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Debbs1
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Hello, I want to my somethings off a lady who makes them, now she has asked me to pay by friends and family, should I 

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kernowlass
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@Debbs1

 

A friends / family (or gift payment) is intended as a transfer of funds from family or friends to one another. For this reason, there is no processing fee when payment is made with bank or PayPal balance.
However as it is a “gift” payment, there is also no Buyer protection as no goods or services should have been exchanged.

If they are not close mates or family members you should never use that option as it enables the seller to evade his paypal fees and negates your buyer protection at the same time.

You also risk having your account limited for using this option when you are purchasing goods as its against Paypal rules. Smiley Sad

 

In other words in my personal opinion don't do it.


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Kudos / Solution appreciated.
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