Eff Paypal

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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited January 2007
    Paypal strikes again, this time locking down a fundraising account for a family of a fallen soldier in Iraq. Classy.
    If you will it, dude, it is no dream.
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited January 2007
    whom we hope goes home tonight and is f*cking beaten by Jason Kidd's wife ...:D :D
    I'm sure this is good for a RT1 haiku or two.

    Replete with suckiocity, indeed.
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited January 2007
    Yes, I could, but this is so sad I am disgusted, I deal in breaking policies obtaining waiver's all the time. This goes to the heart of this company, it goes to true intent. Legal of course it is, moral, well not by me.

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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited January 2007
    In the interest of full disclosure (as well as a happy story about the little guy beating the big evil corporation), PayPal did relent on the above story after a flood of correspondence, so the money is going to the soldier's family.
    If you will it, dude, it is no dream.
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited January 2007
    Further proof, what did it take to make them give in?

    Paypal Sucks all the time
    jerks will off you for a dime
    once they get you verified
    then freeze your dough for all time.

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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited January 2007
    Good to see this thread has its sea legs again...

    toot toot
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • Crispycircuit
    Crispycircuit Posts: 49
    edited January 2007
    Ok, Paypal is not our friend but an nessary evil ... If don't like Paypal's fee's than what do you think of cable tv, satilite radio, Lawyers fee, Dr. fees, cell phones, movie rental over due fees.. ..... Decent tv & radio was free. Now if they say it's free, than it must be hiden in some form of tax... The most upsetting for me in my area is the "school tax"... It's killer....
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  • snow
    snow Posts: 4,337
    edited January 2007
    for me its a necessary evil. i like the idea of using my credit card to pay as this grants me extra protection, that unless its a store with visa master card proceesing. i am not going to get from joe seller any other way. plus its conveneint for me i clik a few times with the mouse and its done. no worrying about whether i have stamps or envelopes or the time to go to po for a money order and wait an half hour in line for. plus when i sell i like the idea of getting paid quickly. the buyer likes to get his item shipped quicker also. is it a perfect system? no but its the best there is for now and worth the 3 percent to me. REGARDS SNOW
    Well, I just pulled off the impossible by doing a double-blind comparison all by myself, purely by virtue of the fact that I completely and stupidly forgot what I did last. I guess that getting old does have its advantages after all :D
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited January 2007
    A check reveals Paypal reached a new low on the Official RT1 Suckiocity Scale.

    One Paypal
    Two Paypal
    Three Paypal-Four
    Lets us bend you over
    And stick it to you more

    What do you mean TV is not free..........whats cable???

    RT1

    Paypal Sucks
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  • Pauly
    Pauly Posts: 4,519
    edited September 2007
    GOD i miss this place...

    I cant eat Dinner cuz my belly hurts from laughing so effin much.
    Life without music would♭
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited September 2007
    PayPal is the cost of doing Business, as far as I'm concern PayPal with there 2.9% plus $.35 is something I just need to eat.

    Of course I accept checks in the mail also, but thats so long :(

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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited September 2007
    You can also use eChecks which only cost $5. This is pretty useful for high dollar transactions with folks I already know.

    I use PayPal alot and can't wait to use it again.
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited September 2007
    Wow, over 100 posts; not going back to read all and probably I already posted here...but here it goes:

    I use Paypal everytime I can; the 3% or so gives me peace of mind. I have used the paypal refund twice already. Once for a pair of RTi12's that were never shipped, once for an X-box 360 that arrived damaged. paypal always has responded.
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  • I-SIG
    I-SIG Posts: 2,238
    edited September 2007
    Pay the 3% if you like to support companies that want to take away your God-given, Constitutionally protected rights.

    Wes
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited September 2007
    I would consider PayPal very low on my list of things to worry about Constitutionally. There are bigger things to worry about in this world don't you think?
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  • I-SIG
    I-SIG Posts: 2,238
    edited September 2007
    dorokusai wrote: »
    I would consider PayPal very low on my list of things to worry about Constitutionally. There are bigger things to worry about in this world don't you think?

    Depends on how you look at it. The Jews probably said the same thing while the gypsies and homosexuals were hauled away first....

    It is awfully easy to vote with my pocketbook in this case, so I do, same with Heinz, Levi-Strauss, Ben & Jerry's, etc.....

    Wes
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited September 2007
    Uhhh, OK Wes, good luck with that.
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited September 2007
    I-SIG wrote: »
    Pay the 3% if you like to support companies that want to take away your God-given, Constitutionally protected rights.

    Wes

    I am paying for a service that includes a very good protection against fraud that has already refunded my hard earned money twice. I think it is very much worth it. Don't see the realtionship with constitutional rights here.

    If you don't like it, don't use it. Simple.
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  • I-SIG
    I-SIG Posts: 2,238
    edited September 2007
    HTrookie wrote: »
    I am paying for a service that includes a very good protection against fraud that has already refunded my hard earned money twice. I think it is very much worth it. Don't see the realtionship with constitutional rights here.

    If you don't like it, don't use it. Simple.

    Don't worry, I avoid it like the plague. :)

    I just want others to know where their money is going, that's all. To each his own.

    Wes
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited September 2007
    Yes, yes, YES! Yeah.. that was the sound of Johnny Holmes makin' it happen. All cuz' this thread was revisited. This place could use more RT haikus.

    Effin' hilarious from top 2 bottome sez Sinead.
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited September 2007
    reeltrouble1 wrote: »
    Who you kidding, you dont run anywhere your hot rod does. So does this mean your willing to give up the GyroDec? I did so well for 6 months now the jonesin is in full grip. When quality folks use evil things the thunder is impressive but the lightning does the work.

    Support your local Postal Employee or else!!!!

    RT1

    :D:D:D:D
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited September 2007
    I'm curiously ambivalent about this whole thing. BTW who is this Pay Pal? What do we know about him? How do we know he is our pal? What if we would prefer a Pay Gal? I might be less ambivalent about that....
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  • Scooter1
    Scooter1 Posts: 19
    edited September 2007
    I just joined this forum a little while ago and have been just getting adjusted by reading (alot!!) I have to commend most posters on their knowledge and genuine interest in the actual forum subject matter.

    I do have to share a recent experience with paypal, as a seller, for a future 'heads up'

    I had received payment 8/1 on a ebay item through paypal. 6 weeks later i am notified my account has a negative balance of 75.00 as the transaction was placed under review. When I called to find out what was up, the CSR could not tell me where the investigation had initiated (paypal vs. buyer) So I figured I would just wait it out since I've been a premier member since 2000.
    In the meantime i replenished my negative balance with the 75.00 in order to conclude another transaction.
    Bad idea! The next day I receive notice that the payment has been reversed and returned to the buyer. Paypal was the only indication of any problems with this transaction, as all communications with the buyer were cordial.
    Back on the phone with paypal to find out the details on my 'stolen' 75.00.
    When I asked about the details I was forwarded through 2 more people and finally reached someone that would tell me what the hell was going on with my money.
    The CSR informed me that the payment was made with a fraudulent credit card charge. Huh??? After 45 days this is just now coming to light?

    question: Do I have any protection on this?
    CSR: Go to the main page down on the bottom and click 'user agreement'. (My transaction didn't qualify for protection within one of the many, many conditions of which one I am still not sure of)

    question: Does this happen often?
    CSR: Unfortunately quite a bit

    question: So what you are saying is that receiving payment through paypal is kind of a crapshoot?
    CSR: Somewhat (I couldn't believe she said that!, but I certainly appreciated the honesty)

    Bottom line~ If payment is taken through paypal you are at their mercy.
    I feel thankful the amount was only 75 bucks.

    Just a 'heads up' in return for all the fine knowledge that has been shared on this forum to help me with my Home theater.
    After being a faithful premier paypal member for 7 years, I now have to say
    'Paypal sucks'.
    Watch out for taking payment on big ticket items, or you may end up
    eating it.


    Scott
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited September 2007
    Scott...
    Welcome to the Forum.

    You are (in fact) correct in stating that Paypal is REPLETE WITH SUCKIOSITY.
    Or maybe not. Perspective is the oft neglected undercurrent of communication.
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • Scooter1
    Scooter1 Posts: 19
    edited September 2007
    Thanks for the welcome Zombie Boy.
    I forgot to qualify my post into Polkie terms. This money is going towards an upgrade to LC's, so you all can relate to wanting something badly and then having to take a step back;-)
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited September 2007
    From an audio perspective, stepbacks are a way of life. It would be overtly utopian to think that one is constantly marching onward in this hobby.

    Regardless, sorry to hear about your trials and tribs. With what gear are you currently running this race?
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • Scooter1
    Scooter1 Posts: 19
    edited September 2007
    Nah, not looking for any sympothy, but thanks anyway. I am a business owner, so this is nothing new. Just trying to share experience to increase awareness.
    Thanks for the thought though.

    I'm actually a newbie to the Home Theater world. WAF has dictated inwalls and original budget allowed for the tc series (tc265i l-c-f tc65 (rs-ls-rc)
    As you mentioned, this hobby is a never ending quest so my goal of changing to the LC series using a AV receiver is somewhat financially daunting for me with the 4 ohm power, but it will happen somehow (If Kotke and his 12 string didn't exist I would most likely be happy with 'movie speakers')
    Don't want to go too deep in respect to the thread topic.

    I'll be asking for help on the above power recommendations in the next week or so. Life would be easy if I could just move my Denon/outlaw/forte combo downstairs (sorry for using the F word) ;-)

    Scott
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited September 2007
    OH BOY!!!!!!!!!

    I realize I have been somewhat remiss in tracking the Official Paypal Suckiocity meter of late, but as always the Polk Nation is there to remind folks.

    PayPal Sucks and is not preferred by this member.

    RT1
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  • BIZILL
    BIZILL Posts: 5,432
    edited September 2007
    paypal peace of mind? more like paypal piece of crow. protection? blah. filed a claim and they pissed on it. paypal sucks. won't get into the details. but they plainly suck and are in the wrong. oh well, me vs. big company. FU.

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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited February 2008
    A smidge of bad news today...
    thought I'd throw this thread a bone. Always brought a joyous smirk to my face. Huzzah!!!!

    Suckiosity, indeed.
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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