rodp Posted July 16, 2010 Report Share Posted July 16, 2010 Well, I was going to join BASC online. As I don't use credit cards and will not use a debit card on line I wanted to pay by paypal (got a surplus in there anyway). Emailed them and was told, quite curtly, card only. That's another one they've lost as I will find something else now that gives insurance cover but doesn't charge quite as much for the privelige. Ahh well, I tried. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted July 16, 2010 Report Share Posted July 16, 2010 can't you just pay by cheque. seems ludicrous that your basis for insurance (and supporting shooting) is using paypal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliebrown Posted July 16, 2010 Report Share Posted July 16, 2010 I would be worried if they DID take paypal. Theres nothing that says 'Mickey Mouse' like a Paypal Payment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted July 16, 2010 Report Share Posted July 16, 2010 (edited) I would be worried if they DID take paypal. Theres nothing that says 'Mickey Mouse' like a Paypal Payment. So you'll lodge card details with paypal but not with basc?? Edited July 16, 2010 by harv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blister Posted July 16, 2010 Report Share Posted July 16, 2010 when i joined bascs i belled them on the phone just gave them my bank details and was coverd there and then they didnt take the money out till a month later well pleased Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodp Posted July 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2010 I would be worried if they DID take paypal. Theres nothing that says 'Mickey Mouse' like a Paypal Payment. The place I work for, one of the countries leading suppliers of our trade, do quite a lot of deals through paypal. ! So you'll lodge card details with paypal but not with basc?? No,I don't have a card so I gave paypal bank details ONCE online and that's probably the only time I've sent details via the web. The beauty of paypal is that nothing secure is sent online for a transaction so no matter how many times you buy the info is only given once. Also, paypal is vast now and will continue to grow so why the gripe with them, at least it's one financial institution that hasn't brought the country to it's knees Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apache Posted July 16, 2010 Report Share Posted July 16, 2010 Sign up to direct debit? I do think paypal looks a bit like a company is trading out of their back bedroom and fronted by a spotty computer nerd. The only reputable company I can think of that takes paypal is Maplin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted July 16, 2010 Report Share Posted July 16, 2010 (edited) The place I work for, one of the countries leading suppliers of our trade, do quite a lot of deals through paypal. ! I can't begin to wonder what leading company you work for but paypal is truly pants as a provider, chargebacks are too easy and the amount of fraud is frankly scary, get your details hacked and you will loose any balance in your pay pal account and it certainly isn't rare If you're scared of online transactions get a barclaycard and you will be covered for fraud and then use your common sense. I wouldn't imagine any of the insurance providers will take paypal. Maybe David will confirm whether you can pay by cash sent to BASC towers though it is a little odd you won't do card or DD payments. Even cheques you send have you bank details on so no idea how you manage to cope in life. Edited July 16, 2010 by al4x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted July 16, 2010 Report Share Posted July 16, 2010 paypal also whack whopping charges on every transaction! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted July 16, 2010 Report Share Posted July 16, 2010 have a look here for how many satisfied customers they have http://www.paypalsucks.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webber Posted July 16, 2010 Report Share Posted July 16, 2010 It would be interesting to learn which shooting organisation / insurance providers offer PayPal as a payment method? What is your strategy if none accept PayPal? webber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_R Posted July 16, 2010 Report Share Posted July 16, 2010 That's a poor excuse for not joining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave1419 Posted July 16, 2010 Report Share Posted July 16, 2010 I got done during a transaction using paypal on a well know bidding site,once you give them your details they seem to take charge of your account and any money that you have in that account.would rather play with a cobra than trust paypal.any problems and who do you talk to? if you have a problem with your bank,you go to your branch and you can sort any problems out--try that with paypal---appauling!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodp Posted July 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2010 What is your strategy if none accept PayPal? C'mon, I'm a bloke,I hadn't thought that far in front. I can't see why they don't offer the service, even if they charge for the extra costs involved. The reason I like paypal is that I tend to do a few jobs / transactions on the dreaded auction site and usually have a surplus in paypal for toys etc. It's my stash that no-one knows about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted July 16, 2010 Report Share Posted July 16, 2010 So what is this 'leading supplier of or trade' company then? We are all on the edge of our seats here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodp Posted July 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2010 So what is this 'leading supplier of or trade' company then?We are all on the edge of our seats here www.rhinocargocontrol.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apache Posted July 16, 2010 Report Share Posted July 16, 2010 www.rhinocargocontrol.co.uk Seems a fairly modest website. There are more items for sale on here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J@mes Posted July 16, 2010 Report Share Posted July 16, 2010 You are probably more likely to get mugged than you are be a victim of online fraud - I've been purchasing online and using online banking for about 10 years now, with no issues at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodp Posted July 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2010 Seems a fairly modest website. There are more items for sale on here! Yep, if you say so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevethevanman Posted July 16, 2010 Report Share Posted July 16, 2010 Well, I was going to join BASC online. As I don't use credit cards and will not use a debit card on line I wanted to pay by paypal (got a surplus in there anyway). Emailed them and was told, quite curtly, card only. That's another one they've lost as I will find something else now that gives insurance cover but doesn't charge quite as much for the privelige. Ahh well, I tried. I use my cards all the time on the itnernet, and never had a problem. Most people will find and if fact companies will, that its peoples stupid mistakes or stupidity on the net that leads to fraud Usually through bent websites or something too good to be true, you will find that internet money transfer through your bank security pins ect is very secure , and that the problem is your end, perhaps in a keylogger or trojan ect.. I dotn see any problem in internet transfer, probably just a fear you have, but its very safe. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodp Posted July 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2010 , probably just a fear you have Probably is but that's me and there aint no changing it. Don't have a credit card anyway, much prefer cash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted July 16, 2010 Report Share Posted July 16, 2010 you only need a bank account to join BASC, have you got one of those Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_R Posted July 16, 2010 Report Share Posted July 16, 2010 Just fill the forms out on paper and send a cheque, or don't you get out much... you know, through that flat thing on hinges that acts as a two way valve in and out of your house? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevethevanman Posted July 16, 2010 Report Share Posted July 16, 2010 , Probably is but that's me and there aint no changing it. Don't have a credit card anyway, much prefer cash. Yeah but everytihng will shift electronic eventualy I think, but thats just me , you will however be better off with your load of cash if there is a natural disaster haha, not that it will happen in the happy U.K. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David BASC Posted July 16, 2010 Report Share Posted July 16, 2010 If you have a UK bank account we can take and set up a Direct Debit over the phone - or take payment though a charge card. Best wishes David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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