can i get my money refunded if i sent it as a gift

1flipper
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i sent someone $300 through paypal as a gift and wanted to get it back. is this protected the same way as if i paid them through an ebay auction or am i out of luck?

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PayPal_JasonD
PayPal Employee
PayPal Employee

Good question 1flipper!

 

Payments sent as gifts, are not protected by our Buyer Protection, due to the fact that there is no purchase made with a gift.  If you need a refund for this payment it will have to be initiated by the person whom you sent the gift.

 

Have a great weekend.

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