Paypal Vs Other

Discussion in 'PayPal' started by jerome, Nov 18, 2006.

  1. eddy2099

    eddy2099 Peon

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  2. VIP

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    #62
    I have never had a prolem with paypal. I don't even know of any others besides google.
     
    VIP, Nov 23, 2006 IP
  3. currenz

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    #63
    I can not use Google Checkout at the moment. :eek: I hope I can use it soon.
     
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    #64
    Okay,

    I'm going to add to this loooong discussion because I just recently wrote an article on the topic. Basically, you need Paypal if you are going to do anything online because the whole online world uses Paypal BUT you should be careful and realize that you are vulnerable to their crap.

    My personal solution to this is to simply keep a low balance in my account. Once it gets over a certain amount I withdraw and put it in the bank, where it is protected by the government. :cool:

    BTW, I didn't write the summary which starts the article out and I don't believe it is quite accurate.
     
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  5. jerome

    jerome Banned

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    #65
    Is there any government support for any of them?
     
    jerome, Nov 24, 2006 IP
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    #66
    Hi Guys,

    Lots of you seem to prefer Paypal. I guess I'm curious why?

    Stability / Availability: Very Good
    Ease of Implementation: Good
    Support: Poor
    Customer Usability: Fair (barely)

    That would be my rating of Paypal...

    Does anyone know of some payment companies that allow you to completely customize the look and feel of the checkout process? This is an important feature to many clients, but is not widely offered among payment services.

    -bmack
     
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  7. Bigjerr

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    I loved Paypal..that is...up till a week ago. Right out of nowhere, my site sales dropped dramatically. I started hunting for the reason why. I finally found what I think is causing it. Paypal now requires the buyer to include their phone number. I checked the option to NOT ask for it, but it does anyway.
    I called Paypal up, and the lady that FINALLY (45 minutes) answered, told me to uncheck the selection for 'require phone number'. I told her it WAS unchecked. So she went and got a supervisor, who told me that PAYPAL now requires it. I asked why there was an option to uncheck it. He could not answer that.
    I don't know about you, but I can't see handing out my phone number just to buy something. I get enough unwanted calls as it is. And I'm sure my customers feel the same. This has hurt my business badly.
     
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  8. jerome

    jerome Banned

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    #68
    I heard this type of story first time.

    How ever its not good in my words...
     
    jerome, Nov 25, 2006 IP
  9. mixke

    mixke Prominent Member

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    #69
    whew ... never knew this before. Gonna have look now . thnx for notifying ;) :)
     
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  10. jerome

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    #70
    Never knew about the Payal!!!
     
    jerome, Nov 25, 2006 IP
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    #71
    Anyone use GreenZap?
     
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  12. saadahmed007

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    #72
    What is Greenzap?:confused:?
    Saad
     
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  13. jerome

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    #73
    I heard the name greenzap first time.
     
    jerome, Nov 27, 2006 IP
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    #74
    Even I had greenzap, but due to so less number of ppl use it and less stores that accept. I have decided not use it.
    Hope they improve and provide a competitive solution.
     
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  15. mixke

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    #75
    Not worthed when you have servcies like Paypal / Moneybookers ;) :)
     
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    #76
    paypal is definetly the best but Google checkout will definetly be a serious competitor for paypal after it offers the service in more countrys
     
    iul, Nov 27, 2006 IP
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    #77
    Yea but possibly you need to run one more payment processor along with paypal, such as 2checkout, worldpay, chronopay, moneybookers ect depending on your customers need. I think paypal is not just sufficient in case.
     
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  18. jerome

    jerome Banned

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    #78
    I think these names are not so much famous as PayPal.
     
    jerome, Dec 12, 2006 IP
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    #79
    e-gold would be the best if it was easier to buy =p
     
    goodkid, Dec 16, 2006 IP
  20. jerome

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    #80
    Please tell more about it...
     
    jerome, Dec 17, 2006 IP