Zero bidders not using Paypal

chja

I have no problem selling to zero feedback bidders.

All of my listings state "payment by Paypal only" and my preferences are set so that you can not bid without a Paypal account.

Yet I have one item won by a zero bidder who wants to post a payment and where to send it, claiming that they do not have Paypal.

I have had another enquiry from one that wants to buy a couple of 99p items and pay by bank transfer.

Alarm bells are ringing, but I'm not really sure why. I don't think I have upset anyone that might want to neg me.

Any thoughts ?

soolin

Youngsters is my only thought.

I have been selling a lot of stuff , mainly donated by my own sons' through a private selling account rather than my business. After several years of not receiving payment by any other means than paypal I have started getting postal orders right left and centre.They all go to people that sound young, a lot to university addresses and some even mention their mum will send me a cheque or such like.

chja

Good thinking - thanks.

so2006

I would only accept postal orders or cash (But make sure it is real and that the seller will send it at there own risk).

durham_girl

so2006 wrote: »

(But make sure it is real and that the seller will send it at there own risk).

Do you mean the buyer? Or even the sender?

bigoggy2007

so2006 wrote: »

I would only accept postal orders or cash (But make sure it is real and that the seller will send it at there own risk).

i wish a seller would send me a postal order and the item i won.:rotfl::rotfl:

i think you got a bit mixed up:D

Premier_2

chja wrote: »

I have no problem selling to zero feedback bidders.

All of my listings state "payment by Paypal only" and my preferences are set so that you can not bid without a Paypal account.

Yet I have one item won by a zero bidder who wants to post a payment and where to send it, claiming that they do not have Paypal.

I have had another enquiry from one that wants to buy a couple of 99p items and pay by bank transfer.

Alarm bells are ringing, but I'm not really sure why. I don't think I have upset anyone that might want to neg me.

Any thoughts ?

You can insist that buyers pay you using one of the payment methods that you list - in your case that would be only by paypal.

You can issue a non-paying bidder claim against anyone that fails to pay you by one of the acceptable methods.

melliott1963

chja wrote: »

I have had another enquiry from one that wants to buy a couple of 99p items and pay by bank transfer.

I don't see your problem with this particular query.

Bank Transfer is the safest way you can receive money - No chargebacks, no paypal fees.

I'm sure most people would take up this offer as quickly as possible.

pippitypip_2

I disagree with using bank transfer as payment - you would have to give out your bank details to do so.

:eek:

Postal orders are your best bet if you want to let these people buy the items. Don't post until you've cashed the postal order - and confirm that will be the case before they pay. Postal orders cash immediately I understand though..

hth,
pippitypip

Premier_2

As I understand it Postal Orders can only be cashed if they are uncrossed. If they are crossed they need to be paid into a bank account and take time to clear - I'm not sure how long, I guess the same as a cheque. i.e. 6 working days

pippitypip_2

Premier you're quite right, I looked into it:
http://www.postoffice.co.uk/portal/po/content1?catId=73500709&mediaId=73500713

I assume on requesting payment you could always ask for an uncrossed PO and state if you receive a crossed PO you would have to wait for it to clear before posting the item - no difference at all there from accepting a cheque - if they're happy to wait - why not?

pippitypip