How many of you using our marketplace are being asked to pay with unprotected forms of payment (i.e. Zelle, CashApp, PayPal Friends and Family, etc.)?

[~MD~Reefs~]

Anyone know why I’m not able to post onto the marketplace?

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

Anyone know why I’m not able to post onto the marketplace?

Wrong thread

 

[encrustingacro]

Wait, what are the accepted forms of payment then? Paypal? Credit card? Cash in person?

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

Wait, what are the accepted forms of payment then? Paypal? Credit card? Cash in person?

How many of you using our marketplace are being asked to pay with unprotected forms of payment (i.e. Zelle, CashApp, PayPal Friends and Family, etc.)?

We're seen more reports lately of sellers asking buyers to pay using unprotected forms of payment like Zelle, CashApp, PayPal Friends and Family, or Venmo (without Goods and Services protection). Has this happened to you? We want to be sure that everyone understands our rules regarding this...

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[1000rrstunna]

I’m so over PayPal. I’m not about to pay 3% for your safety then get taxed on goods I already paid tax on and selling for a loss. No one’s got time for that paper trail To prove otherwise. not too keen on the policy. People need to shop at their own risk Not be stupid and ask for phone numbers etc and vet the seller on big ticket items.

 

[Reef-_-Noob]

I’m so over PayPal. I’m not about to pay 3% for your safety then get taxed on goods I already paid tax on and selling for a loss. No one’s got time for that paper trail To prove otherwise. not too keen on the policy. People need to shop at their own risk Not be stupid and ask for phone numbers etc and vet the seller on big ticket items.

Something a scammer would say

 

[1000rrstunna]

Something a scammer would say

Yeahhhh check my feedback oh and I’m a 10 year member with multiple posts and build threads.

 

[Reef-_-Noob]

Yeahhhh check my feedback oh and I’m a 10 year member with multiple posts and build threads.

O my bad didn't mean to offend

 

[Daniel@R2R]

Anyone know why I’m not able to post onto the marketplace?

Hi! You have full ability to post in the marketplace. PM me with what issues you're having, and I'll do my best to help.

 

[Cell]

I’m so over PayPal. I’m not about to pay 3% for your safety then get taxed on goods I already paid tax on and selling for a loss. No one’s got time for that paper trail To prove otherwise. not too keen on the policy. People need to shop at their own risk Not be stupid and ask for phone numbers etc and vet the seller on big ticket items.

You think asking for a phone # is going to prevent fraud?

 

[Daniel@R2R]

Wait, what are the accepted forms of payment then? Paypal? Credit card? Cash in person?

In-person transactions can use anything agreed upon by buyer and seller. Shipped sales must use payment forms that offer buyer protection (i.e. PayPal and Venmo goods and services options).

 

[Daniel@R2R]

I’m so over PayPal. I’m not about to pay 3% for your safety then get taxed on goods I already paid tax on and selling for a loss. No one’s got time for that paper trail To prove otherwise. not too keen on the policy. People need to shop at their own risk Not be stupid and ask for phone numbers etc and vet the seller on big ticket items.

FWIW, you are welcome to use any methods you choose for in-person transactions. These rules do apply to all shipped items. We understand it is viewed as inconvenient by some, but due to issues with scams, we must insist on this policy for all selling that occurs on our platform.

 

[encrustingacro]

In-person transactions can use anything agreed upon by buyer and seller. Shipped sales must use payment forms that offer buyer protection (i.e. PayPal and Venmo goods and services options).

I see. Thanks!

 

[Phlynamjax]

Does this apply to vendors as well who sells on the forum?

 

[Reef-_-Noob]

Not really sure how 3% eats into profits and paying tax that is required , should talk to an accountant especially if you doing so many sales. As a potential customer I would spend my money else where if a business did not care about my protection. Too many red flags

 

[buruskeee]

Not really sure how 3% eats into profits and paying tax that is required , should talk to an accountant especially if you doing so many sales. As a potential customer I would spend my money else where if a business did not care about my protection. Too many red flags

To break it down - if you bought equipment for $1,000, 2 years later decided to sell it for $600, should you pay income tax on that $600 as it’s seen as pure profit if you don’t have original receipts of the original $1,000 purchase?

 

[Reef-_-Noob]

To break it down would I pay $600 with no buyer protection to somebody on the internet... nope

 

[Reef-_-Noob]

If R2R does not moderate it becomes a complete scam fest. I applaud them for taking a stand

 

[buruskeee]

To break it down would I pay $600 with no buyer protection to somebody on the internet... nope

And that’s your right to not want to purchase. It takes two to tango. Not sure what’s so hard about this.

 

[Reef-_-Noob]

Yea bro it's simple never send a zelle to someone you don't know. Literally tells tells you everytime you open zelle