topic Re: EBay security in Community Chat

EBay security

Tyak — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 22:20:02 GMT

I have never bought anything on ebay and I see something I'm interested in....how secure would you feel giving a seller your credit card info? I don't want to do paypal.

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deepwaterdotter — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 22:28:47 GMT

I use PayPal because I am uncomfortable giving out my credit card info. I've always had good service and secure transactions using PayPal. Good luck with whatever you choose to use.

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esmeraldagooch — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 22:30:03 GMT

I don't believe you can do business like that. Sign up with paypal and you have a safety net if the seller is a crook.

Paypal will take money out of a checking account or charge to your cc. I choose the latter.

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VioletEyes — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 22:30:52 GMT

I feel more secure using PayPal and I have noticed most of the vendors I do repeat business with will only take PayPal....

If I am correct, I think PayPal is owned by Ebay and if a problem has ever arisen, Paypal are excellent to deal with..

Good luck and I hope you enjoy your purchase.

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Plaid Pants2 — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 22:34:05 GMT

I've been buying stuff on E-bay for years, and have always used Pay Pal, and I have never had a problem.

There is nothing to be scared of.

I think it's interesting that you don't feel comfortable with Pay Pal having your financial info, but you'll give it to a complete stranger?

If that's the case, can I have your credit card info?

I won't mis-use it, I promise.

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scotttie — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 22:39:57 GMT

I always use PayPal.

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Tyak — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 22:47:32 GMT

On 3/24/2015 Plaid Pants said:
I've been buying stuff on E-bay for years, and have always used Pay Pal, and I have never had a problem.

There is nothing to be scared of.

I think it's interesting that you don't feel comfortable with Pay Pal having your financial info, but you'll give it to a complete stranger?

If that's the case, can I have your credit card info?

I won't mis-use it, I promise.

If I felt comfortable giving cc info to a stranger, I wouldn't have started a thread about it, PP.

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melfie — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 22:51:42 GMT

I would never give a seller on ebay my cc info. Never. If they wanted to wait for me to mail them a personal check that would be okay too.

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Tyak — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 23:02:22 GMT

Looks like I'll do paypal if I want this item. Thanks for the replies.

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Angry Bird — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 23:02:55 GMT

Ebay buyers can only use PayPal as a means of payment is my understanding...

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GCR18 — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 00:06:56 GMT

I've used PayPal for at least twelve years and have never had an issue. I don't think I'd feel comfortable giving a seller my card number.

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shamalamadingdong4 — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 00:19:32 GMT

I sell on eBay, have for years, and have never had anyone give me a cc number. In the past, I've received checks and money orders, but now, buyers only use PayPal. It's safer for the buyer and the seller.

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abbeythe 8th — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 00:20:59 GMT

I would never not use PayPal on eBay.

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Kachina624 — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 00:53:12 GMT

I not only use Paypal on eBay, I use everywhere I can. I'd much rather have my credit card listed in one rather than multiple places. Paypal saved my hide last year when I made a purchase from a scammer in Hong Kong. They got my money back for me. I've used it for about 10 years with no problems.

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Shelbelle — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 14:18:47 GMT

PayPal is the only way to go, most sellers only take PP. Works for me!! My ebay PP payments are deducted right from my checking acct.

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misspammie — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 15:38:53 GMT

as for security, can anyone help me with this? Yesterday got a pkg. Had had emails saying Amazon pkg. was delivered. (could NOT find pkg. I'd ordered on Amazon on line). Pkg. came, with Amazon Prime tape on it. It was actually from an ebay seller. Has this happened to anyone else? just wondering. don''t want them to get in trouble,,,,just doesn't 'mesh'.

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sgraham30 — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 15:50:59 GMT

I always use Paypal as well. I started after a seller sent my daughter an item that looked nothing like what the seller was selling. I had used my debit card to pay for the order. I tried to resolve the situation with the seller first. They refused to even respond to my e-mails. I finally filed an item not as described complaint with an eBay. I eventually got my money back but not without one heck of a fight with the seller.

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kittymomNC — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 17:15:39 GMT

On 3/25/2015 misspammie said:
as for security, can anyone help me with this? Yesterday got a pkg. Had had emails saying Amazon pkg. was delivered. (could NOT find pkg. I'd ordered on Amazon on line). Pkg. came, with Amazon Prime tape on it. It was actually from an ebay seller. Has this happened to anyone else? just wondering. don''t want them to get in trouble,,,,just doesn't 'mesh'.

I've only purchased a few things from Amazon, but I have noticed when I'm looking for a particular product, that they are available from many different sellers, including eBay sellers. If you buy it through Amazon, you're not necessarily buying it FROM them.

As far as PayPal, I would much rather use that whenever it is available, even from sellers other than on eBay... that way, I don't have to give my credit card information to anyone else. I don't want to give that info to anyone unless I have no other choice.

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misspammie — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 22:51:19 GMT

thanks, Kitty. I seldom buy from Amazon and don't know my way around there, so wasn't sure if somehow I got inducted to their Prime. All is well tho. thanks for your reply.

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dooBdoo — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 22:56:33 GMT

I agree with the others -- PayPal is the way to go, in my opinion. Our credit cards do offer protection in case of problems, but PayPal acts as a buffer, doesn't give a stranger our card info, and is another layer of protection if a problem crops up. I've purchased on eBay using PayPal for over 10 years and I'm a very happy camper.

btw: PayPal and eBay announced last year that they were splitting into 2 separate companies... not sure if that has taken effect yet, though.