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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – There’s an auction I’m bidding on where you’re given the option to use paypal. The problem is, they don’t want you to pay through paypal’s site, but make your paypal transaction through THEIR site. The thing is, if I’m logging into paypal’s site through theirs they could be logging ALL my paypal information (both username and password). They have a history of many transactions on ebay (just under 700) and their rating is something like 97%, but who knows they could disappear tomorrow and nail EVERYONE who has ever paid via paypal by simply logging in as that person and wiring money orders. I don’t think they’re allowed to do this either. I don’t think paypal allows paypal subscribers to require using someone else’s website to make their paypal order. I think I’ll report this one to paypal. It’s all too fishy for me. The other thing is they have really low prices (and really high shipping costs). Anyone have any opinions? — there is no .sig
Sounds fishy to me too. Report them to PayPal and Ebay. They may be just fine, but it seems strange that they aren’t going by the "rules" that most every other vendor goes by — just using PayPal. I sure wouldn’t buy anything from them. There was a guy here in Columbus that was selling football tickets that he didn’t actually have over Ebay. I don’t know how many thousands of dollars he made, but he skipped town, and the authorities are looking for him. Caveat Emptor! Sally — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm
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I lost the auction, luckily I guess. I never knew a 97% rating was bad! I figured since this person/company has almost 700 feedbacks 97% wouldn’t be bad. I’ve got a 100% feedback but I’ve only got 10 feedbacks (yes, I’m a ebay n00b). Anyway, I reported the company/person to paypal. This person/company has also changed their DBA (Doing Business As) name at least once, which I think clears them of any and all feedbacks from their previous name. — there is no .sig
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – There’s an auction I’m bidding on where you’re given the option to use paypal. The problem is, they don’t want you to pay through paypal’s site, but make your paypal transaction through THEIR site. The thing is, if I’m logging into paypal’s site through theirs they could be logging ALL my paypal information (both username and password). They have a history of many transactions on ebay (just under 700) and their rating is something like 97%, but who knows they could disappear tomorrow and nail EVERYONE who has ever paid via paypal by simply logging in as that person and wiring money orders. I don’t think they’re allowed to do this either. I don’t think paypal allows paypal subscribers to require using someone else’s website to make their paypal order. I think I’ll report this one to paypal. It’s all too fishy for me. The other thing is they have really low prices (and really high shipping costs). Anyone have any opinions? — there is no .sig — Auction #? I’ve seen people who want you to use their check out rather than the ebay check out, but a redirect for paypal is odd. If nothing fishy is going on they;ll have no idea how you got the paypal payment to them. It’s possible that it could be a hijacked account, are they selling expensive goods at fire sale prices? . FWIW 97% positive is a lousy feedback rating on ebay. Jess — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm
– The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm
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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – There’s an auction I’m bidding on where you’re given the option to use paypal. The problem is, they don’t want you to pay through paypal’s site, but make your paypal transaction through THEIR site. The thing is, if I’m logging into paypal’s site through theirs they could be logging ALL my paypal information (both username and password). They have a history of many transactions on ebay (just under 700) and their rating is something like 97%, but who knows they could disappear tomorrow and nail EVERYONE who has ever paid via paypal by simply logging in as that person and wiring money orders. I don’t think they’re allowed to do this either. I don’t think paypal allows paypal subscribers to require using someone else’s website to make their paypal order. I think I’ll report this one to paypal. It’s all too fishy for me. The other thing is they have really low prices (and really high shipping costs). Anyone have any opinions? — there is no .sig —
Auction #? I’ve seen people who want you to use their check out rather than the ebay check out, but a redirect for paypal is odd. If nothing fishy is going on they;ll have no idea how you got the paypal payment to them. It’s possible that it could be a hijacked account, are they selling expensive goods at fire sale prices? . FWIW 97% positive is a lousy feedback rating on ebay. Jess — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm
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"Doug" wrote : There’s an auction I’m bidding on where you’re given the option to use paypal. The problem is, they don’t want you to pay through paypal’s site, but make your paypal transaction through THEIR site. The thing is, if I’m logging into paypal’s site through theirs they could be logging ALL my paypal information (both username and password). They have a history of many transactions on ebay (just under 700) and their rating is something like 97%, but who knows they could disappear tomorrow and nail EVERYONE who has ever paid via paypal by simply logging in as that person and wiring money orders. I don’t think they’re allowed to do this either. I don’t think paypal allows paypal subscribers to require using someone else’s website to make their paypal order. I think I’ll report this one to paypal. It’s all too fishy for me. The other thing is they have really low prices (and really high shipping costs). Anyone have any opinions?
I don’t have a lot of experience, but it sure sounds phishy to me! Don’t let them attack you like that. Dennis — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm
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:: I don’t think ::paypal allows paypal subscribers to require using someone else’s website to ::make their paypal order. I think I’ll report this one to paypal. It’s all ::too fishy for me. The other thing is they have really low prices (and really ::high shipping costs). Anyone have any opinions? Hi Doug, I have paid sellers this way many times and have never had a problem. In "my" experience, it is usually a eBay store that asks you to use their checkout instead of paying directly through Paypal. It`s usually a form with such info as name, mailing address… and what not, never any credit card or bank info. When I was done with that part, I was connected to Paypals site and paid. I don`t believe there is a way for the store to get my PayPal info. My opinion? Never bid on an item where they over charge on shipping. I also steer clear of sellers with a feedback rating of 98 % or less. I always read the negative feedback. If it is the same theme being expressed over and over, such as slow shipping, improperly packaged, then I don`t bid. I have 530 eBay transactions and have only come across two shitty sellers. I believe this is because I`m so picky. Two options, hope you`re outbid, or look into canceling your bid if you are that worried about being ripped off. I don`t really know the ramifications of canceling a bid, so know what they are before you do it. Good luck!! Jackie ~*~’ve been on an emotional roller coaster lately. The other day my mood ring exploded~*~ ~~ Janine DiTullio — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm
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There’s an auction I’m bidding on where you’re given the option to use paypal. The problem is, they don’t want you to pay through paypal’s site, but make your paypal transaction through THEIR site. The thing is, if I’m logging into paypal’s site through theirs they could be logging ALL my paypal information (both username and password). They have a history of many transactions on ebay (just under 700) and their rating is something like 97%, but who knows they could disappear tomorrow and nail EVERYONE who has ever paid via paypal by simply logging in as that person and wiring money orders. I don’t think they’re allowed to do this either. I don’t think paypal allows paypal subscribers to require using someone else’s website to make their paypal order. I think I’ll report this one to paypal. It’s all too fishy for me. The other thing is they have really low prices (and really high shipping costs). Anyone have any opinions? — there is no .sig — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm
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