Hey all, I am curious to know how you handle smallish transactions (<$75 via PayPal) for graphics/services/domains/etc? As a buyer, do you prefer to pay half of the amount up-front and the rest once you get the goods? Do you handle it some other way? Do you create a contract of some sort? Thanks James
As a buyer, i will send full amount...If i cant get the goods, i can report to Paypal.... For other payment method, i may just send half of amount and the rest after i get the goods.
I generally just do what the designer asks. Some ask for half up front some ask for it all after the work has been completed. Obviously I prefer to pay after, just to make sure everything is completed the way I want it, but 50/50 is reasonable as well.
The same for me. I'd never buy something if I'm not sure the seller will deliver it, so when I buy I pay the full amount before I get the product. I never saw anywhere that half split, when you pay a half before and a half after you get the goods, but to me it seems very reasonable. Good Luck
Paypal is the safest and fairest for both parties. Disputing aspect takes care of it for buyer, and seller is prepaid, so covered. The half-half principle doesn;t work out well, usually, as many buyers short-change sellers. I have been stung way too many times, myself Some ppl feel virtual goods and svcs are free.
If I don't feel I can trust the person, I will not do business with them. Otherwise. if they want the amount up front, I don't care. Don't work with some one who give a "Great Deal" but looks shaky.