I have read all 11 pages of this topic. Several people have discussed accepting checks or money orders. I would love to still accept both but the category I sell in (as is true for most categories), checks and money orders are not accepted. (http://pages.ebay.com/help/policies/accepted-payments-policy.html) My listings were not accepted for post until I took out the words "check or money orders".
Does anyone have any experience with the other accepted forms of payment: ProPay, Moneybookers, or Paymate? I am going to check them out but would love to hear someone else's experiences.
I agree that the policy is not fair. I think ebay/paypal is getting worse and worse for the seller. I started selling because DH lost his job. I had someone tell me that they did not receive their package. According to the PO tracking, they did receive their package. I know the PO could make mistakes and I was fixing to return the money until the buyer said "every time this happens, I get my money back or get another item for free". Every time this happens? That sent up a red flag. I've never had it happen, buying or selling in the years I've been on ebay. Either she has a dishonest neighbor stealing her packages or she is dishonest. Needless to say, when I wouldn't return her money, she left negative feedback. I paid the extra amount to have tracking and I had proof that it was delivered in the confirmation number. I called ebay and I was assured that the negative feedback would be removed because I had the tracking info and proof of arrival. Days went by and it wasn't removed. I emailed them and asked why and received a very rude response from ebay stating that she was entitled to her opinion and they would not remove it unless they received a court order requiring them to do so. I was told PO confirmation was not "legal proof of receipt". Hello? If I had the money to hire an attorney over something so minor, would I being selling my belongings on ebay? OK. Why do we buy delivery confirmation if it isn't proof?
Sorry, that was off original topic but it still chaps me that I no longer have 100% because of this person who most likely is a scammer. This is just another example of ebay/paypal getting too big and not really looking out for the seller and in some cases the buyer. I am looking for alternatives and will look at this loffer.com that someone else mentioned. I haven't had great luck with Craig's list and since I really need the money, I will have to continue with ebay/paypal until I find a good alternative.
Thanks for all of your comments and the possible alternatives.
