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Old 08-16-2020, 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 View Post
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.
One big advantage I like with a PayPal is that I am not giving my credit card number out to each merchant individually and trusting their security practices. There is also a level of protection using a big name middle-man for the transaction.