[Leica] *Bay & Paypal

[glehrer at san.rr.com (Jerry Lehrer)]

Robert,

Yes it happened to me twice.  I was high bidder both times but, since I 
am not a paypalist, the sellers
refused to go through with the deal.  Oh well, their loss.

Jerry


Robert Beaudoin wrote:
> Bonsoir,
>
>   Since *bay and Paypal are mentioned here every so often, I was wondering 
> if anybody (surely someone must) has an explanation for the following.  In 
> the last couple of days I was going to bid (and surely win) some items on 
> *Bay.  However the sellers flatly refused to accept a method of payment 
> other than Paypal.  My feedback is perfect.  Why would anyone actually tie 
> their hand with Paypal (who do not have the greatest of reputation 
> businesswise) and lose money?  Did this happen to anyone on this list?
>
>   Thanks,
>
>   Robert (Un chevalier sans blason)
>
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