sad auction story

From: Jim Davis <jpdavis_at_gorge.net>
Date: Fri Aug 18 18:58:42 2000

Contact the CC issuer and send a letter to same. You do have recourse.
Jim Davis

Marvin wrote:
>
> Megan wrote:
> >
> > >> What a stupid concept!
> > >
> > >Almost as stupid as sending a check, ... or a money order, ... or a
> > >cashiers check. Hey, why buy anything since there are always risks
> > >involved.
> >
> > Yes, but unlike paypal, you can still dispute a payment using the
> > other methods and still be able to use them. What paypal does with
> > that requirement is remove any recourse a person has...
>
> Paypal is a means of payment just like a money order or cashiers check. It
> is not in the business of arbitration. The means of payment is separate from
> the transaction itself ... as it should be. This type of transaction gone
> bad is probably something Yahoo should get involved with. If you mail off a
> check to someone and it appears that fraud is involved, you don't really
> think the bank will get involved do you?
Received on Fri Aug 18 2000 - 18:58:42 BST