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[auntiemeesh]

Grrr! When did using PayPal become so complicated?

I used to have an account with Paypal, several years ago, but I've since moved and don't remember my password, etc. I didn't realize this was going to be a problem. The last time I used Paypal, I simply created an account and was off.

So, I was on ebay this afternoon, searching for a Pippin to come keep Merry company. I found a lovely little speciman, clicked on buy, and then saw that the seller only accepts PayPal, checks and money orders. No problem, I naively think to myself. I click on the PayPal button, go through the rigamarole of starting an account, and run into the proverbial brick wall. They won't let me send money until I give them my bank account information and then I have to wait 2-3 business days, call the bank, get some info from them which has to be entered into my account before I can actually use it.

So instead of paying for Pippin today and getting him maybe the end of the week or the beginning of next week, I'll have to wait until probably Wednesday at the earliest, call the bank to get the information I need, and then finish verifying my account before I can actually pay for my purchase. I hope I haven't just been scammed. :(

I knew there was a reason I didn't shop on ebay, and now I know what it is. It's a pain in the ass! And on top of that, it turns out that I don't have a 'pissed off' icon of any sort. I need to get myself one of those.

Comments

[shirebound]

That's very strange! I never gave Paypal any bank information, just my credit card number. They don't take money from my bank account, but a payment shows up on my credit card bill.

[auntiemeesh.livejournal.com]

I wonder if it's because I'm using a debit card instead of a real credit card. When I tried to pay, I got the message that I had insufficient funds in my send account to cover the cost (because I have no funds in any send account). Oh well, it will work out eventually. I just have to remember to call the bank on Wednesday.

[lil-banik-slave.livejournal.com]

It sounds a little fishy, asking for all of your bank details. Of course I could just be being paranoid.

[i-o-r-h-a-e-l.livejournal.com]

Never mind if it's complicated. Indonesia is not even listed in the list of the countries. Hhh.

[auntiemeesh.livejournal.com]

Does that mean you can't use PayPal?

[i-o-r-h-a-e-l.livejournal.com]

No. That's why I can't pay for the LJ even if I want to. :(