Has the Paypal Killer Finally Arrived? - Comments Page 3

Thank you. I haven't even started to read the Paypal article, but I feel it. I have been looking for an alternative because they're screwy. Caused me many problems.

I can't say much about SquareCash's coolness; as it's not availed to us in SuperCool UK.
However, I have been using PayPal for many years, to buy stuff on eBayUK. I do not like the fact that PayPal take a high percentage of my money before it reaches the item sellers; but cannot see a way to break PayPal's virtual monopoly.
It is not only convenient; but might also provide an extra degree of security: as you don't divulge your banking or creditcard details to everyone: only PayPal.
On the minus side, using PayPal, you may not be covered by the Visa (or MasterCard, etcetera) guarantee; which usually covers (at least here in UK) the cost of the transaction in case of the dishonesty, disappearance or bankruptcy of a supplier for instance.
So, I'm still torn twixt convenient, safe, PayPal; and a less convenient credit card, with the danger of prolonged hassle: if some seller uses my credit card details dishonestly; and I then have to enter protracted negotiations with the credit card issuer: to show that I hadn't agreed a payment.
Meanwhile, I'd love a UK version of SquareCash to check out...... please!

Bullet, I get that same Popup when I use my ABC news site. I finally solved it by unchecking the Compatibility view, Fix it immediately.

On Paypak/ebay I used buy it now for two Lighted Remotes it stated 2 on the listing. I paid with Paypal, I also won a bid the same day for another lighted remote. I received the two which had a tracking number. I never received the 3rd. I contacted the seller half a dozen times. He said that they were one and the same.

I called Paypal and opened a dispute, Paypal the said that I shoud file with ebay and transferred me. I was able to speak to the ebay CSR who said that they would investigzte. They refunded my buy it now. Icontacted them and said it is the wrong refund $20.00. The bid was for $30.00.

Seller said it was delivered citing the buy it now tracking #. Eventually I was able to convince ebay that the seller was trying to confuse the issue na called me a thief. Ebay sent me an email sayong that I had to call them within 72 hours or they would rue in the sellers favor.

For 3 days every time I called I was on hold for anywhere from 2-7 hours several times each day, I just left the speaker phone on. Finally after about a total of 20 some + hours I got a CSR. She agreed with me and put in a refund as their guarantee states. She said that they hired new CSR starting today. I was an ebay customer since 1999.
I much prefer using Amazon Prime, wher you can return an item or file a claim and they call you back refund the payment or you can print out an RMA and sent the item bac. as soon as the Carrier scans the item they refund or send you a new item.

My only complaint with ebay is that they have poor service contacting via phone, email takes a few days to get a reply, and they then tell you to call and you explain it all again after many hours on hold.
Any problems with non ebay sellers is using PayPal is settled within a few days.

Although ebay owns paypal, they have split onto separate services. BTW I use my Debit card a lot and I set a over $5.00 limit and the Bank emails me notifying me of the transactions. They also call me if they think there is suspicious activity.
In most cases no problem. In 25 plus yrs. Twice I had to close the DB card and have them issue me a new one. Using it as a CC I get points, of course the money comes out from my checking acct. right away. notification is the same same with their 2 credit cards.

I used Paypal for less than a year in my business. It was the worst business that I ever had to deal with. Anything is better. Anything at all.