I operate a private forum where the members all pay an equal portion of the hosting fees. Our forum has a subscription feature which would make it extremely easy for all of us to pay via paypal and me to pay the hosting company. However, our subscription is only $1 and Paypal charges us as a merchant and takes $.32 off each $1 payment.
How can I use the forum subscription feature to charge my members their fee without incurring merchant fees?
Ultimately, you're the one paying the fee's not your subscribers. Bump the subscription to $1.50 and you'll net more than than 1$ after the fee's. Nothing is free. How about a check? Whats a stamp cost?
I agree that PP needs to make money, but $.32 off one $1 tranaction is a little greedy, IMO. WE are not making any money on this. Not to mention, most of our members use paypal on a regular basis to buy items from one another. So, they still get their money from us somehow. I feel this tiny fee is gouging us.
There has to be another way. Checks are not an option.
Have you considered our micropayments rate? If your transactions are primarily under $10, it might be the best choice for you. Check out https://micropayments.paypal-labs.com/ for more information and how to sign up.
Hope this helps,
Adrian
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