I got scammed on PayPal, sent something that wasn’t even close to what I paid for. The seller in China offered to refund half of the cost. I refused. PayPal ignored my further complaints and I got zero refund. It was only $30, but PayPal clearly had zero interest in consumer protection.
wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On May 7, 2022, at 10:55 AM, Dave <[email protected]> wrote: > > Even eBay is moving away from PayPal. > > Dave wo2x > > Sent from my waxed string and tin cans. > >> On May 7, 2022, at 1:43 PM, David Deelstra <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> Warning: Before you use PayPal to sell a rig, consider using something else. >> >> I just sold a rig through PayPal, with UPS tracking number, but after >> payment was received into my account, PayPal placed a 21 DAY HOLD on the >> funds. >> >> "We've placed the money on hold because this transaction is inconsistent >> with your previous selling activity. The money has been added to your on >> hold balance. It'll be available once we can confirm that your customer has >> received the goods or services." >> >> "Here's what you can do to get your money sooner >> >> Provide shipment information (Already done) >> >> Add a valid tracking number and your money will be available 1 day after >> PayPal confirms that the shipment has been delivered. (Again, already done) >> >> Print a shipping label" >> (I did not use their ShipStation service because the rig was packed and >> labeled before the payment was received by PayPal. >> >> The rig was delivered, no problems, notice of delivery was received, I have >> been an EBay seller since 1994, and a Paypal seller nearly as long. >> >> Do they do this with "Friends and Family" if the receiver has never received >> a large payment? >> >> I have spent over three hours attempting to reach a live person. >> >> Their customer service is the typical endless loop automated system. >> >> Caveat emptor, I guess. >> >> -Dave N7ISH >> >> -- >> This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. >> https://www.avast.com/antivirus >> >> ______________________________________________________________ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:[email protected] >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> Message delivered to [email protected] > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[email protected] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to [email protected] ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [email protected]
