Question about taking Paypal

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07-18-2009, 01:15 PM
markw10

Question about taking Paypal

Has anyone on here tried using Paypal as a payment method? Currently I take credit cards directly and also accept Google Checkout but have been considering adding Paypal as an additional option but have several questions:

-Did you see an increase in sales by using Paypal?

-Have you experienced fraud issues? I have been also selling on eBay and take Paypal only on there? Unfortunately we've experienced fraud with false Significantly as Described with no questions asked, money returned to buyer, Returns where a box is returned with rocks and then the person claims they returned their item, shows USPS tracking, and gets their money back no questions asked. We have experienced several other fraud attempts through Paypal. What upsets us is it appears that Paypal does these investigations and never speaks with the seller much and just claims their investigation concluded the buyer was right. I just am hoping it may be different if I don't use Paypal along with eBay.

Thank you for your help.
07-20-2009, 02:26 AM
Emilyecho

You can use Paypal payment method for your ecommerce. It is as good as Google checkout.
08-19-2009, 11:09 AM
Lelou

Quote:

Originally Posted by markw10

Has anyone on here tried using Paypal as a payment method? Currently I take credit cards directly and also accept Google Checkout but have been considering adding Paypal as an additional option but have several questions:

-Did you see an increase in sales by using Paypal?

-Have you experienced fraud issues? I have been also selling on eBay and take Paypal only on there? Unfortunately we've experienced fraud with false Significantly as Described with no questions asked, money returned to buyer, Returns where a box is returned with rocks and then the person claims they returned their item, shows USPS tracking, and gets their money back no questions asked. We have experienced several other fraud attempts through Paypal. What upsets us is it appears that Paypal does these investigations and never speaks with the seller much and just claims their investigation concluded the buyer was right. I just am hoping it may be different if I don't use Paypal along with eBay.

Thank you for your help.

Wow that's insane! They shipped you a box of rocks back?!:eek: Have you submitted a picture of the box with the fraudelent contents back to Pay Pal? Wow some people are unbelievable lol.
08-19-2009, 02:35 PM
The Old Sarge

I see where that could lead to nothing but a "He said She said" scenario.
08-20-2009, 02:58 PM
Isioma Anizor

Most eBay sellers are already using PayPal

PayPal is completely reliable and I have hardly heard of any fraud issues so far with PayPal. Most of the eBay sellers are already using PayPal to accept payments.
08-28-2009, 07:36 AM
ariel66

I agree on one of my sites all of my transactions are through paypal, and i've never had any problems using them.
08-29-2009, 11:03 AM
Bill Engvall

I feel PayPal is the most reliable source of money transactions you could get. i have been using it for quite a long time and haven't had any difficulties so go ahead. Its as good as Google. Thanks
09-17-2009, 03:10 PM
BST

Paypal is one of the most accepted online payment method and I think you'll do yourself good by starting to accept it. However, I'd love to advice you not discontinue accepting others because Paypal doesn't allow some countries to use their service.
10-07-2009, 07:36 PM
netpox

You can do PayPal Website Payment Standard or Pro...Pro is a merchant account where you can take credit cards right from your website. They will never go to a paypal website or know they have paid through paypal.
10-08-2009, 06:02 AM
sam40

If you are looking for an alternative of paypal then you can go for Google’s GBuy
11-08-2009, 09:40 AM
tobylee02

using paypal

I have only ever used paypal checkout on www.vitaminD3world.com so dont know if it increases sales. It works but occasionaly I have an order go through to the e distributor that is not complete so I have to manually check all the orders and re enter them if the information coming from paypal is incomplete. No one has been able to solve this problem for me
11-09-2009, 01:06 PM
katedelaney

Shipping to the Paypal verfified address ONLY is a good practice. Paypal protects you when you do this, just like any merchant account.

We added Paypal to our payment choices and have seen quite a bit of usage. Did it increase sales? Hard to really quantify that, but it's obvious that a section of customers preferred it and retail is all about providing the most customer friendly shopping experience.
11-09-2009, 07:42 PM
Collabora

I've been using paypal for years without a problem.
07-14-2010, 12:05 AM
Secman1

Our store has been using PayPal for transactions without any problems. Proven safe.
07-28-2010, 09:22 AM
eoinbronks

Paypal is my favorite online payment method. It is highly secured which is why the program is accepted worldwide. However, the service is not available in some countries. :)
08-03-2010, 11:13 PM
eoinbronks

Paypal is my favorite online payment method. It is highly secured which is why the program is accepted worldwide. However, the service is not available in some countries.
08-06-2010, 11:41 AM
zabestof

The best thing is to add PayPal as an additional payment method because there are a lot of people that prefer PayPal, but never your main payment option. Always as an additional method.
08-17-2010, 02:59 PM
fortune05

Quote:

Originally Posted by markw10

Has anyone on here tried using Paypal as a payment method? Currently I take credit cards directly and also accept Google Checkout but have been considering adding Paypal as an additional option but have several questions:

-Did you see an increase in sales by using Paypal?

-Have you experienced fraud issues? I have been also selling on eBay and take Paypal only on there? Unfortunately we've experienced fraud with false Significantly as Described with no questions asked, money returned to buyer, Returns where a box is returned with rocks and then the person claims they returned their item, shows USPS tracking, and gets their money back no questions asked. We have experienced several other fraud attempts through Paypal. What upsets us is it appears that Paypal does these investigations and never speaks with the seller much and just claims their investigation concluded the buyer was right. I just am hoping it may be different if I don't use Paypal along with eBay.

Thank you for your help.

Yes, Paypal is a much more established brand in payment solutions than Google Checkout. By placing trusted logos throughout your website, you can expect a increase in your sales conversions
08-23-2010, 09:03 AM
lucygreenlucky

To tell the truth , the Paypal is very commen payment , and i have used it for one years, and nothing serious happend to me .
08-24-2010, 03:39 PM
robicarlo90

It is an online paying method. To me, it is the best way to transfer money. i haven't used it yet, but heard a lot good about it.
Whenever i'll have to transfer money, i'll use Paypal.
08-24-2010, 03:41 PM
robicarlo90

I haven't used paypal yet, but heard a lot good about it.
Whenever i'll have to transfer money, i'll use paypal.
08-29-2010, 03:10 PM
shailagomez

are there any risk using pay pal account?
10-06-2010, 07:34 AM
mike1969

Been taking paypal for around 5 years and had no problems at all. It does take quite a large fee of around 3.4% but you can get this reduced by signing up for Paypal's Merchant Rate, where the percentage will go down according to how much you money you make. ie. if you earn over £6000 per month the percentage goes down to only 2.4%

Mike
10-07-2010, 08:55 AM
econcepts

Quote:

Originally Posted by zabestof

The best thing is to add PayPal as an additional payment method because there are a lot of people that prefer PayPal, but never your main payment option. Always as an additional method.

100% agreed with this. I find that adding PayPal as an additional payment option helps to boost sales yet when it has been used as the *only* payment option, the opposite can be true. I'm sure others have had different experiences, but that has been mine over the years.

I prefer to use a traditional merchant account to accept the payments and then just use the PayPal IPN method to give those who want to pay using that the option to do so.
10-08-2010, 04:27 PM
brucecaine

You can do PayPal Website Payment Standard or Pro...Pro is a merchant bill where you can accept credit cards correctly from your website.
10-21-2010, 03:16 PM
norbertwarne

I agree on one of my websites all of my deals are through paypal, and i've never had any troubles applying them.
10-25-2010, 08:54 AM
villson

The mostly reliable source that offers secure monetary transactions is known as Paypal. People have been using it and are extremely satisfied with its facilities.
10-25-2010, 11:52 PM
villson

PayPal is absolutely unfailing and I have by a hair's extent heard of any scheme issues so far with PayPal. Most of the eBay seller are previously using PayPal to acknowledge expenses.
10-29-2010, 05:14 AM
Alfred23

I stay with Paypal for all of my transactions online. I guess one good reason why I consider PayPal is that it accept all major credit cards as well as payments from bank accounts.
11-02-2010, 04:18 PM
tonymark789

I agree on one of my websites entirely of my transactions are through paypal, and i've never had any troubles applying them
11-11-2010, 07:15 AM
stuarts

The more often than not reliable starting place that offers secure monetary communication is known as Paypal. People have been using it in addition to are extremely fulfilled with its services.
11-14-2010, 02:23 AM
jkirkerx

I don't see the point of using 3 different payment methods, and paying a $100 a month in service fee's. If you go with First Data and Orbital or Authorize, you can build a nice discount rate after a year of operation, putting everything in 1 basket, thus reducing overhead.

The only difference is trust, for you and the customer.
11-15-2010, 02:23 AM
Alfred23

I agree and most people who use PayPal to purchase products online are completely legitimate.

Quote:

Originally Posted by stuarts

The more often than not reliable starting place that offers secure monetary communication is known as Paypal. People have been using it in addition to are extremely fulfilled with its services.
05-17-2011, 03:17 AM
robinpatrick2

Paypal is one of the most assumed online payment method as well as I think you'll do yourself beneficial by starting to assume it. However, I'd like to advice you not discontinue accepting others as Paypal doesn't allow some countries to use their service.
07-04-2011, 08:46 AM
allyson_gss

I think its a case to case basis, nothing is really perfect. But so far with my experience with paypal i haven't encountered any serious issues.
07-07-2011, 03:02 PM
nigel007

Hi,

Paypal is very reliable and i think that since they have updated their security level they became the best ones in this regard.
07-11-2011, 02:20 AM
jamith

I am using Paypal from last many years but still now I have no complains about it. It very comfortable and smooth for me and also for clients.