...why a seller can specify to be paid by paypal, then expect the buyer to pay the fee. I have yet to hear an argument that makes sense. I, for one, won't buy from anyone that does it.
While I find it annoying, ultimately my buying decision is based on final price, not how it is added up to. I’ve noticed more restaurants and gas stations changing less if you pay cash..
I generally agree. I will only ask the buyer to pay the paypal fee when I offer payment by check or money order as an option. for lower cost stuff, I cover the paypal fee. but if a seller is offering a great price then I will still purchase.
When I buy a car at a dealer, new or used, I only discuss final out the door price. That’s all that matters here. Final delivered price. We’re amateur sellers so I don’t worry about the sellers selling format or how they reach the final delivered price.
totally agree grannyring. I had assumed, maybe wrongly, that the outrage was for sellers who did not offer payment options other than paypal, but had the 3% fee as a mandatory add on...
I once paid for a power cord, and received an email that it would not be shipped until I sent the additional $2.65 paypal fee that I had forgotten to include...
where I live, many major brand gas stations charge less if you use cash, many restaurants and retail stores add/subtract 3% depending on cash or credit card. maybe I'm just used to this type of transaction, plus again, this is a hobbyist site, mostly non professional sellers.
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