Thoughts?

[Will_318i]

Hey Guys,
So I was wondering what you guys thought about other people charging PayPal fees when purchasing something from them. You know, the whole "pay me $X.XX amount plus the 3% PayPal fee or whatever it may be.

Discuss...

[ck_taft325is]

I thought Paypal only charged 3% if the buyer uses a credit card. I'm no expert though.

[Raxe]

Don't see a problem with it personally. It's a convenience charge.

[pureaudio]

I only charge it to other people when it is going to make a significant difference. I have no issues with other sellers charging it, it adds up when you sell a lot.

[emoshun]

FYI, "Send as Gift" = no 3.5% charge.

[e30e]

Price * .03 + shipping = Price paid by customer, its not hard to jack up a price by 3% and then post it up for sale.

[Will_318i]

FYI, "Send as Gift" = no 3.5% charge.

I didn't know that... Thanks for that wonderful info...

[FredK]

"Send as Gift" = not protected by Buyer / Seller Protection Program, nor can you access the Paypal Shipping Center as a seller, which makes things slightly harder to ship out. It's fine if you trust the guy on the other end, but if it's someone you don't know... buyer beware!

[5spoke]

Price * .03 + shipping = Price paid by customer, its not hard to jack up a price by 3% and then post it up for sale.

I agree, just include the paypal fee in your original price posted. I hate getting nickel and dimed after the fact.

[CorvallisBMW]

"Send as Gift" = not protected by Buyer / Seller Protection Program, nor can you access the Paypal Shipping Center as a seller, which makes things slightly harder to ship out. It's fine if you trust the guy on the other end, but if it's someone you don't know... buyer beware!

Good to know. Thanks.

[Will_318i]

I agree, just include the paypal fee in your original price posted. I hate getting nickel and dimed after the fact.

Exactly... That's why I posted this question...

[z31maniac]

Or send an "E-Check" through Paypal, takes a few days to clear (like a real check) but you don't lose the 3%.

[AC Nico]

FYI, "Send as Gift" = no 3.5% charge.

thats not possible for me in Germany :(

[e30e]

I agree, just include the paypal fee in your original price posted. I hate getting nickel and dimed after the fact.

That's why a lot of times, I go to actual store rather buy online after you have been nickeled and dimed you save what a whopping 5% and have to wait for shipping.

[shiftbmw]

Price * .03 + shipping = Price paid by customer, its not hard to jack up a price by 3% and then post it up for sale.

Should probably check that equation. You'd be selling pretty cheap :-) Get what you meant though.