Paypal horror stories

Discussion in 'PayPal' started by ian_batten, Oct 30, 2006.

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    Anyone got any good, juicy paypal horror stories? I have had several cases where I have lost a few hundred pounds, after the funds not being returned through a claim when my item had not been sent.
    I think the idea of filing a payment claim is both daunting for buyers, and sellers. My experiences certainly "put me off" paypal, however I still use it just for it's convenience.
     
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    everyone has been ripped of by a person (not paypal) that doesnt make it a paypal horror story.
    Paypal is a business, tehy are in it to mkae money. Stopping to save someone $100 when it costs them $150 for the customer support isn't going to happen.
    That said, there is no way to prove transactions for most digital goods, so why should they care about chargebacks
     
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    I once lost $1000 through a stupid ebay dispute. A guy bought a brand new ipod off me - then he claimed it wasnt working after just 2 days.

    Made up a false lie - that really hit me but I didnt let that stop me using their service. I need paypal for my online ventures :)

    Now my account is fine!
     
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    who sells an ipod for $1,000?
    lol
    I have only been chargebacked once... thankfully
    been duped a couple other times but paypal couldnt do too much
     
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