wgm
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posted on August 13, 2003 09:59:23 AM new
this seller charges for her buyers to use PayPal. Well, not only does she clearly state there is a 5% fee to use PayPal, she goes even further to provide an example of what the total price would be if the selling price was $15.00!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=20044&item=3542658323
"Be kind. Remember everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle."  - Harry Thompson
"I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the blanket of the very freedom I provide and then questions the manner in which I provide it." - A Few Good Men
[ edited by wgm on Aug 13, 2003 09:59 AM ]
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wgm
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posted on August 13, 2003 10:03:23 AM new
hmmm, and just checked out her other auctions - actually just one other auction running right now - and she only charges 3% to accept PayPal on that one.
Am I misssing something or is this still against eBay and PP policy????
"Be kind. Remember everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle." - Harry Thompson
"I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the blanket of the very freedom I provide and then questions the manner in which I provide it." - A Few Good Men
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trai
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posted on August 13, 2003 10:06:27 AM new
Am I misssing something or is this still against eBay and PP policy????
Yes, it is! All it would take is for one of their bidders to turn them in.
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neroter12
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posted on August 13, 2003 10:13:07 AM new
I wonder if this is the same seller that stated in one of her auctions:"You can use paypal if you pay my paypal fees".
(I should have brought that one in here)
lol...I'd love to be able put that in my auctions!!
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AuctionAce
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posted on August 13, 2003 10:19:44 AM new
It would have taken far less effort to turn this seller than to post here.
If you really want to make a crusade out of turning in these illegal auctions you can place various combination of "paypal fees" and such in the search engine w/ descriptions and find hundreds of them and turn them in too. That's all ebay would have to do to find them but they will not do that and will only respond to other ebayers turning in these auctions instead.
-------------- sig file ----------- He who angers you controls you
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wgm
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posted on August 13, 2003 10:27:20 AM new
If you really want to make a crusade out of turning in these illegal auctions
You know, Ace...I posted this pretty much for entertainment value, not because I am on a crusade. If I were on a crusade, it would be to raise money to get you an attitude makeover...I read thread after thread where you get off on belittling posters and posting your sarcasm-laced advice.
I tell you, I would like to buy you for what you are worth, and sell you for what you THINK you are worth 
"Be kind. Remember everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle." - Harry Thompson
"I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the blanket of the very freedom I provide and then questions the manner in which I provide it." - A Few Good Men
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neroter12
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posted on August 13, 2003 11:49:12 AM new
Wgm, I dont think he meant that toward you.
Not that I can read his mind; but I read it as just a general statement. I think Ace is very resolution oriented and was bringing that to the topic of illegal selling practices.
:;shrug:; funny how people read into things different ways.
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AuctionAce
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posted on August 13, 2003 11:52:44 AM new
For all we know it is one of your competitors. That has been done here before.
I went on a crusade about three years ago and turned in a few hundred of these paypal fees sellers but realized that if ebay doesn't care then why should I.
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neroter12
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posted on August 13, 2003 11:59:55 AM new
See, wgm? He was talken about himself!!
I am not going to do EBAY's job for them either! Got enu sh** of my own to do!
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lattefor2
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posted on August 13, 2003 12:26:15 PM new
Hi, If I am not mistaken I believe you are allowed to charge credit card fees in Europe, and this account is From Waterford England so it may be acceptable coming from the United Kingdom. I am sure I read this when pay pal opened its services to Foreign countries.
Reenie
I don't get even....I get even better Jimmy Hoffa
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tomwiii
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posted on August 13, 2003 12:44:43 PM new
It is LEGAL in the UK to charge a SURCharge for CC use -- therefore, PayPal had to amend its TOS to acknowledge this fact -- however, UK sellers are ONLY allowed to charge this surcharge to UK bidders!
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PayPal Surcharging Policy Update
Notice Date: July 10, 2003
Effective Date: July 25, 2003
PayPal's No Surcharge Policy has been updated to clarify when surcharging may occur in the United Kingdom. Section V of the Payments (Sending, Receiving, and Withdrawals) Policy describes the conditions under which sellers residing in the UK and listing items for sale on a UK-based website may impose a surcharge (a fee to the buyer for accepting credit card payments).
The conditions are:
Both the buyer and the seller reside in the United Kingdom;
The purchase price is paid in Pounds Sterling;
The surcharge imposed by the seller is no greater than is necessary to recover the receiving fees incurred by the seller; and
The seller clearly indicates to the buyer prior to the buyer's submission of a bid or (in non-auction transactions) prior to the completion of the purchase that a surcharge will be incurred, and the amount of the surcharge
PayPal continues to discourage surcharging as it believes it is detrimental to both buyers and sellers. We will continue to evaluate the effects and incidences of surcharging on our community over the coming months and may continue to revise our policies on this issue in the future.
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Ralphie loves Mr Blonde:
"Are you gonna bark all day little doggie, or are you gonna bite?"
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lattefor2
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posted on August 13, 2003 12:51:42 PM new
Thanks Tom, I did not realize it was limited to the United Kingdom nor did I realize that both the buyer and seller must reside there. I learn here everyday.
Reenie
I don't get even....I get even better Jimmy Hoffa
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inot
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posted on August 13, 2003 12:52:41 PM new
TOM....you forgot " SO THERE Humpf ( correct spelling?) !!!"
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tomwiii
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posted on August 13, 2003 12:58:21 PM new
Ralphie usually pronounces it: Hruuumph!
....so, there!
 
Ralphie loves Mr Blonde:
"Are you gonna bark all day little doggie, or are you gonna bite?"
http://members.ebay.com/aboutme/vidrat/
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Libra63
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posted on August 13, 2003 01:16:23 PM new
Dang...I wish I had a smart dog like Ralphie. I bet he does most of your work for you so you can come in here and brag. Good for Ralphie, but better for you. Keep Ralphie working, but at least give him a treat now and then.
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