Loxocemus bicolor - Central American Burrowing Python

Originally Posted by DiabloSerpentino

Thanks for sharing this openly, on the board, as I hadn't heard of this, either. It has ALWAYS been my understanding that, if paying with a Visa or MC, THEY honor the charge-back if the defrauded party can provide evidence. Perhaps we should all check into this, and not rely on PayPal at all-?
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Edit to re-phrase: I meant to say, we should perhaps rely on the Visa/MC guarantees rather than rely on PayPal to refund any lost monies. I didn't mean to imply that folks should just set up their own square or other card merchant accounts and sell directly, although I don't see why we shouldn't, if Visa/MC honor charge-backs on live animal transactions.

Yeah very true on only using a credit card through it, that may keep you better protected versus chancing it with using a PayPal balance or a bank account

PayPal refunded me, in full, when I received a half-dead snake. The woman advertised a robust, healthy-looking Hog Island boa, and sent me a snake that had mouth abscesses, was severely underweight, and dehydrated. The claim was processed under Paypal's "Item not as advertised" reason. I had photos, and vet receipts; I don't know if that made any difference or not, but I got all my money back, including shipping charges.

I know you guys are talking about paying via "Friends & Family", but I wanted to comment on the subject of PayPal not covering live animals.

Regarding scammers, you can protect yourself by NEVER paying F&F! If the seller refuses, that's a huge red flag. Not only are you willingly waiving your buyer protection, but you're also violating Paypal's terms of service.

Brandon, sorry for replying in your classified ad, but I thought it would help to share my experience with Paypal's claim process.

Kathy

Thanks for sharing Kathy and good to know! And yeah we best stop derailing the ad here haha! Apologies OP!

No worries, this information is good to know and should be shared. I am new to selling snakes on Fauna so any information is good information for me.

I have a handful of well known breeders who would vouch for me and initially I was trying to protect myself because I had heard of people "buying" perfectly healthy snakes but using PayPal's policy to not actually pay in the end.

I decided it's just easier since I am new to not request such things.

Thanks everyone!

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