Paypal gift payments

VR3
VR3 Posts: 28,611
edited June 2011 in The Clubhouse
I will no longer accept gift payments for anything I sell or modifications as Paypal is saying they will charge my fees regardless and would disable that feature for me.

Thanks for understanding Polksters!
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited June 2011
    Buh?
    Jerkoffs!
    Probably worried about the 3 letter Government Branch!
    As am I!:redface:
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  • WagnerRC
    WagnerRC Posts: 2,155
    edited June 2011
    I always pay the 3% to avoid the bs. The gift option was being abused.
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited June 2011
    When you think about it, you are allowed so much $$ as "gifted income" by the government, so I guess it is mainly Paypal wanting their share more than anything.
    I could be wrong on this and maybe someone can chime in to clarify.
    I know there is a clause for family gifts for sure.
    I am sure Paypal has to pay taxes on income like anyone else, so they are just being a$$whipes about it!:cool:
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,611
    edited June 2011
    When someone uses the gift feature alot of the times you have to pay 1.5%
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  • maximillian
    maximillian Posts: 2,144
    edited June 2011
    I only have my CC linked to Paypal. No way I will EVER give them access to my bank account. When I send a gift payment they charge me anyway. So now sending it to you is going to cost double - half you pay and half I pay? Not a big deal since I am perfectly willing to pay the 3%. Still, seems a little odd that they would prevent you from receiving gift payments.
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  • decal
    decal Posts: 3,205
    edited June 2011
    I think WagnerRC got it right, people were abusing the gift option. Why do some folks think they should get everything for free?
    If you can't hear a difference, don't waste your money.
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited June 2011
    Oh BS. If it was a flat fee to do an electronic tranfer, that would be one thing, but tell me how they should be entitled to get 1.5-3% of everything.

    I won't use the bastads just for that simple fact. F#ck 'em...
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  • jbooker82
    jbooker82 Posts: 1,627
    edited June 2011
    Or when you get ripped off and cant file a claim because the money sent was a gift, not payment for goods.

    I also like adds where cheap a55 people say add 3% for paypal. Just figure it in with the sale price and don't squeek when you walk.
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited June 2011
    Saw this coming as it was too good to be true...
    Jake
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