then the money gets sent to your email, you must have online banking to receive it and then you deposit it into your own account. works fast and easy.

[FrankWakefield]

I thought what PP was doing was providing a channel for someone to send money to a kid at school, ie a family member; or to a friend. They did not intend it as a way for a buyer and seller to dodge the fees. I use Paypal. I don't think I've ever sent anything as a gift dodging the fees, because I've not sent a gift of money to a friend or family member through Paypal. What's the right thing to do here, click gift knowing it isn't a gift to a friend or family member so that Paypal is cheated out of their fee? I doubt it.

[Leon]

I always require e-checks which are only $5......for any amount. I also send them that way. Paypal then gets something and I am not skirting the system.

[Chicago206]

Originally Posted by Leon

I always require e-checks which are only $5......for any amount. I also send them that way. Paypal then gets something and I am not skirting the system.

I always wondered why Paypal charges just a $5 flat rate on an e-check transaction (which takes longer), yet charges a 2.9% on direct balance transfers. Did I answer my own question there? Is it the "float" on the e-check that they are benefiting from?