| Tim10 |
Fri Jan 11, 2008 8:54 pm |
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90% of us trade via Paypal - here's how to avoid frustration.
Unfortunately Paypal is really setup and engineered to "scrape" the transaction information directly from Ebay.
Historically, about 1/2 of the Paypal I've received has no clue of why it's sent OR it simply has something like "Dub Partz - THANX." as the note.
Most folks forget that email addresses are rarely screen names.. and that many folks have paypal coming and going.
To efficiently use paypal we must do the following
Before Starting to Paypal
Address
If you do not have an address listed in your Paypal profile, automatic shipping will not work. You will not be able to track your parts - your trading buddy will have to send you clarification emails.
Banking-Balance or "float"
Set up automatic bank transfers OR "float" a balance in your account. Using the ECHECK option will delay finalizing your transaction for days while the "check" clears.
How to use Paypal to Pay
1- Go to website www.Paypal.com
2- Enter your Login and Password
3- Along the upper-right side of your paypal screen click "send money"
4- Enter TRADING PARTNER's EMAIL ADDRESS into the "to box"
5-Enter the payment ammount into the "ammount" box
6-Click "Goods"
7-Click "Continue"
(The next screen will confirm the amount and contact information)
8-Confirm your payment amount
9-Confirm your shipping address
10-Cut&Paste the Samba Item description into "subject"
11-In the message type in the following
Message Box Should Include:
-Full Name
-Full Item Description (cut & paste the Samba Ad > > > > Title)
-Emergency Contact Phone Number
-Street Shipping Address
-Any Personal or specific notes (It's a good idea to request a confirmation)
12-Click on "SEND MONEY" button
13-You're done. |
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| Icy |
Sat Jan 12, 2008 7:23 am |
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| Good advice. The same holds true for people mailing payment via snail mail. I hate it when I get payment a couple of weeks after the fact and I have to deduce what it's for. |
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| Tim10 |
Mon Mar 10, 2008 8:16 pm |
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Icy..
I always insist they email a copy of the money order and include our emails in their payment.
Money orders only show up 1/2 the time and frequently don't have required clues.
T. |
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| Tim10 |
Tue Apr 08, 2008 6:00 pm |
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CHECK YOUR ADDRESS
I just had an instance where someone moved.. the shipping documents showed his prior address. Unfortunatley from this side it's tough to tell who lives where.
Tim |
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| Tim10 |
Wed Apr 16, 2008 1:32 am |
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MAILING ADDRESS
If you move - file for forwarding address service with the United States Post Office.
Then edit and save your new mailing address in Paypal.
Unfortunately I had to pay to get a properly address part back from the postal service - I'll then have to pay to send it again. |
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| Tim10 |
Mon Apr 21, 2008 12:43 pm |
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Shipping Mistake - Please Use Full information in paypal - Tyler Davison and Edward Hatcher
I received a Paypal that only said "this is Tyler" the other one said "looking forward to the cups" Unfortunately abbreviated notes are tough to figure out.
Copy of note to 2 parties
Unfortunately there has been a misshipment that I'm going to ask you two to
help clear up.
I shipped some CV cups to the wrong addrress - they went to Tyler Davidson
instead of Edward Hatcher.
Unfortunately it's common to receive abbreviated information.
Tyler.. please send the CV Cups to EDWARD HATCHER (address below). OR do not
open the box and return to sender. I'll pay postage either way.
Please confirm this message
Tim
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| Tim10 |
Tue May 06, 2008 8:12 am |
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Some folks ask why I'm sooo picky on exacting details.
This is a snippet of Sunday's shipping.
Most of these parts were free... buyer pays shipping
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