Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/01/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I really doubt that Paypal would come down on the sender's side. Much more likely is that they would send you to the carrier you used and tell you that you have to file a claim with them. I find it hard to imagine that a company like Paypal would be prepared to assume liability for a mishap in another company's system (USPS, UPS, Fedex etc.). Nathan Nathan Wajsman Alicante, Spain http://www.frozenlight.eu http://www.greatpix.eu http://www.nathanfoto.com Books: http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/search?search=wajsman&x=0&y=0 PICTURE OF THE WEEK: http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws Blog: http://www.fotocycle.dk/blog On Jan 12, 2009, at 7:31 AM, A. Lal wrote: > I expect they should, but I do not want to be the test case!! > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert Meier" <robertmeier@usjet.net > > > To: "Leica Users Group" <lug@leica-users.org> > Sent: Sunday, 11 January, 2009 11:16 AM > Subject: Re: [Leica] Paypal and Postal Insurance Question > > >> I 'm pretty sure that with that proof, Paypal would come down on >> your side. >> On Jan 11, 2009, at 12:57 AM, A. Lal wrote: >>> Nathan, >>> >>> I am certain paypal would not care if the goods were lost or >>> damaged by the shipper. >>> >>> The question I have is this: if the goods are lost, will paypal, >>> upon receiving the buyers complaint, charge back from my account >>> the amount that was paid, even though I have proof that the goods >>> were actually mailed and the buyer did not want insurance? >>> >>> Regards, >>> Akhil >>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Nathan Wajsman" >>> <photo@frozenlight.eu >>> > >>> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug@leica-users.org> >>> Sent: Sunday, 11 January, 2009 1:43 AM >>> Subject: Re: [Leica] Paypal and Postal Insurance Question >>> >>> >>>> Akhil, >>>> >>>> I think it should raise a red flag. You should not do business >>>> with someone if you have a strange feeling about it. >>>> >>>> And BTW, I am sure that Paypal would assume no responsibility >>>> for goods lost or damaged by a third party such as the Post >>>> Office. >>>> >>>> Cheers, >>>> Nathan >>>> >>>> Nathan Wajsman >>>> Alicante, Spain >>>> http://www.frozenlight.eu >>>> http://www.greatpix.eu >>>> http://www.nathanfoto.com >>>> >>>> Books: http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/search?search=wajsman&x=0&y=0 >>>> PICTURE OF THE WEEK: http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws >>>> Blog: http://www.fotocycle.dk/blog >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On Jan 11, 2009, at 7:05 AM, A. Lal wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hello Everyone, >>>>> >>>>> What is paypal's policy on refunds for shipments damaged or >>>>> lost in transit for which proof of mailing exists? >>>>> >>>>> Just to clarify, a prospective buyer of one of the lenses I >>>>> advertised, not a lugger, thought that 16 odd dollars was too >>>>> much money to ship a lens across the country, even if it >>>>> included signature confirmation, insurance, and first-class >>>>> postage with plenty of padding in the box. He wants to save a >>>>> few pennies (no, I don't know why) and wants the lens shipped >>>>> without insurance. I have no problem with this as long as >>>>> paypal does not debit my account for a lens that goes missing >>>>> through no fault of my own. >>>>> >>>>> If this were an old fashioned transaction via cheque or money >>>>> order I would go ahead, but with paypal involved, I believe it >>>>> is best to be cautious and seek advice from this group. >>>>> >>>>> Comments are appreciated. >>>>> >>>>> BTW, in many years of buying and selling on the web, this is >>>>> the first time a buyer has actually requested a no-insurance >>>>> shipment in order to save a few dollars. Perhaps this should >>>>> raise a red flag? Of course, I can just cover the cost of >>>>> insurance myself, but the whole thing sounded a bit strange. >>>>> >>>>> Regards, >>>>> Akhil >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> Leica Users Group. >>>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more >>>>> information >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Leica Users Group. >>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more >>>> information >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Leica Users Group. >>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information