I can go along with your idea. There really are NO guarantees. Even with
pay pal - I've "heard" of people getting burned. If one uses a credit card,
I suppose they could cancel the payment once they know you've sent the
item - then make some lame excuse they never received it, as often, some
packages are left on porches, etc without a signature to prove they were
accepted OR sent to fictitious addresses. Yes, there is insurance, but it
too can make for a pain in the ass to collect! OR something. SHREWD people
have a multitude of ways to screw other people and the system. It would be
grand if all those who ripped people off could be shot at sunrise, BUT.....
we know that won't happen. Regardless what you do, you have to err on the
side of caution. So far, "I" have been fortunate with Postal MOs and Pay
pal. And all my sales have gone out either the same day or the next business
day. IF there is any delay, I keep the party informed. I'd have to say, most
of those who screw people are not in business. Those in business, wouldn't
do that IF they intend to remain in business. And those who DO screw people,
usually close up shop with in a short time. It's a matter of reputation. I
value mine and "I" can't afford to "screw" anyone for just that reason. And
anyone who has dealt with me can vouch for it. I don't make deals, then
forget them. I keep a line open until the deal is concluded, even to make
sure the item was received. I don't depend just on tracking. I check to be
sure it arrived safely, which my packing has yet to fail. You don't find
that personal touch with most. I keep a "mom and pop" shop approach. Service
is lost today for the most part. "I try to keep it alive, at least so far as
"I" am concerned with this business.

Lou


"Barry" wrote in message
...
Postal money orders are OK BUT there are no guarantees that you will get
your
item
if you sell on a newsgroup. Been there done that. Got burned for $140. I
have
a friend who is a postal inspector
and says for a few hundred dollars it's not worth their time to prosecute.
A
postal money sounds like it's the best because of the protection.Well,
that's
wrong. Unless it is a LARGE amount.
Paypal is wonderful. NO WAY can a payment be stopped after it is sent.
UNLESS,

If he sent an e-check to the PAYPAL account and she shipped before it was
cleared, He could cancel it before it was cleared. You are supposed to
wait
until it clears before shipping! I myself once paid someone via paypal
and
made a mistake
with the amount, by a LARGE amount. I called paypal and they said there
is
nothing they can do at this point.
The return must come from guy who received the money from me. I e-mailed
that
guy and he sent
me the difference via paypal the same day.
Just my .02 cents with experience in postal money orders and Paypal.
Good luck!!!!!!!!!!

Lou wrote:

As do I! I have accepted Pay Pal a couple of times, but for the most
part,
it is Postal MO only!

Lou

"Keith" wrote in message
...
On Mon, 05 Jul 2004 23:57:13 GMT, "Lou"
wrote:

You can't blame E-Bay - least not
entirely, though the system could be made a bit better. But then
again,
it's
no worse there,

When I sell something on eBay it is USPS money order only. Upon
receipt
take
it to the USPS, cash it and once I have the money in my hand I ship
the
item
with a delivery confirmation to the buyer.




--
Best Regards,
Keith
http://kilowatt-radio.org/ NW Oregon Radio Page