PayPal Complaint - Never had a selling problem, paypal decides to start holding my funds. - online payment company

Posted by madconsumer on 2011-01-29:

many people have said the same thing.

do you do enough commerce to have your own site? also, godaddy has a commerce page sort of like ebay. then there is 'craigslist' if you dare.

Posted by ript on 2011-01-29:

mad, you took the words right out of my mouth.

Posted by Prince-Caesar on 2011-01-29:

eh, I dont sell that regularly to create a site like that. I sell things I dont want that I think are worth some money. Ive used craigslist a few times, for large things, like cars or appliances that you generally would not purchase on ebay.

Posted by ript on 2011-01-29:

And then there's the local paper, and free community boards.

Posted by Prince-Caesar on 2011-01-29:

Since Ebay is great for buyers, and so many people use Ebay, I unfortunately have to use it. I try to incorporate fees into my auctions. One other problem I have with Ebay, is their maximum shipping charges. Ive sold some things on Ebay that has a maximum you can charge for shipping...which ends up cutting into my principle because shipping ends up costing a lot more than what their maximum shipping charge is.

Posted by Prince-Caesar on 2011-01-29:

local paper? I live in a small town. Theres no point in using services like that.

Posted by Ytropious on 2011-01-29:

I completely agree. I've been lucky, paypal never holds my funds. I don't think someone with a clean selling record should have to deal with that. They do that so buyers can decide they don't want an item for no reason at all and you have the money in the account to give back to them lickety split. Such BS.

Posted by momsey on 2011-01-29:

That happened to me, too. But if you receive positive feedback or you provide tracking info, I believe they'll release the funds earlier.

Posted by Wally86 on 2011-01-30:

hmmm they give me my money instantly wonder if it has to do with the feedback that you have.