Paypal error. Can't pay for the item I just purchased!


Hello everyone!

I just purchased an item on Audiogon, went to my cart, pay now, clicked on paypal, a paypal box opens and closes very quickly. Then I am presented with the following:

Something went wrong. Please contact PayPal if you have any questions. Error: /v2/checkout/orders returned status: 422 (Corr ID: cc4ebeb688f96, cc4ebeb688f96)

First, I have been trying to contact them....I have not got far.

Second, I made changes to my settings to Chrome browser to allow for pop ups, flash, and verified cookies were enabled.

Third, I tried using E explorer. Each time, same error!

Lastly, I went direct to paypal website, logged in just fine, searched for any settings that may prohibit related actions, didn't see any.  Hmmmm.....

I googled the error, it seems like maybe an internal deal between Audigon and paypal? maybe?


mplstereo

Showing 4 responses by uberwaltz

Yogi
I just checked and mine is/was in CAPS so looks like in my case PayPal had to "fix" something.... that previously was not broken !
Good old PayPal, nice to know they are on the lookout for our safety, I mean to feed the IRS.
Jetter
That was my impression.
However admin here said only the seller needed it as I had same problem myself this morning.
I already had merchant id so was unsure of problem so I rang PayPal.
They confirmed that Only the seller does need the merchant id.
So they looked at my account and even though I had merchant id it had not been verified by PayPal( whatever that truly means) so they cleared my roadblock and I should be all set.
I think sellers can possibly expect a hiccup on their first transaction and might have to get PayPal to verify then hopefully all set.
No you do not need to sign up for a PayPal business account although they most certainly would like you to.

The merchant id should work providing BOTH parties in the transaction have it.
Something to maybe ask a seller or buyer before trying to complete a transaction on Audiogon.