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 '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