lew Posted December 14, 2011 Report Share Posted December 14, 2011 I always deal in cash and although I've heard of Paypal I don't know how it works. I have an item listed for sale on kijiji and a possible buyer wants to pay me with Paypal and then arrange for someone to pickup it up.....doesn't sound good to me. I told him it has to be a cash deal only but I'm just curious how this works and is it actually legit How does a person get their money ?? Anybody deal this way ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted December 14, 2011 Report Share Posted December 14, 2011 I use paypal for ebay Lew. It's quick and easy and its done with a credit card. they pay you X$ on the credit card you sign up with from the credit card they have. if the deal goes South for any reason you go back to paypal and get your cash back from them. IE the card used was a fake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheaptackle Posted December 14, 2011 Report Share Posted December 14, 2011 Paypal is NOT something to use on Kijiji - read the site recommendations and it says so. Third party pick up with Paypal is usually a scam - protect yourself and deal in cash only! Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crappieperchhunter Posted December 14, 2011 Report Share Posted December 14, 2011 I'm no help Lew...but I'm sure others will chime in. I can tell you Pay Pal is 100% legit. Guys at work use it all the time with no issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted December 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2011 Paypal is NOT something to use on Kijiji - read the site recommendations and it says so. Third party pick up with Paypal is usually a scam - protect yourself and deal in cash only! Michael Thanks guys, it'll definetely be a cash deal for me. I know people use it to purchase items from stores but I'm old fashioned and like the feel of the $$$$ in my mitt before I hand over the merchandise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted December 14, 2011 Report Share Posted December 14, 2011 don't blame you one bit Lew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted December 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2011 don't blame you one bit Lew. Geoff, in your 1st reply, do I understand that both the buyer and seller would have a paypal account and the buyer would transfer the money into the sellers account ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motion Posted December 14, 2011 Report Share Posted December 14, 2011 Thanks guys, it'll definetely be a cash deal for me. I know people use it to purchase items from stores but I'm old fashioned and like the feel of the $$$$ in my mitt before I hand over the merchandise. That is a wise decision Lew. Though I use Paypal to purchase goods over the net, I would never accept it as payment for goods sold. Here is the link right from Kijiji that gives you a few examples of the scams using Paypal out there: http://help.kijiji.net/ca/knowledgebase.php?article=85 Any look familiar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted December 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2011 Thanks for that link motion, hard to believe some folks actually fall for some of those scams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted December 14, 2011 Report Share Posted December 14, 2011 Geoff, in your 1st reply, do I understand that both the buyer and seller would have a paypal account and the buyer would transfer the money into the sellers account ?? correct Lew. hence you are protected by papal's insurance if the person is trying to defraud you with a fake card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted December 14, 2011 Report Share Posted December 14, 2011 with that said, if it's more then $100 ask for the cash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asdve23rveavwa Posted December 14, 2011 Report Share Posted December 14, 2011 Good advice from the guys. Paypal is fantastic for Ebay purchases, but, I agree with the majority...for kijiji...get cash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted December 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2011 Thanks Geoff, cash is always King !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted December 14, 2011 Report Share Posted December 14, 2011 How does a person get their money ?? Anybody deal this way ?? Hey Lew, I would never touch a deal through Kijiji where paypal is involved. Wise decision. As for paypal it basically works like this. It is like an online bank account. You can load it with either a credit card or through an online transfer from your regular bank account. Your email address is you paypal account number. Once you have an account you can transfer money to other peoples accounts via their email addresses. So if I bought your boat for example. It ws 20,000 bucks and your paypal account email was [email protected] I could put 20,000 in my account, click the send money button, put [email protected] in the address space, hit send and you have the money in your account. You can then withdraw those funds and they will end up in your CIBC/TD/RBC or what bank account in a few days. You do not have to have a paypal account to use paypal. For example, at my online store you can check out with paypal as a guest using your credit card. No account needed. This is how you got that reel from me. SO you've already used paypal before! ha! If you buy alot online or through ebay, a Paypal account makes things alot faster and easier. Hope this clears it up a bit for ya Lew, I was a lil rushed, hope it makes sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenboater Posted December 14, 2011 Report Share Posted December 14, 2011 I only use Paypal with people I trust not to back out and file a claim. Email Interac is another option and is safer for the seller I believe but when in doubt, Tim Hortons with cash in hand is the safest for all involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motion Posted December 14, 2011 Report Share Posted December 14, 2011 Thanks Geoff, cash is always King !! Lew, just watch out for them new Canadian $100 bills.......they're plastic. Cheers, Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted December 14, 2011 Report Share Posted December 14, 2011 your paypal account email was [email protected] look at you, kiss HAHAHA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted December 14, 2011 Report Share Posted December 14, 2011 look at you, kiss HAHAHA have you seen his boat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted December 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2011 [email protected] Thanks guys, and Phil, I like your style Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted December 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2011 have you seen his boat? Sorry Phil, we were posting at the same time. That $20.000 you spoke of earlier will get you the motor and 1 paddle....we'll negotiate further for the rest of the package :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted December 14, 2011 Report Share Posted December 14, 2011 have you seen his boat? not yet but I hope to one day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted December 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2011 For anyone who may be interested, this was the reply I got from the person who claims to be interested in what I'm selling. +++++++++++++ Thanks for your reply,i just wanted to make sure all bases are covered !I'm satisfied with the condition but how long have you owned it?? and what's your lowest price for it. I love a bargain, so i would like to get it as soon as i can.I would be able to make payment through paypal, i find it the easiest way to use my credit card safely and is a safe and reliable method of payment... Let me know your price for it .I hope to hear from you soon, and i will make all transportation preparations for the it to be transported to my home +++++++++++++ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted December 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2011 not yet but I hope to one day Your welcome in my boat anytime Geoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted December 14, 2011 Report Share Posted December 14, 2011 (edited) For anyone who may be interested, this was the reply I got from the person who claims to be interested in what I'm selling. +++++++++++++ Thanks for your reply,i just wanted to make sure all bases are covered !I'm satisfied with the condition but how long have you owned it?? and what's your lowest price for it. I love a bargain, so i would like to get it as soon as i can.I would be able to make payment through paypal, i find it the easiest way to use my credit card safely and is a safe and reliable method of payment... Let me know your price for it .I hope to hear from you soon, and i will make all transportation preparations for the it to be transported to my home +++++++++++++ No way, no how. Scam written all over it. Edited December 14, 2011 by Harrison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted December 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2011 No way, no how. Scam written all over it. My feelings exactly Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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