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Originally Posted by retiredguy123
I love Amazon and I buy almost everything from them. But, when I buy something online, a low price is not my primary concern. I really don't know much about eBay, but I would give it a try only if the seller will accept a direct credit card payment. I don't like Paypal, have never used it, and I never will use it. To me, it is a way for merchants to take away my Federal credit card legal protection rights. I think that a reputable merchant should deal directly with the customer, and not need to hide behind Paypal. I may buy something from eBay some day, but only if Paypal is not involved in the transaction.
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I’ve been using PayPal for years, and it is great. It’s very easy to use, and it is secure. I buy things from private sellers who aren’t set up to take credit cards, and I sell things to the same sort of people. That’s why PayPal is perfect for eBay. I also use it to send money to friends or relatives.
I can remember back when if I sold something on eBay, I might have to wait a week for a check to arrive, then another week for the check to clear, and then ship the package. With PayPal, the company informs me when the payment arrives and it is safe to ship, and that is usually at once. It is easy to transfer the money to my checking account. PayPal is essentially an escrow account, with the company taking the risk in return for a small fee.