Someone said.
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>Paypal sucks.
I don't think so. Other things do though!
>Sky Image is a merchant, so they hold funds on our behalf. Last year,
>they froze our acct with about $3000 bucks in it, for an "internal"
>audit. No explanation, no telephone number to call. They wanted me to FAX
>our bank statements for 2 years + PGE and + Drivers License. After 30
>days, they unfroze the funds, with no apology. Nothing.
I would not be a merchant there. But I use PayPal for lots of astronomy
type business stuff, and it works great. As others have said, do not keep
any appreciable amounts there... I transfer funds immediately upon receipt
to keep the lowest possible balance. In fact, I take PayPal for the SSP
registrations, and will likely do so for the catered dinners at this year's
CalStar (there, now this is an astronomy thread!).
>If you feel good about PayPal, just try to find a telephone number to call
>on their site.
I found it easily once I was logged in. Go to Help, then Contact Us, then
there is a "Phone" section with a click to their "Service Center" where you
can find their tool-free number.
>Maybe good for Payers, but not Payees.
Again, depends on your relationship. I don't want them holding any of my
funds. And if they do, it will be only one afternoon's worth.
>Beware, NEVER leave a balance with these jerks. They are an unregulated bank.
Good advice.
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Mark Wagner
<http://www.observers.org/>TAC: Where Dark
Matters