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As far as i understood it paypal gift is an instant payment method with no way of getting it back. It is only meant for personal gift payments but i have used it and recieved it on many occasions for selling items. Suits me as i pay no fees-it is more risky for the buyer though as they are gifting money to someone without any protection. I would have taken the gift payment from the buyer.0
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lindseykim13 wrote: »As far as i understood it paypal gift is an instant payment method with no way of getting it back.
That's the point that interests me. The "gifter" cannot claim SNAD or INR, but can they still claim unauthorised payment?0 -
Bumping as this interests me.
Am I right in thinking that PayPal gift payments are actually more hazardous for sellers than normal Paypal goods payments?
For Paypal goods payments chargebacks on the grounds of unauthorised credit card payments can be defended by showing Paypal your certificate of posting (COP).
But for Paypal gift payments there are officially no goods changing hands, so there's no defence for the seller at all.
Is my logic correct?
COP wouldn't be enough if someone did a chargeback, you'd need online tracking.0 -
Another a bit off topic... My daughter sent some perfume through Ebay / Royal Mail and it got lost somewhere on route, when she claimed she was told that perfume was not accepted under their legislation so her loss claim was refused.0
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COP wouldn't be enough if someone did a chargeback, you'd need online tracking.
Not true, a bank chargeback or fraudulent use of card chargeback which is being discussed here is defendable merely with proof of postage.
As for seller protection, I can't see how a bank claim could work if money was sent as a gift , if it can then the same rules of protection must apply so proof of posting will be sufficient.I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the eBay, Auctions, Car Boot & Jumble Sales, Boost Your Income, Praise, Vents & Warnings, Overseas Holidays & Travel Planning , UK Holidays, Days Out & Entertainments boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know.. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com.All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.0 -
She just sent me a really snotty email telling me that I've missed out, and tried to "advise" me on how to make sales. I'm really glad I said no to her now...Undergrad law student. Take my advice with a pinch of salt! :rotfl:0
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Id block her from bidding as well if they have gone funny about it.S.P.C member 1662 - target £3000
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