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Another Paypal Friends And Family Question...from A Buyer

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I didn't want to hijack Paul's topic so I've posted this similar question but from the buyer's side.

 

Daft question this - but as a buyer (I'm relatively new to PayPal - 9 months or so) I buy plenty of records on here via PP gift. I guess all of the transactions to lots of different 'friends' will look a bit fishy. Would I expect to receive a similar warning message (see Paul's topic)?

 

I am happy to pay a little extra for a 'regular' transaction if it keeps me out of trouble. Does this have any impact on the seller? I thought sellers specifically ask for family & friends because a regular payment might impact on them in some way? Do they have to be registered PP traders? Or are they trying to save us buyers a few quid?

 

A bit of advice from you guys would be really helpful.

 

Stu  :thumbsup:

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I didn't want to hijack Paul's topic so I've posted this similar question but from the buyer's side.

 

Daft question this - but as a buyer (I'm relatively new to PayPal - 9 months or so) I buy plenty of records on here via PP gift. I guess all of the transactions to lots of different 'friends' will look a bit fishy. Would I expect to receive a similar warning message (see Paul's topic)?

 

It depends if paypal thinks it would be beneficial to warn the buyers. I doubt they will.

 

I am happy to pay a little extra for a 'regular' transaction if it keeps me out of trouble. Does this have any impact on the seller? I thought sellers specifically ask for family & friends because a regular payment might impact on them in some way? Do they have to be registered PP traders? Or are they trying to save us buyers a few quid?

 

A bit of advice from you guys would be really helpful.

 

Stu  :thumbsup:

Paypals buyer protection is only valid for regular transactions, not for gifts. I think most sellers ask for gifts because they won't have to pay the fees. The gift option is free for the recipient. As a buyer you lose protection and gain very little. Some sellers have asked for 4% extra on top of the sales price to cover paypal fees.

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OK Lars, thanks for that - it's clear now!  :thumbsup:

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