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Paypal buying experiences

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  • 03-02-2007 2:07am
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    Voodu Child
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,706 ✭✭✭


    Hi,
    Im thinking of buying something off off ebay in the states. Its reasonably expensive (over E500), but not protected by the paypal buyer protection.

    Anyway, presuming i pay through paypal, using my credit card, if I get scammed, what are the chances the credit card company will cover it (i believe its called a chargeback)? ie has anyone gone through the experience of a claim, or know anyone who has?

    EDIT - should be moved to online buying & auctions obviously. Apologies.


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    #2
    antoinolachtnai
    Registered Users Posts: 9,793 ✭✭✭antoinolachtnai


    I sell on paypal. I think you are probably reasonably secure. You can chargeback, or you can use paypal's internal process (which you should do first). Maybe I am wrong about this; you should check with paypal.

    That said, if you think you are not reasonably sure that the seller is legit, you should not do the deal.


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    Ruu_Old
    Closed Accounts Posts: 36,634 ✭✭✭✭Ruu_Old


    As mentioned, check the feedback and length of time the seller has been operating. Check their last few items sold for anything suspicious. If it turns out to be a scam, you can start the process with eBay until you are satisfied with the outcome.
    Remember you will probably be paying customs duty when it arrives in Ireland from the US.


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