I have just read about 10 different messages here on the paypal community boards that say there is 'no seller protections' for local pickup, time and time people are advised here on the boards against accepting paypal for a local pickup and I feel a little confused as this seems to break ebays safe payment rule? So this only relates to the "SELLER protection policy"? Where is the corresponding page with the buyer protection policy outlining this same thing because I cannot find it?
S5.1 The PayPal Seller Protection Policy will not apply to a transaction if:
d. The item is delivered in person or picked up in person;
Furthermore it seems like it is strictly against ebay rules to refuse to accept paypal (or an alternative 'safe payment method') so where does that leave people when buyers insist on using paypal which is sometimes convenient, easier and safer than carrying around a sum of cash. It just seems like people are being advised to break ebay rules by refusing to accept paypal for pickup but many people are seemingly left no choice because paypal refuses to cover the seller in case of a credit card chargeback (IF SO WHY?) is this the deal? Because if it is it seems like a pretty bum deal and seems like there is literally no "right" choice to make as no matter what your beaking ebay rules or putting money at risk
Accepted Payments Policy
eBay wants to ensure that the marketplace offers buyers safe, appropriate and convenient payment choices for the marketplace.
Safer payment method requirements
For most categories of listings on eBay.com.au, sellers need to offer at least one of the following safer payment choices:
PayPal
Paymate
Credit card processed through the seller's Internet merchant account
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