Paypal.
I think of it as the insurance that if goods I have bought don't arrive, or when they arrive are not the goods I purchased, or arrive damaged, then I have recourse to get my money back.
The forum rules and guidelines are quite specific, and they are for a very good reason; we know that things can, and do, go wrong. Experience has shown that the vast majority of sellers here are absolutely sound, but there's always odd one that doesn't do things they ought.
With regards to selling on BCUK:
Seller will pay Paypal fees.
Paypal are now clearly stating that the seller picks up the 3.4% + 20p fee, buyers pay nothing.
1. We've noticed that some sellers are still asking that the buyer pays the fees.
2. As from 3 April 2013, 00.00 GMT a new rule will come into effect:
When a seller accepts a payment from a buyer using Paypal, he / she will picks up the 3.4% (or any future amended percentage) + 20p (or any future amended amount) fee.
3. Sellers are not allowed to ask the buyers to pay the fees.
4. If a seller acts in breach with this rule, the thread will be removed without any notice: we will NOT be PMing people to explain ourselves, we'll just bin the threads.
5. Re-posting a removed sales thread will also be removed. Infractions may follow.
6. If your sales thread vanishes from the forums: PM a Moderator.
It's up to the seller to include the cost of any fees in their selling price, typically 3.4% + 20p as mentioned. Paypal will always deduct their fees, if you fail to take this into account you won't recover 100% of your asking price. Sometimes this has caused upset and confusion but it's fairly straight forward.e.g Member A wants to sell a billy can for £10, to make sure he's not out of pocket he includes the fees into his price, therefore the selling price he advertises is £10.54 (includes 3.4% + 20p transaction fee)
If a Seller or Maker is asking for the goods to be paid as a gift then Mods may remove the sales threads; the Seller or Maker may have their status revoked or be banned from the forum.
Why am I posting this just now ?
Because undelivered goods problems have reared their ugly heads again
Pay the fees; it helps keep everything straight.
atb,
Mary
I think of it as the insurance that if goods I have bought don't arrive, or when they arrive are not the goods I purchased, or arrive damaged, then I have recourse to get my money back.
The forum rules and guidelines are quite specific, and they are for a very good reason; we know that things can, and do, go wrong. Experience has shown that the vast majority of sellers here are absolutely sound, but there's always odd one that doesn't do things they ought.
With regards to selling on BCUK:
Seller will pay Paypal fees.
Paypal are now clearly stating that the seller picks up the 3.4% + 20p fee, buyers pay nothing.
1. We've noticed that some sellers are still asking that the buyer pays the fees.
2. As from 3 April 2013, 00.00 GMT a new rule will come into effect:
When a seller accepts a payment from a buyer using Paypal, he / she will picks up the 3.4% (or any future amended percentage) + 20p (or any future amended amount) fee.
3. Sellers are not allowed to ask the buyers to pay the fees.
4. If a seller acts in breach with this rule, the thread will be removed without any notice: we will NOT be PMing people to explain ourselves, we'll just bin the threads.
5. Re-posting a removed sales thread will also be removed. Infractions may follow.
6. If your sales thread vanishes from the forums: PM a Moderator.
It's up to the seller to include the cost of any fees in their selling price, typically 3.4% + 20p as mentioned. Paypal will always deduct their fees, if you fail to take this into account you won't recover 100% of your asking price. Sometimes this has caused upset and confusion but it's fairly straight forward.e.g Member A wants to sell a billy can for £10, to make sure he's not out of pocket he includes the fees into his price, therefore the selling price he advertises is £10.54 (includes 3.4% + 20p transaction fee)
If a Seller or Maker is asking for the goods to be paid as a gift then Mods may remove the sales threads; the Seller or Maker may have their status revoked or be banned from the forum.
Why am I posting this just now ?
Because undelivered goods problems have reared their ugly heads again
Pay the fees; it helps keep everything straight.
atb,
Mary
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