Comments on: Is there a Cheaper Alternative to PayPal?

By: Craig Ford

Craig Ford — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:10:32 +0000

Agreed.

By: Ana Stin

Ana Stin — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:32:11 +0000

It’s a real problem for lower valued sales. I sell patterns for 95cents and lose nearly half in fees!

By: Carole

Carole — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 15:49:29 +0000

I had the same experience with PayPal/eBay last week. This was the first and the last time I use their services! It’s a real rip-off!
I’ve managed avoiding PayPal for years but then I created eBay and PayPal accounts just to sell one single item and what I’ve got? Stress and charges charges charges.
I don’t let my son to create an own PayPal account for his online-games and give him Paysafecard vouchers instead so that we have an overview on his expenses. But eBay won’t allow users to purchase with prepaid cards because they own PayPal.

By: anish

anish — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 11:09:12 +0000

Yes. there are so many cheaper alternatives of paypal.One of them is E-junkie which does not impose any transfer fees.Also E-junkie offers more services similar to other alternatives.Yo can check this by refering the website http://paypalalternatives.in/payment-gateways/e-junkie.com

By: Frank

Frank — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 23:24:11 +0000

Thanks for the advice! Love the eBay Cost Calculator tool!

By: Sandy @ yesiamcheap

Sandy @ yesiamcheap — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 02:08:19 +0000

I went through this before as well and yep, PayPal is in line with industry standards. In fact the industry often takes your credit score into effect when determining your the rate that they will charge you which makes no sense to me since they are not extending you credit. PayPal charges everyone the same rate. Kind of sucks that eBay gets you three ways though. I just raise my prices accordingly. Do a google search for eBay cost calculator and click on the first one that comes up. it’s a GREAT tool.

By: Financial Samurai

Financial Samurai — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 02:02:55 +0000

Thanks for this. Seems like PP is the way to go still. I guess I can ask for a BIGGER lump sum, for lower fees. Interesting. thnx!

Pls check the forums now for AC#5. Thnx!

By: Cheyenne Marie

Cheyenne Marie — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 07:51:27 +0000

Since paypal fees are so high and costumer service is poor I recommend being able to accept credit card payments yourself by opening your own merchant account, you can go to http://www.merchantisland.com it’s fast and easy to apply. I did it and got approved quickly and it was free! I was what they considered to be high risk because of my low credit score. I was amazed at how fast and easy I was able to get started. My business has taken off since I started accepting credit cards. Hope this helps. Good luck!

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