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Old 10-01-2009, 11:08 AM
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I just thought I would make this a little more public. Please delete if it is against any rules.

I recently became aware of the ability to send payment as a gift in paypal. This enables the seller to avoid the fees associated with the transaction.

I know that paypal is used extensively by this site and it could save some people a little coin.

Whether or not this is morally right/wrong will be left up to each individual who uses the service.
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Old 10-01-2009, 11:13 AM
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u haev to have it tied to a bank acct, not a cc.
if its a cc they will charge u still.
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Old 10-01-2009, 11:29 AM
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I meant to put this in BS section, sorry people
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Old 10-01-2009, 11:36 AM
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How are you going to dispute a gift transaction?
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Old 10-01-2009, 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by djp0623
I meant to put this in BS section, sorry people
And thusly it is moved.
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Old 10-01-2009, 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted by ARTech
How are you going to dispute a gift transaction?
Good, this is the type of information that I was wondering about. Typically there is no free lunch.

Gifting money means you are helping the seller by reducing their cost, and removing any ability you have to get money back if deal goes sour.
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It doesn't seem worth the risk. Please paypal me $10 for this response.

Thanks
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https://cms.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/?&...end_money_fees
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so yeah its free otherwise there is a 3% tax/fee...
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