[Videolib] Using Paypal
Hello, We have found that a large number of vendors use Paypal for billing, which is problematic for us. Once you spend more than $5,000 on a Paypal account you have to link it to a checking account, which we have been unable to do with a university account. The person who was previously purchasing DVDs at my library had been using her personal Paypal account, but I am now looking at hiring someone new and am reluctant to require anyone to do that. So, fellow university libraries, how do you handle purchases from vendors who use Paypal? Ursula Ursula Scholz Head, Access Services usch...@luc.edu / 773-508-2636 Cudahy Library Loyola University Chicago VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors.
Re: [Videolib] Using Paypal
I doubt you can convince a university to do this, but this is what I do with the EVIL paypal which frankly should be sued by the government for anti-trust. Remember they claim they are a service to help to use CC safely but you give up ALL the protections you have with a CC when you use them. OK after the rant here is my suggestion. Since there is no way in hell I will allow them access to my real bank account, I set up a 2nd one and put $100 in it. I am sure the University is a BIG customer of whatever bank you use so it really should not be that hard. Then just link paypal to that account. Jessica On Mon, Oct 22, 2012 at 10:38 AM, Ursula Scholz usch...@luc.edu wrote: Hello, We have found that a large number of vendors use Paypal for billing, which is problematic for us. Once you spend more than $5,000 on a Paypal account you have to link it to a checking account, which we have been unable to do with a university account. The person who was previously purchasing DVDs at my library had been using her personal Paypal account, but I am now looking at hiring someone new and am reluctant to require anyone to do that. So, fellow university libraries, how do you handle purchases from vendors who use Paypal? Ursula Ursula Scholz Head, Access Services usch...@luc.edu / 773-508-2636 Cudahy Library Loyola University Chicago VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors. VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors.
Re: [Videolib] Using Paypal
Could you use a third party jobber to purchase those items for you? Someone who is a registered vendor with your institution? They would buy the items on their PayPal account then sell them to you. They usually charge a small commission, but at least you get your items. Matt __ Matt Ball Media and Collections Librarian Clemons Library University of Virginia mattb...@virginia.edu 434-924-3812 From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Ursula Scholz Sent: Monday, October 22, 2012 10:39 AM To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu Subject: [Videolib] Using Paypal Hello, We have found that a large number of vendors use Paypal for billing, which is problematic for us. Once you spend more than $5,000 on a Paypal account you have to link it to a checking account, which we have been unable to do with a university account. The person who was previously purchasing DVDs at my library had been using her personal Paypal account, but I am now looking at hiring someone new and am reluctant to require anyone to do that. So, fellow university libraries, how do you handle purchases from vendors who use Paypal? Ursula Ursula Scholz Head, Access Services usch...@luc.edumailto:usch...@luc.edu / 773-508-2636 Cudahy Library Loyola University Chicago VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors.
Re: [Videolib] Using Paypal
Hello Ursula, We are encountering this problem now as well. We previously got around the 'checking account' requirement by having one of our staff members get the PayPal credit card. If you get the PayPal credit card, you have to use it during the year, at least once. The problem was that we never used this card to pay for our purchases; we used our departmental credit card. Because we never used their credit card, PayPal recently cancelled it and has refused to send us a new one. We can send perhaps $1,100 through PayPal using our departmental credit card before our account will be shut down. We have returned to what we used to do before we started using PayPal: contacting vendors by telephone or by e-mail and asking for an alternate payment method. Usually, the vendor can accept payment by check or bank transfer; although if they want payment in advance it will delay the arrival of the order. If there is no alternate method, we use PayPal and slowly creep toward our sending limit. Once we hit the sending limit, we will not be able to use PayPal, will not be able to order the item, and will have to refer our patrons to Interlibrary Loan. Michael S. Phillips Library Associate I Monographic Acquisitions Division Texas AM University acqmo...@library.tamu.edu 5000 TAMU | College Station, TX 77843-5000 Tel. 979.845.1343 ext. 151 | Fax. 979.845.5310 http://library.tamu.edu From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Ursula Scholz Sent: Monday, October 22, 2012 9:39 AM To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu Subject: [Videolib] Using Paypal Hello, We have found that a large number of vendors use Paypal for billing, which is problematic for us. Once you spend more than $5,000 on a Paypal account you have to link it to a checking account, which we have been unable to do with a university account. The person who was previously purchasing DVDs at my library had been using her personal Paypal account, but I am now looking at hiring someone new and am reluctant to require anyone to do that. So, fellow university libraries, how do you handle purchases from vendors who use Paypal? Ursula Ursula Scholz Head, Access Services usch...@luc.edu / 773-508-2636 Cudahy Library Loyola University Chicago VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors.
Re: [Videolib] Using Paypal
Seriously folks open a 2nd account with a small amount of money, either personal or through the University. Paypal are idiots. For over a year the account I linked to was closed and they never noticed but just don't like the idea of giving them access to a real account. Under their rules they can go in and take money without your permission. As a practical matter they do this to sellers not buyers but still better safe than sorry. On Mon, Oct 22, 2012 at 11:13 AM, Sarah E. McCleskey sarah.e.mccles...@hofstra.edu wrote: I linked my university Paypal account to a personal account. I know, I know. But I couldn't see any other way around it . Sarah Sarah E. McCleskey Head of Access Services Acting Director, Film and Media Library 112 Axinn Library, 123 Hofstra University Hempstead, NY 11549 sarah.e.mccles...@hofstra.edu 516-463-5076 (phone) 516-463-4309 (fax) -Original Message- From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Michael Phillips Sent: Monday, October 22, 2012 10:57 AM To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu Subject: Re: [Videolib] Using Paypal Hello Ursula, We are encountering this problem now as well. We previously got around the 'checking account' requirement by having one of our staff members get the PayPal credit card. If you get the PayPal credit card, you have to use it during the year, at least once. The problem was that we never used this card to pay for our purchases; we used our departmental credit card. Because we never used their credit card, PayPal recently cancelled it and has refused to send us a new one. We can send perhaps $1,100 through PayPal using our departmental credit card before our account will be shut down. We have returned to what we used to do before we started using PayPal: contacting vendors by telephone or by e-mail and asking for an alternate payment method. Usually, the vendor can accept payment by check or bank transfer; although if they want payment in advance it will delay the arrival of the order. If there is no alternate method, we use PayPal and slowly creep toward our sending limit. Once we hit the sending limit, we will not be able to use PayPal, will not be able to order the item, and will have to refer our patrons to Interlibrary Loan. Michael S. Phillips Library Associate I Monographic Acquisitions Division Texas AM University acqmo...@library.tamu.edu 5000 TAMU | College Station, TX 77843-5000 Tel. 979.845.1343 ext. 151 | Fax. 979.845.5310 http://library.tamu.edu From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Ursula Scholz Sent: Monday, October 22, 2012 9:39 AM To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu Subject: [Videolib] Using Paypal Hello, We have found that a large number of vendors use Paypal for billing, which is problematic for us. Once you spend more than $5,000 on a Paypal account you have to link it to a checking account, which we have been unable to do with a university account. The person who was previously purchasing DVDs at my library had been using her personal Paypal account, but I am now looking at hiring someone new and am reluctant to require anyone to do that. So, fellow university libraries, how do you handle purchases from vendors who use Paypal? Ursula Ursula Scholz Head, Access Services usch...@luc.edu / 773-508-2636 Cudahy Library Loyola University Chicago VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors. VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors. VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors.
Re: [Videolib] Using Paypal
Yes is linked to one with a very tiny balance. From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Jessica Rosner Sent: Monday, October 22, 2012 11:18 AM To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu Subject: Re: [Videolib] Using Paypal Seriously folks open a 2nd account with a small amount of money, either personal or through the University. Paypal are idiots. For over a year the account I linked to was closed and they never noticed but just don't like the idea of giving them access to a real account. Under their rules they can go in and take money without your permission. As a practical matter they do this to sellers not buyers but still better safe than sorry. On Mon, Oct 22, 2012 at 11:13 AM, Sarah E. McCleskey sarah.e.mccles...@hofstra.edumailto:sarah.e.mccles...@hofstra.edu wrote: I linked my university Paypal account to a personal account. I know, I know. But I couldn't see any other way around it . Sarah Sarah E. McCleskey Head of Access Services Acting Director, Film and Media Library 112 Axinn Library, 123 Hofstra University Hempstead, NY 11549 sarah.e.mccles...@hofstra.edumailto:sarah.e.mccles...@hofstra.edu 516-463-5076tel:516-463-5076 (phone) 516-463-4309tel:516-463-4309 (fax) -Original Message- From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edumailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edumailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Michael Phillips Sent: Monday, October 22, 2012 10:57 AM To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edumailto:videolib@lists.berkeley.edu Subject: Re: [Videolib] Using Paypal Hello Ursula, We are encountering this problem now as well. We previously got around the 'checking account' requirement by having one of our staff members get the PayPal credit card. If you get the PayPal credit card, you have to use it during the year, at least once. The problem was that we never used this card to pay for our purchases; we used our departmental credit card. Because we never used their credit card, PayPal recently cancelled it and has refused to send us a new one. We can send perhaps $1,100 through PayPal using our departmental credit card before our account will be shut down. We have returned to what we used to do before we started using PayPal: contacting vendors by telephone or by e-mail and asking for an alternate payment method. Usually, the vendor can accept payment by check or bank transfer; although if they want payment in advance it will delay the arrival of the order. If there is no alternate method, we use PayPal and slowly creep toward our sending limit. Once we hit the sending limit, we will not be able to use PayPal, will not be able to order the item, and will have to refer our patrons to Interlibrary Loan. Michael S. Phillips Library Associate I Monographic Acquisitions Division Texas AM University acqmo...@library.tamu.edumailto:acqmo...@library.tamu.edu 5000 TAMU | College Station, TX 77843-5000 Tel. 979.845.1343 ext. 151tel:979.845.1343%20ext.%20151 | Fax. 979.845.5310tel:979.845.5310 http://library.tamu.edu From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edumailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edumailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Ursula Scholz Sent: Monday, October 22, 2012 9:39 AM To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edumailto:videolib@lists.berkeley.edu Subject: [Videolib] Using Paypal Hello, We have found that a large number of vendors use Paypal for billing, which is problematic for us. Once you spend more than $5,000 on a Paypal account you have to link it to a checking account, which we have been unable to do with a university account. The person who was previously purchasing DVDs at my library had been using her personal Paypal account, but I am now looking at hiring someone new and am reluctant to require anyone to do that. So, fellow university libraries, how do you handle purchases from vendors who use Paypal? Ursula Ursula Scholz Head, Access Services usch...@luc.edumailto:usch...@luc.edu / 773-508-2636tel:773-508-2636 Cudahy Library Loyola University Chicago VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors. VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working
Re: [Videolib] Using Paypal
Or Perhaps the vendor should be more flexible to customer payment options. Just my $.02 Richard Richard Hartogs Vice President Acquisitions LANDMARK MEDIA rich...@landmarkmedia.com 3450 Slade Run Drive Falls Church, VA 22042 USA (703) 241-2030 -Original Message- From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of videolib-requ...@lists.berkeley.edu Sent: Monday, October 22, 2012 11:28 AM To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu Subject: videolib Digest, Vol 59, Issue 45 Send videolib mailing list submissions to videolib@lists.berkeley.edu To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit https://calmail.berkeley.edu/manage/list/listinfo/video...@lists.berkeley.ed u or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to videolib-requ...@lists.berkeley.edu You can reach the person managing the list at videolib-ow...@lists.berkeley.edu When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than Re: Contents of videolib digest... Today's Topics: 1. Re: Using Paypal (Jessica Rosner) 2. Re: Using Paypal (Sarah E. McCleskey) -- Message: 1 Date: Mon, 22 Oct 2012 11:17:51 -0400 From: Jessica Rosner maddux2...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [Videolib] Using Paypal To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu Message-ID: cacre6m-+5tufpbmnpovt1_zuwvwkow97oq0n9cjrmhuzwrj...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Seriously folks open a 2nd account with a small amount of money, either personal or through the University. Paypal are idiots. For over a year the account I linked to was closed and they never noticed but just don't like the idea of giving them access to a real account. Under their rules they can go in and take money without your permission. As a practical matter they do this to sellers not buyers but still better safe than sorry. On Mon, Oct 22, 2012 at 11:13 AM, Sarah E. McCleskey sarah.e.mccles...@hofstra.edu wrote: I linked my university Paypal account to a personal account. I know, I know. But I couldn't see any other way around it . Sarah Sarah E. McCleskey Head of Access Services Acting Director, Film and Media Library 112 Axinn Library, 123 Hofstra University Hempstead, NY 11549 sarah.e.mccles...@hofstra.edu 516-463-5076 (phone) 516-463-4309 (fax) -Original Message- From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Michael Phillips Sent: Monday, October 22, 2012 10:57 AM To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu Subject: Re: [Videolib] Using Paypal Hello Ursula, We are encountering this problem now as well. We previously got around the 'checking account' requirement by having one of our staff members get the PayPal credit card. If you get the PayPal credit card, you have to use it during the year, at least once. The problem was that we never used this card to pay for our purchases; we used our departmental credit card. Because we never used their credit card, PayPal recently cancelled it and has refused to send us a new one. We can send perhaps $1,100 through PayPal using our departmental credit card before our account will be shut down. We have returned to what we used to do before we started using PayPal: contacting vendors by telephone or by e-mail and asking for an alternate payment method. Usually, the vendor can accept payment by check or bank transfer; although if they want payment in advance it will delay the arrival of the order. If there is no alternate method, we use PayPal and slowly creep toward our sending limit. Once we hit the sending limit, we will not be able to use PayPal, will not be able to order the item, and will have to refer our patrons to Interlibrary Loan. Michael S. Phillips Library Associate I Monographic Acquisitions Division Texas AM University acqmo...@library.tamu.edu 5000 TAMU | College Station, TX 77843-5000 Tel. 979.845.1343 ext. 151 | Fax. 979.845.5310 http://library.tamu.edu From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Ursula Scholz Sent: Monday, October 22, 2012 9:39 AM To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu Subject: [Videolib] Using Paypal Hello, We have found that a large number of vendors use Paypal for billing, which is problematic for us. Once you spend more than $5,000 on a Paypal account you have to link it to a checking account, which we have been unable to do with a university account. The person who was previously purchasing DVDs at my library had been using her personal Paypal account, but I am now looking at hiring someone new and am reluctant to require anyone to do that. So, fellow university libraries, how do you handle purchases from vendors who use Paypal? Ursula Ursula Scholz Head, Access
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When we reached our limit, I asked our university business office to contact PayPal and work out an arrangement. Since we often purchase from very small vendors who only use PayPal as a method of payment, I felt we had no choice. The business office set up a corporate account with PayPal with my address as the shipping address and my corporate Visa card as payment method. So far it has worked very well, if there are any problems, Paypal will need to deal with the business office and not me. - Julie From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Sarah E. McCleskey Sent: Monday, October 22, 2012 8:28 AM To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu Subject: Re: [Videolib] Using Paypal Yes is linked to one with a very tiny balance. From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edumailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu]mailto:[mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Jessica Rosner Sent: Monday, October 22, 2012 11:18 AM To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edumailto:videolib@lists.berkeley.edu Subject: Re: [Videolib] Using Paypal Seriously folks open a 2nd account with a small amount of money, either personal or through the University. Paypal are idiots. For over a year the account I linked to was closed and they never noticed but just don't like the idea of giving them access to a real account. Under their rules they can go in and take money without your permission. As a practical matter they do this to sellers not buyers but still better safe than sorry. On Mon, Oct 22, 2012 at 11:13 AM, Sarah E. McCleskey sarah.e.mccles...@hofstra.edumailto:sarah.e.mccles...@hofstra.edu wrote: I linked my university Paypal account to a personal account. I know, I know. But I couldn't see any other way around it . Sarah Sarah E. McCleskey Head of Access Services Acting Director, Film and Media Library 112 Axinn Library, 123 Hofstra University Hempstead, NY 11549 sarah.e.mccles...@hofstra.edumailto:sarah.e.mccles...@hofstra.edu 516-463-5076tel:516-463-5076 (phone) 516-463-4309tel:516-463-4309 (fax) -Original Message- From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edumailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edumailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Michael Phillips Sent: Monday, October 22, 2012 10:57 AM To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edumailto:videolib@lists.berkeley.edu Subject: Re: [Videolib] Using Paypal Hello Ursula, We are encountering this problem now as well. We previously got around the 'checking account' requirement by having one of our staff members get the PayPal credit card. If you get the PayPal credit card, you have to use it during the year, at least once. The problem was that we never used this card to pay for our purchases; we used our departmental credit card. Because we never used their credit card, PayPal recently cancelled it and has refused to send us a new one. We can send perhaps $1,100 through PayPal using our departmental credit card before our account will be shut down. We have returned to what we used to do before we started using PayPal: contacting vendors by telephone or by e-mail and asking for an alternate payment method. Usually, the vendor can accept payment by check or bank transfer; although if they want payment in advance it will delay the arrival of the order. If there is no alternate method, we use PayPal and slowly creep toward our sending limit. Once we hit the sending limit, we will not be able to use PayPal, will not be able to order the item, and will have to refer our patrons to Interlibrary Loan. Michael S. Phillips Library Associate I Monographic Acquisitions Division Texas AM University acqmo...@library.tamu.edumailto:acqmo...@library.tamu.edu 5000 TAMU | College Station, TX 77843-5000 Tel. 979.845.1343 ext. 151tel:979.845.1343%20ext.%20151 | Fax. 979.845.5310tel:979.845.5310 http://library.tamu.edu From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edumailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edumailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Ursula Scholz Sent: Monday, October 22, 2012 9:39 AM To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edumailto:videolib@lists.berkeley.edu Subject: [Videolib] Using Paypal Hello, We have found that a large number of vendors use Paypal for billing, which is problematic for us. Once you spend more than $5,000 on a Paypal account you have to link it to a checking account, which we have been unable to do with a university account. The person who was previously purchasing DVDs at my library had been using her personal Paypal account, but I am now looking at hiring someone new and am reluctant to require anyone to do that. So, fellow university libraries, how do you handle purchases from vendors who use Paypal? Ursula Ursula Scholz Head, Access Services usch
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Richard I work with a number of independent filmmakers and they are just selling their own film or films. They can't really afford to set up CC accounts for just a film or two. They are always happy to take checks or wire transfers. On Mon, Oct 22, 2012 at 11:33 AM, Richard Hartogs rich...@landmarkmedia.com wrote: Or Perhaps the vendor should be more flexible to customer payment options. Just my $.02 Richard Richard Hartogs Vice President Acquisitions LANDMARK MEDIA rich...@landmarkmedia.com VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors.
Re: [Videolib] Using Paypal
Checks and wire transfers take longer and are more labor intensive, because they have to pass through a number of hands. The problem is not with the filmmakers, but rather with the requirements of PayPal. I wonder what would happen if I used another email address, like gmail or something? They are pretty smart, so their system would probably see the same CC associated with multiple email addresses and correctly assume that we are trying to get around their bank acct. requirement, regardless of how stupid it is. On 10/22/2012 2:01 PM, Jessica Rosner wrote: Richard I work with a number of independent filmmakers and they are just selling their own film or films. They can't really afford to set up CC accounts for just a film or two. They are always happy to take checks or wire transfers. On Mon, Oct 22, 2012 at 11:33 AM, Richard Hartogs rich...@landmarkmedia.com mailto:rich...@landmarkmedia.com wrote: Or Perhaps the vendor should be more flexible to customer payment options. Just my $.02 Richard Richard Hartogs Vice President Acquisitions LANDMARK MEDIA rich...@landmarkmedia.com mailto:rich...@landmarkmedia.com VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors. -- Helen P. Mack, Acquisitions Librarian Lehigh University, Linderman Library 30 Library Drive Bethlehem, PA 18015-3013 USA Phone 610 758-3035 * Fax 610 758-5605 E-mail h...@lehigh.edu VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors.
Re: [Videolib] Using Paypal
I'm a filmmaker with only a few titles and most of my orders go through Paypal, but I'm happy to accept a check. I'd rather wait a few weeks or so for a check than lose an order. Has anyone used Dwolla? They transfer the money from one bank account to another. It's much cheaper than Paypal, but PP seems to be the default for folks like me. Best, Scott On Mon, Oct 22, 2012 at 11:22 AM, Helen P. Mack h...@lehigh.edu wrote: Checks and wire transfers take longer and are more labor intensive, because they have to pass through a number of hands. The problem is not with the filmmakers, but rather with the requirements of PayPal. I wonder what would happen if I used another email address, like gmail or something? They are pretty smart, so their system would probably see the same CC associated with multiple email addresses and correctly assume that we are trying to get around their bank acct. requirement, regardless of how stupid it is. On 10/22/2012 2:01 PM, Jessica Rosner wrote: Richard I work with a number of independent filmmakers and they are just selling their own film or films. They can't really afford to set up CC accounts for just a film or two. They are always happy to take checks or wire transfers. On Mon, Oct 22, 2012 at 11:33 AM, Richard Hartogs rich...@landmarkmedia.com wrote: Or Perhaps the vendor should be more flexible to customer payment options. Just my $.02 Richard Richard Hartogs Vice President Acquisitions LANDMARK MEDIA rich...@landmarkmedia.com VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors. -- Helen P. Mack, Acquisitions Librarian Lehigh University, Linderman Library 30 Library Drive Bethlehem, PA 18015-3013 USA Phone 610 758-3035 * Fax 610 758-5605 E-mail h...@lehigh.edu VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors. VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors.
Re: [Videolib] Using Paypal
I agree with with Helen. Cutting a check for an individual DVD (or book) is an enormously labor intensive process, and something we try try avoid doing at practically all costs. Paypal simply stinks. And as for wife transfers---puh*leeze*!!?? Vendors should be encouraged as much as possible to accept credit card transactions. Best, Anthony *** Anthony E. Anderson Assistant Director, Doheny Memorial Library University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA 90089-0182 (213) 740-1190antho...@usc.edu Wind, regen, zon, of kou, Albert Cuyp ik hou van jou. On 10/22/2012 11:22 AM, Helen P. Mack wrote: Checks and wire transfers take longer and are more labor intensive, because they have to pass through a number of hands. The problem is not with the filmmakers, but rather with the requirements of PayPal. I wonder what would happen if I used another email address, like gmail or something? They are pretty smart, so their system would probably see the same CC associated with multiple email addresses and correctly assume that we are trying to get around their bank acct. requirement, regardless of how stupid it is. On 10/22/2012 2:01 PM, Jessica Rosner wrote: Richard I work with a number of independent filmmakers and they are just selling their own film or films. They can't really afford to set up CC accounts for just a film or two. They are always happy to take checks or wire transfers. On Mon, Oct 22, 2012 at 11:33 AM, Richard Hartogs rich...@landmarkmedia.com mailto:rich...@landmarkmedia.com wrote: Or Perhaps the vendor should be more flexible to customer payment options. Just my $.02 Richard Richard Hartogs Vice President Acquisitions LANDMARK MEDIA rich...@landmarkmedia.com mailto:rich...@landmarkmedia.com VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors.
Re: [Videolib] Using Paypal
Again Anthony the problem is not so much vendors as filmmakers. It just is not practical in many cases for them to set up a CC service for one or a few titles. There is a lot legal time consuming and monetary stuff involved. On Mon, Oct 22, 2012 at 3:31 PM, Anthony Anderson antho...@usc.edu wrote: I agree with with Helen. Cutting a check for an individual DVD (or book) is an enormously labor intensive process, and something we try try avoid doing at practically all costs. Paypal simply stinks. And as for wife transfers---puh*leeze*!!?? Vendors should be encouraged as much as possible to accept credit card transactions. Best, Anthony *** Anthony E. Anderson Assistant Director, Doheny Memorial Library University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA 90089-0182(213) 740-1190 antho...@usc.edu Wind, regen, zon, of kou, Albert Cuyp ik hou van jou. On 10/22/2012 11:22 AM, Helen P. Mack wrote: Checks and wire transfers take longer and are more labor intensive, because they have to pass through a number of hands. The problem is not with the filmmakers, but rather with the requirements of PayPal. I wonder what would happen if I used another email address, like gmail or something? They are pretty smart, so their system would probably see the same CC associated with multiple email addresses and correctly assume that we are trying to get around their bank acct. requirement, regardless of how stupid it is. On 10/22/2012 2:01 PM, Jessica Rosner wrote: Richard I work with a number of independent filmmakers and they are just selling their own film or films. They can't really afford to set up CC accounts for just a film or two. They are always happy to take checks or wire transfers. On Mon, Oct 22, 2012 at 11:33 AM, Richard Hartogs rich...@landmarkmedia.com wrote: Or Perhaps the vendor should be more flexible to customer payment options. Just my $.02 Richard Richard Hartogs Vice President Acquisitions LANDMARK MEDIA rich...@landmarkmedia.com VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors. VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors.
Re: [Videolib] Using Paypal
Wife transfers, eh? Is that a Freudian slip? On 10/22/2012 3:31 PM, Anthony Anderson wrote: I agree with with Helen. Cutting a check for an individual DVD (or book) is an enormously labor intensive process, and something we try try avoid doing at practically all costs. Paypal simply stinks. And as for wife transfers---puh*leeze*!!?? Vendors should be encouraged as much as possible to accept credit card transactions. Best, Anthony *** Anthony E. Anderson Assistant Director, Doheny Memorial Library University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA 90089-0182 (213) 740-1190antho...@usc.edu Wind, regen, zon, of kou, Albert Cuyp ik hou van jou. On 10/22/2012 11:22 AM, Helen P. Mack wrote: Checks and wire transfers take longer and are more labor intensive, because they have to pass through a number of hands. The problem is not with the filmmakers, but rather with the requirements of PayPal. I wonder what would happen if I used another email address, like gmail or something? They are pretty smart, so their system would probably see the same CC associated with multiple email addresses and correctly assume that we are trying to get around their bank acct. requirement, regardless of how stupid it is. On 10/22/2012 2:01 PM, Jessica Rosner wrote: Richard I work with a number of independent filmmakers and they are just selling their own film or films. They can't really afford to set up CC accounts for just a film or two. They are always happy to take checks or wire transfers. On Mon, Oct 22, 2012 at 11:33 AM, Richard Hartogs rich...@landmarkmedia.com mailto:rich...@landmarkmedia.com wrote: Or Perhaps the vendor should be more flexible to customer payment options. Just my $.02 Richard Richard Hartogs Vice President Acquisitions LANDMARK MEDIA rich...@landmarkmedia.com mailto:rich...@landmarkmedia.com VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors. -- Helen P. Mack, Acquisitions Librarian Lehigh University, Linderman Library 30 Library Drive Bethlehem, PA 18015-3013 USA Phone 610 758-3035 * Fax 610 758-5605 E-mail h...@lehigh.edu VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors.
Re: [Videolib] Using Paypal
As long as PayPal will let us use our institutional credit card without having an account (be a guest purchaser), we will continue to do so. We are a state institution which means that we are prohibited by state law from providing anyone a tie-in to our university's bank account. If other payment facilitators provide the same guest services without our having to register our institutional banking information, we could use them, too. We've done bank transfers with a few international distributors, but a funds transfer is a whole other set of paperwork unto itself! Gail Gail B. Fedak Director, Media Resources Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN 37132 Ph 615.898.2900 gail.fe...@mtsu.edu www.mtsu.edu/~imr -Original Message- From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of scott petersen Sent: Monday, October 22, 2012 1:42 PM To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu Subject: Re: [Videolib] Using Paypal I'm a filmmaker with only a few titles and most of my orders go through Paypal, but I'm happy to accept a check. I'd rather wait a few weeks or so for a check than lose an order. Has anyone used Dwolla? They transfer the money from one bank account to another. It's much cheaper than Paypal, but PP seems to be the default for folks like me. Best, Scott On Mon, Oct 22, 2012 at 11:22 AM, Helen P. Mack h...@lehigh.edu wrote: Checks and wire transfers take longer and are more labor intensive, because they have to pass through a number of hands. The problem is not with the filmmakers, but rather with the requirements of PayPal. I wonder what would happen if I used another email address, like gmail or something? They are pretty smart, so their system would probably see the same CC associated with multiple email addresses and correctly assume that we are trying to get around their bank acct. requirement, regardless of how stupid it is. On 10/22/2012 2:01 PM, Jessica Rosner wrote: Richard I work with a number of independent filmmakers and they are just selling their own film or films. They can't really afford to set up CC accounts for just a film or two. They are always happy to take checks or wire transfers. On Mon, Oct 22, 2012 at 11:33 AM, Richard Hartogs rich...@landmarkmedia.com wrote: Or Perhaps the vendor should be more flexible to customer payment options. Just my $.02 Richard Richard Hartogs Vice President Acquisitions LANDMARK MEDIA rich...@landmarkmedia.com VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors. -- Helen P. Mack, Acquisitions Librarian Lehigh University, Linderman Library 30 Library Drive Bethlehem, PA 18015-3013 USA Phone 610 758-3035 * Fax 610 758-5605 E-mail h...@lehigh.edu VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors. VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors. VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors.
Re: [Videolib] Using Paypal
I also wanted to loudly agree with Gail that you CAN use a credit card with Paypal and you DON'T need to set up a Paypal account. There is an option on the page (although not super obvious) that says, Don't have a Paypal Account? Pay with credit card here. Hope that helps, Joyce Joyce Johnson Producer Tiroir A Films Productions On Oct 22, 2012, at 1:47 PM, Gail Fedak wrote: As long as PayPal will let us use our institutional credit card without having an account (be a guest purchaser), we will continue to do so. We are a state institution which means that we are prohibited by state law from providing anyone a tie-in to our university's bank account. If other payment facilitators provide the same guest services without our having to register our institutional banking information, we could use them, too. We've done bank transfers with a few international distributors, but a funds transfer is a whole other set of paperwork unto itself! Gail Gail B. Fedak Director, Media Resources Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN 37132 Ph 615.898.2900 gail.fe...@mtsu.edu www.mtsu.edu/~imr -Original Message- From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu ] On Behalf Of scott petersen Sent: Monday, October 22, 2012 1:42 PM To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu Subject: Re: [Videolib] Using Paypal I'm a filmmaker with only a few titles and most of my orders go through Paypal, but I'm happy to accept a check. I'd rather wait a few weeks or so for a check than lose an order. Has anyone used Dwolla? They transfer the money from one bank account to another. It's much cheaper than Paypal, but PP seems to be the default for folks like me. Best, Scott On Mon, Oct 22, 2012 at 11:22 AM, Helen P. Mack h...@lehigh.edu wrote: Checks and wire transfers take longer and are more labor intensive, because they have to pass through a number of hands. The problem is not with the filmmakers, but rather with the requirements of PayPal. I wonder what would happen if I used another email address, like gmail or something? They are pretty smart, so their system would probably see the same CC associated with multiple email addresses and correctly assume that we are trying to get around their bank acct. requirement, regardless of how stupid it is. On 10/22/2012 2:01 PM, Jessica Rosner wrote: Richard I work with a number of independent filmmakers and they are just selling their own film or films. They can't really afford to set up CC accounts for just a film or two. They are always happy to take checks or wire transfers. On Mon, Oct 22, 2012 at 11:33 AM, Richard Hartogs rich...@landmarkmedia.com wrote: Or Perhaps the vendor should be more flexible to customer payment options. Just my $.02 Richard Richard Hartogs Vice President Acquisitions LANDMARK MEDIA rich...@landmarkmedia.com VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors. -- Helen P. Mack, Acquisitions Librarian Lehigh University, Linderman Library 30 Library Drive Bethlehem, PA 18015-3013 USA Phone 610 758-3035 * Fax 610 758-5605 E-mail h...@lehigh.edu VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors. VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors. VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel
Re: [Videolib] Using Paypal
Wife transfers, could be the subject of a new documentary...sigh. Yours in embarrassment, Anthony On 10/22/2012 12:43 PM, Helen P. Mack wrote: Wife transfers, eh? Is that a Freudian slip? On 10/22/2012 3:31 PM, Anthony Anderson wrote: I agree with with Helen. Cutting a check for an individual DVD (or book) is an enormously labor intensive process, and something we try try avoid doing at practically all costs. Paypal simply stinks. And as for wife transfers---puh*leeze*!!?? Vendors should be encouraged as much as possible to accept credit card transactions. Best, Anthony *** Anthony E. Anderson Assistant Director, Doheny Memorial Library University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA 90089-0182 (213) 740-1190antho...@usc.edu Wind, regen, zon, of kou, Albert Cuyp ik hou van jou. VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors.
