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How much to send for.

Hi all I need to send a Paypal request for £31.13, what would be the total I need to ask for before Paypal take their slice. The request is from someone in Russia.

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  • soolin
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    I can't help with the amount as I'm rubbish at the cross currency costs. However if you are planning to send anything to Russia be careful, stuff has a habit of getting stuck at customs out there for ever which usually results in a PayPal claim for INR. eBay warned about The Russian Federation issues for a long while, but I think they took the warning off recently. I still will not send there .
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  • shezza2
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    soolin wrote: »
    I can't help with the amount as I'm rubbish at the cross currency costs. However if you are planning to send anything to Russia be careful, stuff has a habit of getting stuck at customs out there for ever which usually results in a PayPal claim for INR. eBay warned about The Russian Federation issues for a long while, but I think they took the warning off recently. I still will not send there .

    Thanks for the advise.
    Would this apply to something purchased off Ebay, could the buyer still get the payment reversed.
  • soolin
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    shezza2 wrote: »
    Thanks for the advise.
    Would this apply to something purchased off Ebay, could the buyer still get the payment reversed.

    Buyers have exactly the same protection with PayPal regardless of where they buy.
    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.
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