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DaveMcCormick
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I've tried to sell other "virtual" items through Paypal; and nine times out of ten it would end in tears. So now I don't trust Paypal at all - with anyone at all!
Yeah - it limits business; but its worth it for the peace of mind.
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oldschoolgamer
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Joined: 10 Jul 2008
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Location: New England
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Posted: 07/10/08 - 05:53 Post subject:
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| DaveMcCormick wrote: | I've tried to sell other "virtual" items through Paypal; and nine times out of ten it would end in tears. So now I don't trust Paypal at all - with anyone at all!
Yeah - it limits business; but its worth it for the peace of mind. |
ok so i read this thread and it seams most folks claim only use paypal if the buyer is verified..
but my question is, i seen a few folks asking about bank transfers and nobody answered..how safe is it doing it like this?
also, i read on this site western union was a pretty safe way to do this type of deal..can anyone verify that western union is a safe way to do these types of transactions?
thanks in advance
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Shadowane
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Joined: 10 Jul 2008
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Posted: 07/10/08 - 09:04 Post subject:
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I dont really think people scam paypal
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vivduka
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Joined: 13 Jul 2008
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Posted: 07/13/08 - 04:13 Post subject:
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I find paypal to be mildly safe, never really had any troubles.
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shamone
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Joined: 13 Jul 2008
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Posted: 07/13/08 - 18:22 Post subject:
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What happens if a seller gets scammed by someone? They lose their game account AND their PayPal account goes into a negative balance?
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swgnaritus
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Joined: 15 Jul 2008
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Posted: 07/15/08 - 03:10 Post subject:
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I have had success using paypal.
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xdamagedx
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Joined: 19 Jul 2008
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Posted: 07/19/08 - 01:08 Post subject:
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They can scam you, but I feel verified paypal accounts are more trusted, so sell to verified paypal accouts.
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AccountOutlet
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Joined: 18 Jul 2008
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Posted: 07/21/08 - 19:10 Post subject:
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I HIGHLY recommend using Googlecheckout is MUCH more safer for the seller.
If not Western union is the best way to go too.
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LOLOYOMO1
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Joined: 21 Jul 2008
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Location: K-Town
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Posted: 07/22/08 - 02:27 Post subject:
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I always thought it was safe, but after reading some of the replies, I am not sure. I sold some stuff before... does this mean they can take back their money anytime they want or what?
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mpnz
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Joined: 16 Jul 2008
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Posted: 07/22/08 - 02:42 Post subject:
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Not sure what's safe anymore :/
If I can avoid using paypal altogether, I'll do so...
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nbaballers121
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Joined: 03 Jul 2008
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Location: Somewhere under the rainbow
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Posted: 07/22/08 - 08:14 Post subject:
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Its safe just accept it.
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indian555
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Joined: 21 Jul 2008
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Posted: 07/23/08 - 14:04 Post subject:
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| asdasdasd wrote: | | I have made an article in the selling\buying\trading section. Check it out, Will help you out. |
That was very helpful. Thanks!
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justankase
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Joined: 23 Jul 2008
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Posted: 07/23/08 - 17:28 Post subject:
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how makes sellin gyour account not worth it
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allstate1545
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Joined: 26 Jul 2008
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Posted: 07/26/08 - 14:01 Post subject:
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From what it looks like from going through these forums... everything is semi-safe. Just have to trust people and hope you don't get screwed.
Cheers,
AllState
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thunderhead
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Joined: 30 Jul 2008
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Posted: 08/03/08 - 08:54 Post subject:
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I'm looking to sell my account too and I'm pretty concerned about this. Thanks for making a post on it and thanks to the people who answered even though I'm not the OP. I found some good info here.
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yubi
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Joined: 30 Jul 2008
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Posted: 08/04/08 - 03:02 Post subject:
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Just dont accept credit card payments
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OneDude
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Joined: 07 Aug 2008
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Posted: 08/07/08 - 02:48 Post subject:
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| asdasdasd wrote: | | I have made an article [about Claim&Cancel] in the selling\buying\trading section. Check it out, Will help you out. |
Doesn't Claim & Cancel only work like once?
I mean wouldn't Paypal get miffed if you Claim & Cancel every transaction?
... that's assuming one has multiple accounts/items for sale. It will work fine if one only has one transaction of such kind I guess.
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LOLOYOMO1
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Joined: 21 Jul 2008
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Posted: 08/07/08 - 20:30 Post subject:
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I have had many paypal accounts just to be safe. I usually get the money and give the account. Then I close the account and recieve my check in about 2 weeks from paypal. That way nobody can scam me.
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entr0py
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Posted: 08/13/08 - 23:23 Post subject:
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loloyoma, wait, so you're saying if the seller closes their account right after transferring the funds, the buyer won't be able to reverse the charges? What about that 2 week period it takes for paypal to transfer the funds?
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cybrex
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Posted: 08/14/08 - 10:17 Post subject:
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I just got screwed out of 500 dollars by selling to someone on this site that then protested the charges after I sent the info. The scammers are using other people's info at times, too. They then make a 2nd account in the same name, transfer everything over, etc.
I wouldn't give the account info until you receive the money, not just have it sent to you via paypal and then give out the acct info the moment you see the payment.
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Rivyysh
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Posted: 08/14/08 - 10:40 Post subject:
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i had a good experience with paypal....but reading this thread, i guess i got lucky :O
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cybrex
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Posted: 08/14/08 - 10:43 Post subject:
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| Rivyysh wrote: | | i had a good experience with paypal....but reading this thread, i guess i got lucky :O |
I've sold like 4 accts total. I've had success too, but I'd never do it again. The scammers have gotten MUCH more prevalent in the past 18 months. Don't give acct info until you've SECURED the physical cash. They'll f**k ya.
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Mastercook
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Posted: 08/14/08 - 21:45 Post subject:
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Just watch out.. just dont give all info till you have the money in your bank account.. I got gay'd by not doing that the first time
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Submerged
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Posted: 08/20/08 - 15:11 Post subject:
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Definitely watch out for emails from "paypal" when you buy something saying that the money is in escrow and once you ship an item or verify the trade, the funds will be released. Totally fake but almost convincing.
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DruidPriest
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Posted: 08/21/08 - 21:43 Post subject:
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I've had verified paypal buyers say their account was hacked and I've lost out on a lot of money. they can only do this so many times, but they still do it.
yes after you give them your account they will take back their paypal money after stripping your account, and in the event you dont remember your account information they will sell the account too or use it to farm gold.
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kst4r
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Posted: 08/23/08 - 02:51 Post subject:
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Paypal has such a weak dispute system it's quite easy to get scammed, unless you can provide solid proof which is hard to come about for e-transactions.
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guycheesy2121
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Posted: 09/02/08 - 20:23 Post subject:
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What the first reply said
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roughriderz
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Posted: 09/12/08 - 23:57 Post subject:
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Selling internet items i.e accounts they can get their money back unless you were to send them something via mail such as a card or anything that you could supply to paypal as a tracking number
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Tab88
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Posted: 09/14/08 - 18:58 Post subject:
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| DaveMcCormick wrote: | I've tried to sell other "virtual" items through Paypal; and nine times out of ten it would end in tears. So now I don't trust Paypal at all - with anyone at all!
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Yea I generally find transactions over paypal are getting less and less reliable.
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slinkster
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Posted: 09/26/08 - 16:57 Post subject:
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Are personal checks safe.. Me and another person are thinking of doing a trade with a impartial middleman. I give him the account and the person buying the account sends me the personal check and once i cash it the middleman gives the account to the buyer.. does anyone see any flaws in that method.
Only thing that could be a problem IMO is if the middleman gets greedy and steals the account but i dont think he will.
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