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<p>[QUOTE="George Chaney, post: 4510126, member: 19137"]I don't disagree, but in since 2012 on my current account, I have had one paypal chargeback for 10 dollars on a video game. The reason provided was unauthorized charge by the child. (no, the parent didn't send the item back....so tells you where the child got the notion they were entitled....) The chargeback fee was waived and so I did not bother to fight it. I actually like paypal. To put that in perspective, I have sold over 10K items ranging from a few bucks to an $8K for a rolex on ebay. The things I always worry about are the returns & fraud, especially on higher dollar merchandise. I do indeed worry about both until the 30 day return window closes. After that, I feel pretty home free.</p><p><br /></p><p>There are certainly nightmare stories/events that do occur, but you can have that on any platform where shipping is involved and in person, you have a risk of being robbed and people negotiating on price at pickup (the worst). Chargebacks generally are fraud related and there are precautions you take for that. Really, when shipping items, the best advice I give on items you cannot afford to lose money on is signature required, restricted delivery with photo ID required, and fully insured. Here in the states, the post office offers these levels of shipping and claims are easy and paid promptly. Tends to take care of scammers and helps with damage and shipping related losses.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="George Chaney, post: 4510126, member: 19137"]I don't disagree, but in since 2012 on my current account, I have had one paypal chargeback for 10 dollars on a video game. The reason provided was unauthorized charge by the child. (no, the parent didn't send the item back....so tells you where the child got the notion they were entitled....) The chargeback fee was waived and so I did not bother to fight it. I actually like paypal. To put that in perspective, I have sold over 10K items ranging from a few bucks to an $8K for a rolex on ebay. The things I always worry about are the returns & fraud, especially on higher dollar merchandise. I do indeed worry about both until the 30 day return window closes. After that, I feel pretty home free. There are certainly nightmare stories/events that do occur, but you can have that on any platform where shipping is involved and in person, you have a risk of being robbed and people negotiating on price at pickup (the worst). Chargebacks generally are fraud related and there are precautions you take for that. Really, when shipping items, the best advice I give on items you cannot afford to lose money on is signature required, restricted delivery with photo ID required, and fully insured. Here in the states, the post office offers these levels of shipping and claims are easy and paid promptly. Tends to take care of scammers and helps with damage and shipping related losses.[/QUOTE]
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