If receiving over $700, shall I use paypal or escrow?

Discussion in 'PayPal' started by flock09, Jul 23, 2008.

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    What can you recommend for receiving payments over $700? Shall I use escrow or paypal?

    I am a bit unconfident with paypal due to some reports, which makes me think of an alternative.

    I am afraid that once they have received their orders, they will have reports or have their credit card cancel the transaction leaving me with nothing.
     
    flock09, Jul 23, 2008 IP
  2. Eased

    Eased Well-Known Member

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    PayPal.

    I use PayPal for $1000 transactions all the time. Anything over $2k - $3k and your going to want to look into Escrow. However this really depends on what product or service is being sold. High value = Escrow, Lower Value = PayPal
     
    Eased, Jul 23, 2008 IP
  3. aspire

    aspire Well-Known Member

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    Choose the one you are comfortable with. PP is ok for $700 deals.
     
    aspire, Jul 23, 2008 IP
  4. Shazz

    Shazz Prominent Member

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    Paypal will kill you on fee with that amount lol
     
    Shazz, Jul 23, 2008 IP
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    nitinleew Well-Known Member

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    He can receive the money via personal account;)
     
    nitinleew, Jul 23, 2008 IP
  6. Shazz

    Shazz Prominent Member

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    I guess that works too.. :p
     
    Shazz, Jul 23, 2008 IP
  7. ih82lose

    ih82lose Active Member

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    #7
    I use paypal for transaction of that
    size all the time.

    But, it is a risk to use paypal. They
    can lock up your account, and take
    the money on a whim. If you don't
    trust the person sending, you are at
    a much higher risk using paypal vs
    escrow.com.
     
    ih82lose, Jul 23, 2008 IP
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    roger123 Active Member

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    Try Payoneer or Epassporte. It is much safer. And you can withdraw money from any Visa or Mastercard ATM.
     
    roger123, Jul 23, 2008 IP
  9. GSchneider

    GSchneider Peon

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    I would defiantly go with PayPal, have the sender SEND you the payment instead of accepting it through PayPal's gateway. This will save you from the 3% - 4% fee they charge you.
     
    GSchneider, Jul 23, 2008 IP
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    ShamsiOwnz Peon

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    I prefer paypal,you can use both,they are both great.
     
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    I'd just be wary if you don't know the buyer well they could do a payment reversal through PayPal and can leave you with no leg to stand on, PayPal have a history of siding with the buyer regardless of details.
     
    hwmax, Jul 23, 2008 IP
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    Dondon2d Peon

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    Doesn't it automatically upgrade if you receive more than 500$?
     
    Dondon2d, Jul 23, 2008 IP
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    inzpiration Active Member

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    I prefer Paypal, I've received up to $1000 in a single transaction without a problem ;) Use PP
     
    inzpiration, Jul 23, 2008 IP
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    nitinleew Well-Known Member

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    No,My brother tried.It will not automatically upgrade if you receive more than 500$
    Paypal allows only 2 accounts per person.(personal & premier)
    You will get 2 premier accounts if automatically upgrade :)
    Thanks
     
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  15. Rohit patel

    Rohit patel Prominent Member

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    Well PayPal have this option, so if you don't have ny trust on your buyer then you should use Escrow service for $700. If you think your buyer is honest then you can accept money in PayPal, but it should follow PayPal policy.:)
     
    Rohit patel, Jul 23, 2008 IP
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    Paypal payments is ok, but it's your choice. It depends what products your selling.
     
    Magina™, Jul 23, 2008 IP
  17. flock09

    flock09 Well-Known Member

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    A digital product (a website). Thanks for the suggestions. I may be using escrow, or possibly Payoneer or Epassporte as suggested above.
     
    flock09, Jul 24, 2008 IP
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    Raining Blood Active Member

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    Do not use paypal! Unless you know very well and sure about the buyer. There could be payment reversal and you will end up losing your stuff/service, money and your time.

    Good luck :D
     
    Raining Blood, Jul 24, 2008 IP