Simon Roberts Posted April 13, 2006 Report Share Posted April 13, 2006 God i hate paypal so much! they have had a large amoutn of my money for over 6 weeks! i withdrew the money last wednesday morn and there is still no sign of it in my account! Looks like its going to be a quiet weekend for me! :< :< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy75 Posted April 13, 2006 Report Share Posted April 13, 2006 join the club mate - I have had £250 stolen from my account by a robbing bar-steward in an eBay auction. Paid via paypal, he turned up to collect the goods then left. 2 hours later he stopped the payment and told paypal that he never received the goods, so they took the money back off me. Of course, what proof did I have that he came and collected it? none. They have reasonable buyer protection, but absolutely nowt for sellers whom get ripped off like this day to day. Lesson learned - if they turn up for it, make sure they pay cash, and STILL get a written, signed receipt... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Roberts Posted April 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2006 join the club mate - I have had £250 stolen from my account by a robbing bar-steward in an eBay auction. Paid via paypal, he turned up to collect the goods then left. 2 hours later he stopped the payment and told paypal that he never received the goods, so they took the money back off me. Of course, what proof did I have that he came and collected it? none. They have reasonable buyer protection, but absolutely nowt for sellers whom get ripped off like this day to day. Lesson learned - if they turn up for it, make sure they pay cash, and STILL get a written, signed receipt... I heard of other horror stories like that mate! sorry to here it. Im pretty sure i'll use them again! because how else is there to pay for things so quickly. I just think its shocking how long they keep hold of your money getting fat off the interest! Suppose thats business though eh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdubya Posted April 13, 2006 Report Share Posted April 13, 2006 Lot of scamming going on lately, re paypal mate recently sold some "angel eyes" front lights off a series 5 BM to a chap in america, mate recieved payment notification from paypal , then informed buyer that they had been posted! then wallop paypal informed mate that payment had been "stopped" he is now arguing with paypal that the goods have been sent? cheeers KW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Roberts Posted April 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2006 They seem to have no body that governs them at all! i have looked for somewhere to complain about several things they have done recently but cant find any one to complain too apart form them! and whats point in that! they will prob just look at email, laugh and delete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNAKEBITE Posted April 13, 2006 Report Share Posted April 13, 2006 They seem to have no body that governs them at all! i have looked for somewhere to complain about several things they have done recently but cant find any one to complain too apart form them! and whats point in that! they will prob just look at email, laugh and delete. Sounds like a good buisness venture to me. (sarcasic tones!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted April 13, 2006 Report Share Posted April 13, 2006 http://www.paypalsucks.com/ have a look at this site for more info on pay pal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Roberts Posted April 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2006 http://www.paypalsucks.com/ have a look at this site for more info on pay pal Ah! good site there mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy75 Posted April 13, 2006 Report Share Posted April 13, 2006 I've got an 0845 number somehwere to their UK office if you need it, but complete bunch of t**ts in my opinion. I still use them though of course, have to really with the amount of people that use them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Roberts Posted April 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2006 I've got an 0845 number somehwere to their UK office if you need it, but complete bunch of t**ts in my opinion. I still use them though of course, have to really with the amount of people that use them Well im not going to see the money in my account tomorrow with it being bank hol am i so if not here tuesday would love the number please mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodmedod.one Posted April 13, 2006 Report Share Posted April 13, 2006 I sent an item to a guy that had paid me by Paypal. He contacted me and claimed that the item was faulty. I told him to send it back and I would give him a refund. Two weeks later, I finally got it back and it was wrecked (I would blame DHL for this, not the buyer). I contacted the buyer and told him to claim off DHL's insurance for the damaged goods. He wouldn't, he just contacted Paypal and got his money back. I contacted DHL and was told I couldn't claim as their contract was with the sender, not the recipient. I now have a totally useless item and no money for it. I think Paypal is *****. Ebay is no better. I had an item bought by a zero-rated bidder. He didn't pay me, despite several polite reminders. I finally contacted him to say either you pay, or I will report you as a non paying bidder. He then left me negative feedback, calling me a lying **** and claiming he paid by cheque and I had cashed it. I contacted ebay and informed them what was going on. They never even had the decency to reply to my complaint. What a bunch of ******. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaggy Posted April 13, 2006 Report Share Posted April 13, 2006 Customer Service Centre PayPal Customer Service Agents are available to help you at the following times: Monday to Friday: 6:00 a.m. BST until 10:00 p.m. BST Saturday: 8:00 a.m. BST until 10:00 p.m. BST Sunday: 9:00 a.m. BST until 10:00 p.m. BST Call us on: 08707 307 191 We can only discuss an account with the account holder. Please have the following information available when you call: Your telephone number Your email address The last four digits of your credit card or bank account registered with PayPal For security reasons, we must verify the above details before discussing any account-specific information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deako Posted April 13, 2006 Report Share Posted April 13, 2006 Yup, Paypal are truly ****, which is why we avoid it AT ALL COSTS. Read all about 'em here: http://www.paypalwarning.com/ And remember, they can empty YOUR bank account whenever they want!! :thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidney Posted April 13, 2006 Report Share Posted April 13, 2006 going against the grain a bit here, i have been using them for 2 years without a hickup, perhaps i just havnt done buisnes witha conman (conperson) yet, sory guys i will have to keep using them.. sid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photopro Posted April 14, 2006 Report Share Posted April 14, 2006 Re-PayPal I am helping a mate who was scammed by a guy in the US and another in Canada. Both took payments never sent the goods and wouldn't reply to emails. PayPal are hiding behind their 45 day rule; action must be started within 45 days of purchase. Surface mail (large items) can take up to 60 days, so by keeping the purchaser dangling after 45 days - money for nothing! Barclaycard who feed the account don't want to know, PayPal likewise so we have now lodged a complaint with the Financial Ombudsman. I will let you know how it pans out. photopro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Roberts Posted April 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2006 WELL! still no sign of the money in my account! i trnsferred on the 6th of april so i think they taking the mick some how! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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