"...refuse to do business with these ripoff artists! If you don’t, eventually the fees and taxes will exceed the cost of the item or service you purchase."That is exactly what many of those who do avoid sellers with PayPal fee clause are doing. Maybe skipping the seller with PayPal fees is the first step towards avoding this anticipated problem.
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Not every time is PayPal fee added just because you have another option. This is the first ad that I randomly opened. https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis953gj-accuphase-a-60-amplifiers-pair-solid-state I assume that "shipping cost determined after the purchase" could be figured out before the purchase, once someone is a truly interested buyer. For this particular ad, I would think that shipping would be a little more than just a few dollars. |
tomcy6, Your view is correct. The difference between two approaches is that geoffkait stays in realm of non-sensical bickering on both sides. I apologize for that. At the same time, not allowing calls for deaths and suggestions of other party’s suicide is not entirely invaluable, I think. Regardless of that, people have different approaches when buying things. Some negotiate and feel great that they managed to get the price down. Some just want quick and simple transaction with nothing else involved and care a little less about a few extra dollars they may lose in the process. No back and forth offers and counter-offers, adding fees on the advertised price, etc. It is just how some of us are. We all like some game and this one with PayPal fees is not the one for me. I am glad to see that I am not the only one but do not think that those who do not mind PayPal fees clause are wrong at all. |
Airlines have adopted similar approach a few years ago. Say it is cheap and then add all you can. With all that, I also skip ads that mention PayPal fees. Just as a principle. It comes across as seller trying to play some little game and I do not need new friends to play with. I just want to give you money while you give me an item. |