wondering about the paypal 3%

Originally Posted by DragonCharm

$80 on a nearly $3000 transaction isn't squat. Consider this, I spend $200 a month in gas getting to a job that pays me less than $3000 a month, you don't see me sitting at home waiting for gas prices to drop......food for thought.

Gas hit $3.35 here today....I think I might just sit around on my butt for awhile and let the price go down again...LOL.

And I agree, it's the cost of doing business. A company I ordered from tacked on a 3% surcharge, and I didn't see it, or know about it until long after the fact. It was nowhere on their site either. It didn't hurt my pocketbook any, but I will not be doing business with them again. It's a bit underhanded and just plain cheap.

Originally Posted by A_Kendergirl

And I agree, it's the cost of doing business. A company I ordered from tacked on a 3% surcharge, and I didn't see it, or know about it until long after the fact. It was nowhere on their site either. It didn't hurt my pocketbook any, but I will not be doing business with them again. It's a bit underhanded and just plain cheap.

And rather illegal. You should dispute the charge.

To dispute over $1.50 really isn't worth my time. They can keep it. It was a month before I noticed the charge, and that was several months ago. I'll be going elsewhere with my business.

Originally Posted by A_Kendergirl

To dispute over $1.50 really isn't worth my time. They can keep it. I'll be going elsewhere with my business.

Dispute the whole charge for the whole order.

Shanti,

I understand that it's small potatoes, but it's not the amount, there is a principle involved. Also, you might be protecting others from the same thing with larger dollar amounts. The only way people like this will be stopped is if complaints are made.

I complained about the aborted transaction I mentioned. The amount was obviously greater but there was nothing lost as I had already received a full refund. There wasn't much that PayPal could do on a "non-transaction" but again, I felt the inquiry should be made and the seller put on notice.

Originally Posted by Jim O

I understand that it's small potatoes, but it's not the amount, there is a principle involved. Also, you might be protecting others from the same thing with larger dollar amounts. The only way people like this will be stopped is if complaints are made.

$1.50 or $150 - the point of the matter is worth it!
KJ

I totally agree with you about making a point with these people, but it will have to wait. I haven't had a day off in over two weeks, and I'm in no mood to be chasing people down right now. In a week or two, when my life goes back to normal, I will get in touch with them. Thank god for hiring new help!

I love being able to transact internet business via PayPal. I don't want to have to rely exclusively on credit cards or money orders to pay for purchases made online. If I did I'd of made far fewer purchases than I have. I am aware of the 3% cost to the seller when I pay via PayPal. Just today I made the last installment on the purchase of a snake. I added money over and above what was due to compensate for the fees that PayPal charged the seller. I did this out of gratitude for the privilage of being allowed to make payments. I am not like every other buyer. What I have experienced in shipping and handling fees has been outrageously inflated in too many cases anymore. I always check shipping and handling fees before I bid or buy online. In some cases that will make or break the deal.

Originally Posted by Jim O

Well...I just lost a deal over this issue. A seller and I had agreed on a shipped price for some animals. He agreed to accept PayPal. I sent his the agreed upon sum ($2750) and then he was unhappy that PayPal took its cut of ~$80 and wanted me to also send that amount after the fact. I politely pointed to PayPal's rules (with the link) and offered him the option to refund my money or accept my payment. He chose the former and promptly made the refund.

Anyone think I should post the details and the seller's name on the BOI? Complain to PayPal?

you end up paying the $80 fee.

IF he uses PayPal's refund option, you will get your entire payment back. The fee will be refunded from PayPal.