Will become more so, now that eBay and PayPal are splitting. For sellers and buyers, there will be less protection. So, for sellers ask for payment via a bank check sent to you via US postal mail, not shipping until the check full clears, sometimes can take 30 days. Now that eBay and PayPal are divorced, eBay must permit this form of payment. They cannot force you into PayPal. For buyers, things will become more complicated. However, the buyer using a bank check sent via US Postal mail, will be able to use the Postal Fraud statutes and also be able to file a local police report if things get dicey. Believe me, a call to the seller from your local police department will get the seller's attention.
Paypal insecure?
I read this on another forum when a seller refused to use Paypal:
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I have heard such a horror stories from internet. Paypal doesn't offer any protection for sellers. Buyer can even send an empty letter back to seller to get a refund from Paypal. Just say that you want to send the item back you have purchased and provide a tracking number to get a refund."
I wonder if this is true??
I paid the seller via bank transfer and got the item as described.
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I have heard such a horror stories from internet. Paypal doesn't offer any protection for sellers. Buyer can even send an empty letter back to seller to get a refund from Paypal. Just say that you want to send the item back you have purchased and provide a tracking number to get a refund."
I wonder if this is true??
I paid the seller via bank transfer and got the item as described.