[OT] Paypal

From: Marvin <marvin_at_rain.org>
Date: Sun Sep 24 15:42:16 2000

Jerome Fine wrote:
>
> I found an article on eBay that I bid on and rather than sending
> a Money Order, I thought I might try paypal? Can anyone
> please comment? It seems reasonable from the outside as

I have only used PayPal to receive money or to pay out money that was
already in the account (from someone else :) ). It has been trouble and
hassle free since I started using it. It remains free for non-business users
but the distinction between business and personal has raised the hackles of
more than a few people. The "Forever Free" slogans they started with is the
biggest point of contention since they are not converting business users to
the business account (which is not free, but does have lower costs.) Because
money transfers are basically the same as cash, it is best to know the
person to whom you are sending the money is reliable. At this point, they
are still US only although they are indicating international transfers are
in the works.

Bottom line, I like it although I remain do remain cautious.
Received on Sun Sep 24 2000 - 15:42:16 BST