[Elecraft] PayPal holding payment.

[Walter Underwood]

I got scammed on PayPal, sent something that wasn’t even close to what I paid for. The seller in China offered to refund half of the cost. I refused. PayPal ignored my further complaints and I got zero refund. It was only $30, but PayPal clearly had zero interest in consumer protection.

wunder
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Walter Underwood
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> On May 7, 2022, at 10:55 AM, Dave <rocketnj at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Even eBay is moving away from PayPal. 
> 
> Dave wo2x
> 
> Sent from my waxed string and tin cans. 
> 
>> On May 7, 2022, at 1:43 PM, David Deelstra <deelstra at xmission.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Warning: Before you use PayPal to sell a rig, consider using something else.
>> 
>> I just sold a rig through PayPal, with UPS tracking number, but after payment was received into my account, PayPal placed a 21 DAY HOLD on the funds.
>> 
>> "We've placed the money on hold because this transaction is inconsistent with your previous selling activity. The money has been added to your on hold balance. It'll be available once we can confirm that your customer has received the goods or services."
>> 
>> "Here's what you can do to get your money sooner
>> 
>> Provide shipment information (Already done)
>> 
>> Add a valid tracking number and your money will be available 1 day after PayPal confirms that the shipment has been delivered. (Again, already done)
>> 
>> Print a shipping label"
>> (I did not use their ShipStation service because the rig was packed and labeled before the payment was received by PayPal.
>> 
>> The rig was delivered, no problems, notice of delivery was received, I have been an EBay seller since 1994, and a Paypal seller nearly as long.
>> 
>> Do they do this with "Friends and Family" if the receiver has never received a large payment?
>> 
>> I have spent over three hours attempting to reach a live person.
>> 
>> Their customer service is the typical endless loop automated system.
>> 
>> Caveat emptor, I guess.
>> 
>> -Dave N7ISH
>> 
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